Best Weekly Food Freebies and Deals for the Week of August 5th to August 11th

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Free Whoppers. 75-cent burgers. BOGO sandwiches. If you're trying to save money on food this week, you're in the right place. We rounded up the best limited-time fast food deals happening across the country, and yes, some of them really are completely free. And if you're using Step Black, you could be stacking these offers with elevated cashback from your favorite stores.

Let’s get into it:

1. A&W – Free Root Beer Float (Wednesday, August 6th)

Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with a free small root beer float at participating A&W locations from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. No purchase is necessary. You can find more info about the event here.

2. Whataburger – 75-Cent Whataburgers (Friday, August 8th)

In honor of its 75th birthday, Whataburger is offering Rewards members the classic No. 1 burger for just 75 cents. The deal is available from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through the Whataburger app or website.

3. Shake Shack – Free Chicken Shack Sandwich (Sunday, August 10th)

Spend $10 or more and use code CHICKENSUNDAY at checkout to get a free Chicken Shack sandwich. The offer is valid in-store via kiosk, on the Shake Shack website, or in the app every Sunday this month.

4. Krispy Kreme – Free Donut When You Wear Crocs (Saturday, August 9th)

Walk into any Krispy Kreme this Saturday wearing a pair of Crocs and receive one Original Glazed donut for free. No purchase is required. Learn more about the Crocs promo on their site.

5. Burger King – Free Whopper with $1+ Purchase (August 5th to 11th)

Royal Perks members who link their Walmart+ account can get one free Whopper per day this week with any purchase of $1 or more. To redeem, open the Burger King app and activate the offer under “My Code.” Details are available here.

6. Freddy’s – $1 Frozen Custard and More (August 8th to 10th)

Freddy’s is offering rotating daily deals in honor of National Frozen Custard Day. App users can expect $1 single-scoop sundaes and other offers. Just make sure you’re signed into the Freddy’s app.

7. Starbucks – BOGO Happy Hour (Thursday, August 7th)

Buy one handcrafted drink and get another free from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. this Thursday. Offers typically appear in the Starbucks app the day before, so check yours to confirm availability near you.

8. Jack in the Box – Two Free Tacos with Purchase (Tuesday, August 5th)

Jack Pack members get two free regular tacos with any purchase on Tuesdays. Simply place your order in the Jack app and the deal will automatically apply.

9. Sonic – Free Large Drink with $3+ Order (Friday, August 8th)

This Friday, Sonic is giving out a free large drink with any $3 purchase as part of their Live Free Fridays campaign. Open the Sonic app to redeem.

10. Panera – BOGO for $5 with Code BOGO5 (Now through August 29th)

Buy any sandwich, soup, salad, or mac and cheese and get a second one for $5 when you order online or in the app. Just enter code BOGO5 at checkout. Full details are listed here.

✅ Top 3 to Prioritize This Week

  • Free root beer float at A&W on Tuesday

  • 75-cent Whataburger on Friday

  • Free Chicken Shack sandwich at Shake Shack on Sunday

💸 Stack These Deals with Step Black

All of these offers help stretch your food budget, but if you’re using Step Black, you can earn elevated cashback at your favorite stores while you do it.

Check your apps, plan your meals, and don’t miss out—these deals won’t last.