11 Places To Score a Great Deal on National Fried Chicken Day

National Fried Chicken Day is July 6 and marks a foodie holiday dedicated to everyone's comfort food. And the good news? Many major chains and favorite restaurants offer exclusive deals, making it possible to celebrate the occasion while stretching your eating-out budget.

Whether you prefer spicy, classic, or extra-crunchy fried chicken, there's something for everyone. Here are 12 places you can find the best savings to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day this July.

Get ready to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day at White Castle. From July 4-6, the chain will be offering a buy one, get one free deal on their new Crispy Chicken Slider. All you have to do is use code CRISPY.

To celebrate National Fried Chicken Day, Church's Texas Chicken is giving rewards members a 2-piece Leg & Thigh for free when you make any purchase online, in app, or in-store with a valid QR code.

Last year, they also offered free delivery with a $25 minimum purchase placed online or in the app, and may do the same in 2025.

Loyalty members at Pollo Campero can enjoy a free fried chicken leg or thigh with any meal purchase at participating locations on July 6. If stopping by in-store, mention the discount when ordering. If you order on the app or online, sign in to your loyalty account to access the deal.

It's likely that Popeyes will celebrate National Fried Chicken Day the same way they did last year: by offering free six-piece wings with any purchase made on the website or app. This includes six different flavors ranging from Classic, Honey Lemon Pepper, Signature Hot, Honey BBQ, Sween 'N Spicy, and Roasted Garlic Parmesan. This deal would be available for takeout, delivery, or dine-in.

We predict that KFC will give a variety of discounts on favorite menu items, like half-off chicken sandwiches and 50-piece nugget buckets. Other deals will likely include 40% off a 12-piece bucket of chicken, free 10-piece chicken nuggets with an order of at least $10 on their website or app, and free two-piece meals with sides for rewards members.

Jack in the Box could be the perfect lunch or dinner option on National Fried Chicken Day. In 2024, the company offered free chicken sandwiches with a $1 minimum purchase in the app. Rewards members will likely also get a discount on 12 chicken wings — perfect for sharing.

We predict that this year, you'll be able to hit the drive-thru at Burger King for a free Royal Crispy Chicken sandwich with a purchase of at least $5. This deal is usually only available for Royal Perks loyalty members, so you'll want to sign up on the app.

Some Slim Chickens locations, like La Porte, Texas, celebrated National Fried Chicken Day in 2024 by offering their popular Chick's Meal for only $6.99. This was not valid through third-party delivery orders.

We predict the same deal will be available this year. The deal may vary by location, so so check with your local chain directly.

We're guessing that Jollibee will offer the same deal as last year — a free two-piece Chickenjoy when you buy a 10-piece Chickenjoy bucket with a valid a promo code.

This deal lasted from July 4 to July 10 in 2024, and the chain may do the same thing this year, which means even more savings to celebrate.

Krispy Krunch Chicken will likely celebrate on July 6 by offering their Your Choice Meal Deals for just $5.99. This includes the Krispy Krunchy Cajun chicken sandwich, the brand's signature bone-in chicken, or Cajun tenders, all served with potato wedges.

You'll be able to opt for pickup or delivery at participating locations.

Our prediction is that Cracker Barrel will celebrate on July 6 by offering a free Barrel Bite Bonus Reward to its members to use on a future visit when they place a pick-up order during the week of National Fried Chicken Day. You can sign up on their app to take advantage of the deal.

Don't forget to check with locally owned, family restaurants in your area on July 6. They may have their own National Fried Chicken Day deals advertised on their website or social media pages.

The good news is that you can save more money when eating out by checking out the best cash back credit cards. Every cent counts, and earning money back on purchases you'll make anyway is the best way to stretch your budget.