National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day 2024 is Saturday: Check out these deals and freebies

Fast-food chains offer discounts and free sandwiches to celebrate

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 4:00pm By The Woodlands Student Center Staff

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is here, and popular chains across the U.S. are offering deals and giveaways on their signature chicken sandwiches. Customers are flocking to Burger King, Popeyes, McDonald’s, Wingstop, Chick-fil-A, and more to grab a discounted or free fried chicken sandwich as restaurants celebrate this fan-favorite item.

Chicken sandwiches have become a fast-food staple in the U.S., with Americans consuming an estimated 3.5 billion each year, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores. In celebration of National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, restaurants are enticing customers with a variety of deals, many of which will continue through the weekend.

Burger King offering free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Burger King will be offering a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its reward members with a purchase of $5 or more.

A solo Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich at Burger King would typically cost around $6, according to Mashed. The sandwich comes on a potato bun and is topped with tomato, lettuce, and mayo, the food-related outlet added.

Popeyes is giving away free classic, spicy or ghost pepper chicken sandwiches

Popeyes will be giving customers a free classic, spicy or ghost pepper chicken sandwich with a $10 minimum purchase through its app for mobile order pick-up or delivery. This deal will continue through Sunday.

Chicken sandwiches at Popeyes are usually sold for around $6, according to Uber Eats.

McDonald's discounting McCrispy sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets

Until Dec. 2, McDonald's is discounting its McCrispy sandwiches to $2 and 10-piece Chicken McNuggets to $1.

A McCrispy sandwich would usually cost around $5.30, while a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets would be roughly $5.60, according to Mcdonald's Menu with Prices, an unofficial guide to McDonald’s menus, prices and nutrition information.

Wingstop offering free chicken sandwiches on app

Wingstop app users are able to snag a free chicken sandwich by making a purchase and entering the code FREESAMMY. The deal began on Thursday and will continue until Sunday.

Wingstop's chicken sandwiches cost around $6.89, according to Grubhub.

Chick-fil-A locations running a BOGO deal on its chicken sandwiches

Certain Chick-fil-A locations will be running a BOGO deal on its chicken sandwiches. Both the chain's regular and spicy chicken sandwiches are included in these promotions.

Customers should check with their local restaurants to see if they have the deal, but there is not a standard deal in any specific markets or nationwide, a Chick-fil-A spokesperson told USA TODAY in an email on Friday.

One chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A would typically cost around $5, the chain's app shows.

Jack in the Box offering free Cluck Sandwich with $1 purchase

Jack in the Box is giving customers a free Cluck Sandwich when they make a $1 minimum purchase.

A Cluck Sandwich usually costs around $6.29, according to Jack in the Box's website.

Shake Shack giving away free Chicken Shack with $10 purchase

Shake Shack will be giving away a free Chicken Shack with a minimum purchase of $10. To snag the deal, customers will have the order on the app and use the code CHICKENSUNDAY.

A Chicken Shack usually costs around $9.59, according to Grubhub.

Buffalo Wild Wings Pick 6 to include classic chicken sandwich

Buffalo Wild Wings’ Pick 6 for $19.99 includes two sides, two fountain drinks and two entrees, which the chain said can include its classic chicken sandwich.

"A Classic Chicken Sandwich perfect for celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on Saturday, Nov. 9," a spokesperson for the chain said in a news release.