Restaurant Franchises Celebrate Independence Day with Discounts and Special Menu Items
Updated July 3, 2025
Americans are preparing for the hottest holiday of the summer: Independence Day! This year, with the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, the holiday will be even bigger, giving Americans a long weekend for flag waving, parades, fireworks, barbecues and taking the party on the road. In fact, a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel over the Fourth of July weekend – a detail not lost on this country’s fast-food and fast-casual restaurant franchisors who are preparing for increased traffic and sales by offering great discounts and limited-time offers, as well as patriotic-themed menu items.
Read on for a compilation of the best restaurant deals for the Fourth of July.
Fourth of July 2025: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials
Carvel
From July 4-6, Carvel fans can enjoy a Mother’s Mighty Dynamite Dinosaur Cookie topping on any soft serve or scooped ice cream in a cone or a cup. This deal is available at participating locations.
Del Taco
Del Taco is turning up the heat this Fourth of July with a free-day weekend celebration! From July 3–6, Del Yeah! Rewards members can enjoy a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal on Epic Burritos.
Denny’s
From July 3–6, guests at participating Denny’s locations can redeem $10 off to-go or pickup orders of $30 or more using code REDWHITEBERRY. Patriotic dishes for this Fourth of July treat include the Red, White, and Berry Everyday Value Slam (buttermilk blueberry pancakes topped with strawberries, cream cheese icing, and whipped cream; pictured above) and Choconana Everyday Value Slam (Hershey’s chocolate chip pancakes topped with banana slices and more chocolate chips). Both dishes are served with two eggs and a choice of two Applewood-smoked bacon strips or two sausage links.
Dog Haus
Dog Haus is celebrating America — and its food — on July 4 by offering quadruple loyalty rewards points on all orders. It wouldn’t be Independence Day without some of Americans’ favorite foods: hot dogs, sausages, burgers and fries!
Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s is helping fans ditch their grills for an Italian-styled feast this Fourth of July. Promotions include the $15.99 fresh-tossed family meal with code Fireworks25, and a BOGO fettuccine Alfredo (above) offer with code BOGOJULY25. These deals are available July 3-7 at participating locations.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is taking the stress out of feeding family and friends on the Fourth of July with hot, ready-to-serve, to-go meals, including family-style baby back ribs entrées, an array of sides and desserts. The brand’s buffet is open and fully stocked on Independence Day for those looking to dine out.
Houston TX Hot Chicken
Houston TX Hot Chicken is commemorating America’s 249th birthday by offering 20% off family bundles and catering packages. This deal is valid July 4-6.
Huey Magoo’s
Huey Magoo’s is kicking off the Independence Day weekend by offering guests a free electric blue lemonade with any $10 purchase on July 3.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is making the Fourth of July even more delicious with the Stars, Stripes & Sweetness collection. Highlights include the Freedom Ring Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white icing, with blue sprinkles and white stars, piped with red icing stripes; the USA Party Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut piped with white buttercreme frosting, sprinkled with USA party sprinkle blend and topped with a USA sugar piece; and Vanilla Cookies & Kreme Liberty Crunch Doughnut, an unglazed shell doughnut filled with vanilla Cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and topped with vanilla cookies, sprinkles and white icing drizzle. Additionally, guests who wear red, white and blue to participating Krispy Kreme locations can enjoy a free Original Glazed doughnut on July 4.
Krystal
From July 4-6, Krystal guests can enjoy a $12 Sackful or $15 Cheese Sackful featuring the brand’s signature square burgers – the perfect addition to any barbecue!
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
What’s the Fourth of July without a tasty cocktail? Lime Fresh Mexican Grill’s ‘Merica Margarita, which is layered with berry, classic lime and blue raspberry, is $10 during the entire month of July and just $7.04 on Independence Day. This offer is available for dine-in and takeout only.
McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Deli is rewarding its loyalty members this Fourth of July with $5 off online orders of $25 or more at participating locations.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering 10% off catering orders of $150 or more through July 31. This promotion is valid using code SUMMER10 at participating locations.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Mountain Mike’s is celebrating America’s independence with a patriotic deal: $10 off two large pizzas. This deal is valid July 2-4 with code SUMMER25.
Newk’s Eatery
Newk’s Eatery is bringing the fireworks this Fourth of July weekend with its $20 Family Meal Deal, which includes two pizzas and a salad for $20. This promotion runs July 5-6.
Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza is offering great discounts July 3-6, including $10 off any orders of $50 or more with code RTP704, and $7 off any large or extra-large pizza. These deals are available at participating locations for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats has a patriotic promotion through July 6: Buy any three adult-sized burritos and get the fourth free with promo code FREEDOM25. This promotion is valid for dine-in, takeout, online and in-app orders (excluding third-party delivery). Additionally, customers enjoy free delivery on orders of $35 or more placed through the Tijuana Flats Rewards app or website July 4-6. These offers are valid at participating locations.
