Get ready for finger-licking goodness! Monday, Nov. 9, is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, and restaurants are bringing out the deals.
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day celebrates one of the most iconic Southern comfort foods in sandwich form.
Fried chicken sandwiches are so popular they’ve even sparked a war. In 2019, fast-food chains across the country feuded on social media, competing to see who could make the best chicken sandwich after Popeyes released its first-ever chicken sandwich.
Popeyes may have opened the floodgates, but fried chicken sandwiches’ popularity would skyrocket for years. From 2019 to 2024, fried chicken sandwich consumption jumped 19% at American restaurants, while burger consumption dropped 3%, The Atlantic reported, citing industry analysis firm Circana.
Restaurants and fast-food chains across the United States, from Popeyes to Buffalo Wild Wings, are rolling out deals to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day this year.
Here’s where you can find deals on chicken sandwiches.
Free Chicken Sandwich at Popeyes
On Nov. 9, fans can receive a free chicken sandwich from Popeyes when they spend $10 or more at the fast-food location. Customers can pick between the Classic, Spicy, or Honey BBQ chicken sandwich.
The offer is available through the Popeyes app and Popeyes.com when customers place an in-store pickup order at a participating location.
$2 McCrispy Sandwich at McDonald’s
On Nov. 9, McDonald’s will also offer fans a deal for National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day.
Fans can purchase a regular or spicy McCrispy Sandwich for just $2 through the McDonald’s App. Orders through the app are available through pickup or the drive-thru. Participating locations may also offer McDelivery.
The app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.
Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards Members Get a Free Chicken Sandwich
Rewards members can get a free chicken sandwich with a minimum $10 purchase when they visit a participating location on Nov. 9.
The offer is available to rewards members. Visit Buffalo Wild Wings’ website to sign up.
$2 Chicken Sandwich at Whataburger
On Nov. 9, Whataburger Rewards Members can purchase the fast-food chain’s Signature Whataburger Sandwich or Spicy Chicken Sandwich for $2. The deal will only be available through the Whataburger app and website.
To become a rewards member, visit Whataburger’s website.
Other National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day Deals
- KFC- On Nov. 9, KFC Rewards members get a free chicken sandwich when they make a minimum $10 purchase through the KFC app or website at participating locations. To become a rewards member, visit KFC’s website.
- Krystal- Spend $5 in-store or online at participating locations and get a free Original or Spicy Chik.
- Arby’s- Purchase a Chicken Slider or Buffalo Chicken Slider for $1.99 at Arby’s locations across the country
- Jollibee- Rewards members can buy one Original or Spicy Chicken Sandwich and get another one for free. To become a rewards member, visit Jollibee’s website.
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