National French Fry Day

French fries first gained popularity during World War I when American soldiers ate fried potatoes when they arrived in Belgium. At the time, the Belgian army ...

Wendy's will be giving away free fries of any size to customers who are part of its loyalty program and place an order via its app on Wednesday, according to PR Newswire. National French Fry Day is July 13, which celebrates the slices of deep-fried potatoes that have become one of the world's favorite fast foods. McDonald's is offering customers who use its app and are part of the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program a free order of large fries on Wednesday with no purchase required, according to TODAY.

In honor of National French Fry Day, several fast food chains are offering up freebies and discounts for tater devotees across the country.

And on Friday, you can multiply your fries by getting a free medium fry with any size fry order made through the mobile app. Get a free order of fries or tater tots with any in-app purchase. Wendy's is stretching out National French Fry Day with freebies on offer through Friday. On Wednesday, score a free medium fry with any mobile order.

Burger King is offering free Chicken Fries with every $3 purchase. Customers can avail this offer on the BK app, website and at participating restaurants.

On Friday, you can get more fries by getting an order of medium fries for free with any size fry order made through the mobile app. The deal is valid for use once a week until Dec. 31. Hardee's is offering a free small natural cut fry if customers sign up for a Hardee's My Rewards account on the mobile app and order using the app.

French fries are a comfort food loved by Americans and people around the world. It's so well-liked that many countries claim to be its originator.

Belgian journalist Jo Gérard wrote an article claiming to have found an 18th-century family manuscript that states fries were created before 1680 in the Meuse valley, where people reportedly fried potatoes when waters froze over and prevented fishing. They are typically served hot with seasonings or condiments and can have a soft or crunchy consistency depending on the maker’s preference. 4. Fast food restaurants Checkers and Rally’s are petitioning the National Day Calendar to move National French Fry Day to the second Friday in July, so the "fry day" can always be celebrated on a Friday. 1. A "small" 71-gram serving of French fries contains about 222 calories, according to the USDA. Belgian-made French fries are known as "frites" and are a popular dish in the country. Here’s a brief look at the history of French fries in honor of National French Fry Day 2022.

Here's a look at the day dedicated to all things French fries, as well as some discounts and freebies available in the Chicago area for National French Fry.

This year, Burger King is giving away free French fries every week to customers who join its Royal Perks benefit program and buy anything else on the menu. Customers must order through the McDonald’s app. - Fri., July 15: Free medium fry with the purchase of any size fry via mobile order

In honor of National French Fry Day, several fast food chains around metro Phoenix are offering freebies and discounts. Here's when and where.

And on Friday, you can multiply your fries by getting a free medium fry with any size fry order made through the mobile app. Get a free order of fries or tater tots with any in-app purchase. Wendy's is stretching out National French Fry Day with freebies on offer through Friday. On Wednesday, score a free medium fry with any mobile order.