10 Deals You Can Score to Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day

On July 24, Americans get to celebrate their favorite pastime: drive-thrus! It's a great excuse to celebrate the fast-food culture in the country and score some great deals on snacks and meals, keeping more cash in your wallet.

While some restaurants offer special deals for National Drive-Thru Day, there are plenty of other places that have some sweet summer deals going on that you can take advantage of anytime. Why not treat yourself to a tasty treat during the height of summer?

Here are 10 national fast-food chains offering deals on National Drive-Thru Day.

Del Taco is celebrating the holiday with an entire week of deals. From July 24 to 30, rewards members can receive 20% off any purchase (maximum discount of $10 per order). All you have to do is opt into Del Yeah! Rewards on your phone.

If you're craving a juicy burger or chicken sandwich, Jack in the Box has a special promotion just for National Drive-Thru Day. You can get a free Jr. Jumbo Jack or Jr. Chicken Sandwich with a $5 minimum order, so you can really celebrate the day in style.

This is a deal you can take advantage of any time of year. If you sign up to become a Taco Bell rewards member, you can score some amazing deals on food and drinks. When you first sign up, you can get a free Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, or Soft Taco.

If you love fried chicken, Popeyes has a fantastic summer promo for you. You can purchase a three-piece Signature Chicken for just $5 in July, a mouthwatering deal that is too good to pass up.

The beloved burger chain is pulling out all the stops this month for first-time rewards members. If you sign up for Carl's Jr. rewards, you can get a free Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Western Bacon Cheeseburger, or Famous Star. 

Taking a bite of a tasty burger or chicken sandwich is the ideal way to celebrate National Drive-Thru Day.

Dunkin' is likely to offer another great deal for National Drive-Thru Day like they've done previously, where rewards members can get 100 bonus points when they order ahead on the Dunkin' app. 

That is halfway towards a free beverage, so you and a friend can easily double up and get one on what promises to be another hot July.

The venerable doughnut maker is likely to give out more swag this year to celebrate the fast-food holiday. In previous years, Krispy Kreme gave away free prizes with every purchase. From hats to keychains, beanies, and water bottles, there could be a wide range of cool gear to collect.

If you love juicy meat on tasty buns, Arby's is the place to go this summer. The fast-food restaurant offers a great deal to those who sign up for Arby's rewards and opt in to receive text messages. Doing so will net you a free sandwich (some restrictions apply).

So when you're getting a craving for something juicy and meaty on National Drive-Thru Day, Arby's is a great idea.

BK is serving up tasty grilled meats all of July, which they're dubbing "National Grilling Month." You can expect plenty of deals on all sorts of menu items, from Whoppers to Grilled Chicken Sandwiches.

Plus, if you sign up for BK's rewards program, you can stack even more deals on top of each other.

DQ has some great rewards, just in time for summer. If you sign up for the DQ app, you can get one free small Blizzard.

Plus, once you download the app, you can start racking up rewards points and get in on all the monthly deals. Combine your free Blizzard with another item on this list, and you'll be in fast-food heaven on National Drive-Thru Day.

National Drive-Thru Day is more than just a fun excuse to hit your favorite fast-food spot — it's also a great time to cash in on limited-time freebies, discounts, and loyalty perks. Whether you're in the mood for burgers, tacos, donuts, or a frozen treat, these deals make it easy to treat yourself without overspending, so you can stretch your fast food budget.

Fun fact: National Drive-Thru Day was originally created by Jack in the Box in 2002 to highlight the convenience of ordering on the go.