Best Weekly Food Freebies and Deals for the Week of May 20th – May 26th
Hungry for freebies? This week, your favorite food chains are serving up free burgers, $1 breakfasts, and half-off shakes—and some deals are disappearing fast. Whether you're looking for lunch on a budget or grabbing a treat on the go, here are the 10 best national food deals to catch before they’re gone.
1. 🥇 Shake Shack – Free Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger (May 19th – May 25th)
As part of its National Burger Month series, Shake Shack is offering a free Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger with any $10+ order. Just use code BURGERMONTH when ordering in the app, online, or at a kiosk. This week’s burger deal runs through Saturday, May 25th only.
2. 🥈 The Habit – Free Chicken Club Sandwich (May 20th – May 23rd)
From May 20th through May 23rd, CharClub members will automatically get a reward for a free Chicken Club Sandwich with any $5+ purchase. No code needed—just check your account and redeem in-app or in-store. Join Habit’s rewards program if you haven’t already.
3. 🥉 Applebee’s – All-You-Can-Eat Tenders, Riblets, or Shrimp for $15.99
Dine in and load up: Applebee’s is offering endless boneless tenders, riblets, or Double Crunch Shrimp with bottomless fries for just $15.99. A solid dinner deal for anyone craving volume. Check out the full offer on their website.
4. 🍨 Zaxby’s – 50% Off All Handcrafted Shakes (Now – June 1st)
Zaxby’s brought back their popular milkshakes permanently—and they’re celebrating with half-off shakes through June 1st. Choose from classic flavors like Chocolate and Strawberry or go all in on the limited-time Birthday Cake shake. Find a Zaxby’s near you.
5. 🥪 Subway – Any Footlong for $6.99
The fan-favorite deal is back! Use code 699FL in the Subway app or website to score any Footlong for just $6.99—no menu restrictions. Offer valid through May 31st, so there’s still time to go back for seconds.
6. 🍩 Krispy Kreme – Free Pac-Dots with Dozen (Ends May 22nd)
To celebrate PAC-MAN’s 45th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving out a free 10-count of Original Glazed Dots when you buy any dozen doughnuts. Just use code DOTS when ordering in-shop or online. Ends Wednesday, May 22nd.
7. 🍗 Buffalo Wild Wings – All-You-Can-Eat Wings (Mon–Thu Only)
Grab unlimited boneless wings + fries for $19.99, or traditional wings + fries for $24.99, Monday through Thursday only. Dine-in at any participating location and mix & match from 26 sauces.
8. 🍪 Insomnia Cookies – Buy 9, Get 3 Free (Thru June 1st)
Through June 1st, get 3 classic cookies free when you buy 9 in the Insomnia Cookies app or site. No code required—just add them to your cart for pickup or delivery.
9. 🥤 Burger King – Free Frozen Strawberry Drink (Saturday, May 25th Only)
In honor of National Strawberry Month, Burger King is giving Royal Perks members a free Frozen Strawberry drink with any $1+ app or online order. This Saturday-only deal drops May 25th. More details here.
10. 🍳 Denny’s – BOGO $1 Grand Slam (Limited Time)
Through the Denny’s Rewards program, get a second Grand Slam breakfast for just $1 when you buy one at full price. Sign in and scan in-store to redeem. Learn more here.
✅ What to Prioritize This Week:
Shake Shack’s free Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger – Ends Saturday, May 25th
The Habit’s free Chicken Club – Only available May 20th–23rd
Krispy Kreme’s free Pac-Dots – Last day is Wednesday, May 22nd
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