These Fast-Food Franchises Honor Fallen Heroes with Freebies and Specials
Updated May 25, 2024
Memorial Day, commemorated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the heroism and sacrifices of our fallen military heroes. Formerly known as Decoration Day, this day of remembrance dates back to the 1860s following the Civil War. Newspaper reports show that some of the first Memorial Day commemorations were organized by enslaved people in 1865 in Charleston, S.C.
It wasn’t until May 1868 that the practice of using spring flowers to decorate the gravesites of men who died while serving in the Civil War officially began. Fast forward to today when ceremonies at Arlington and other national cemeteries around the country honor those who bravely served.
As a small token of their appreciation, fast-food franchises commemorate the national holiday by offering freebies and discounts to active duty and retired military personnel. Below is a compilation of some of the brands honoring America’s fallen heroes this Memorial Day 2024.
Memorial Day 2024 Restaurant Promos and Discounts
Daddy’s Chicken Shack
To honor veterans, active duty military, Gold Star families (families with a veteran who has passed), and U.S. Air Force Academy students, Daddy’s Chicken Shack is giving them a free chicken sandwich on Memorial Day 2024. All of the chicken franchise’s locations are participating.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
To spice up Memorial Day weekend, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is discounting its variety packs by $5 for guests who use code 5OFFPACKS. These variety packs include the Picnic Pack, Family Pack, XL Pack, BYB Wings & Ribs Party Pack, and BYB Original Party Pack.
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is showing active duty military members and veterans some appreciation this May 27 with a great deal. On Memorial Day, these heroes can get a free lunch buffet or little Joe pizza.
Krispy Kreme
With an estimated 38.4 million Americans expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, Krispy Kreme wants to make their road trips even more enjoyable. The doughnut franchise is offering a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $3.84 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. This “Doughnut Detour” deal is available May 24-27 at participating locations with a limit of two dozen per customer in-shop and a limit of one when ordering online using promo code ROADTRIP.
Krystal
Krystal is commemorating Memorial Day from May 24-28 with an exclusive online offer on its famous square burger combo “sackfuls.” Guests get an Original Sackful (OG) for $12 or a Cheese Sackful for only $15. Use code OG for the Original Sackful or CHEESY for the Cheese Sackful at checkout.
Pokeworks
Guests looking to enjoy poke this Memorial Day weekend can get a discount at Pokeworks. From May 25-27, they get $2 off a large entree with the code MEMDAY24. This deal is redeemable in stores and online.
Sizzler
On Memorial Day, participating Sizzler locations will be serving a limited-edition steak and unlimited shrimp entree. This meal features a 6-ounce tri-tip steak alongside an unlimited portion of golden-fried shrimp. Prices vary by location, starting at $21.49.
Twin Peaks
In honor of Memorial Day, the Twin Peaks franchise is discounting the meals of veterans and first responders by 20%. The deal is valid on May 27 only, and an ID is required.
