National Fried Chicken Day is July 6: Here's where to find free food deals, discounts
If fried chicken is your comfort food, mark Sunday, July 6, on your calendar. That's National Fried Chicken Day.
No one takes credit for deeming July 6 as the unofficial day devoted to fried chicken, according to the National Day Calendar site, but the dish is certainly deserving of celebration.
Fried chicken is one of the most-loved foods in the U.S. – along with hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, fried chicken ranks among the most popular entrée in The Most Popular American Dishes, YouGov's regularly updated online poll. Each earned 83% popularity among American adults; however, side dishes french fries (85%) and mashed potatoes (84%) did rate a small helping higher.
Chicken has also become the preferred meat dish in the U.S. as consumption of chicken is up about 34% from 77.4 pounds per person, on average, in the year 2000 to an estimated 103.7 pounds in 2025, according to the National Chicken Council. During that time, total red meat consumption (including beef, pork, mutton and lamb) declined about 7% from 120.2 pounds to 110.8 pounds.
There's more chicken celebrations to come with National Chicken Finger Day (July 27) and National Chicken Wing Day (July 29), but why wait? To celebrate, many fast-food spots and restaurants have deals and specials on fried chicken timed to July 6. Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for National Fried Chicken Day deals, too.
Burger King: National Fried Chicken Day free sandwich deal
Members of Burger King's Royal Perks loyalty program can get a free Royal Crispy Chicken sandwich on Sunday, July 6, with a purchase of $1 or more.
KFC free delivery deal and new limited-time merch
Want your National Fried Chicken Day meal delivered? There's no delivery charge on KFC.com and the KFC app from July 2 to July 6. Among your options: the recently launched KFC Fill Ups priced at $7 each; choose from Original Recipe Tenders, fried chicken (one piece or two pieces), or the Famous Bowl (chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn, cheese and gravy).Members of the KFC Rewards loyalty program can keep an eye out for additional digital rewards.And timed to National Fried Chicken Day, KFC and streetwear and lifestyle brand Market Studios are releasing a limited-edition line of KFC-related merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, shorts and more. The collection will be exclusively available at MarketStudios.com while supplies last.
More National Fried Chicken Day deals
- Birdcall: The Denver-founded chain, which has restaurants in three states, will be offering a $1 Original Chicken sandwich all day on Sunday, July 6, in store. (Use the promo code “ChickenDay”; limit one per guest.)
- Bojangles: For National Fried Chicken Day, and to celebrate the Charlotte, North Carolina-headquartered chain's 48th Birthday, Bojangles customers can get a free Bo’s Chicken Sandwich with a $5 minimum purchase, at participating locations July 6-11. (You need to have the Bojangles app and have a favorite location marked as one of the participating locations on the list.)
- Bonchon: Get $5 off any purchase of $15 or more from Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July, 6, when you order through the Bonchon app or Bonchon.com (use promo code GET5OFF at checkout).
- Buffalo Wild Wings: During the month of July, the wings restaurant chain has a deal not tied to National Fried Chicken Day, however, you can get endless rounds of two apps at a time for $9.99. Choices include: Fried Pickles, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Chips & Salsa, and Hatch Queso.
- Church’s Texas Chicken: Members of the Church's Real Rewards loyalty program can get a free 2-piece Leg & Thigh order with any purchase on July 6. Get the deal in the Church’s Texas Chicken mobile app, churchs.com or in-restaurant at participating restaurants after checking in with in-app QR code. (One per customer; not valid on catering or third-party delivery platforms.)
- Cracker Barrel: Members of the Cracker Barrel Rewards loyalty program will get Double Pegs when they dine-in or order takeout on CrackerBarrel.com and in the Cracker Barrel app on July 6. Can't wait until then? From Wednesday, July 2, to Saturday, July 5, you can buy one, get one 25% off on select fried chicken entrees and Family Meal Bundles when you order via third-party delivery services such as Uber Eats. Also July 2-5, Cracker Barrel Rewards members get 10% off on select Fried Chicken Entrees when they order online or through the Cracker Barrel app.
- El Pollo Loco: Members of the Loco Rewards loyalty program who buy any Chicken Meal or Family Chicken Meal on Sunday, July 6, get a free two-piece Leg & Thigh Meal with any purchase on their next visit (redeemable July 7-July 20).
- Jack in the Box: For National Fried Chicken Day, July 6, get a free Cluck Chicken Sandwich with a $5 minimum order.
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken: The Atlanta-headquartered quick-service restaurant chain has a $5.99 Your Choice meal deal – choices include six-piece Chicken Nuggets, Cajun Chicken Sandwich, three-piece Jumbo Tenders or three-piece chicken meal – and it's rewarding some social media followers with exclusive fried chicken fan packs including gift cards and merchandise. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tiktok and X.
- Kroger: Get an eight-piece order of Home Chef Fried Chicken for $5.99 when you use your free Kroger Plus loyalty card through July 8.
- Mountain Mike's Pizza: When you buy any pizza on July 6, get six wings for $4.99 or 12 wings for $8.99 (use code 6WING4 or 12WING8).
- Pollo Campero: Members of the Campero Rewards loyalty program get a free fried chicken leg or thigh with any meal purchase on July 6 at participating locations. (Offer cannot be combined with another deal; mention the discount when ordering in store or be signed into your loyalty account if ordering online or via the app.)
- Popeyes: Get a three-piece Signature Chicken meal for $5 and, through July 22, members of the Popeyes Rewards loyalty program can get a free six-piece order of Spicy Bone-In Wings with the purchase of any wings order.
- Shake Shack: Starting July 6 (and subsequent Sundays in July), you can get a free Chicken Shack sandwich with any $10 purchase via the Shack App, online at shakeshack.com, or at an in-store kiosk (use promo code CHICKENSUNDAY; offer good pick-up or delivery or pick-up at participating locations).
- Tender Greens: Get a Free drink with purchase of a fried chicken plate, sandwich, or bowl with katsu.
This story has been updated with additional deals.
Mike Snider is a reporter on Paste BN’s Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com
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