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The Best Memorial Day Weekend Fast Food Deals

Although summer doesn’t officially start until June, this Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. It’s over 95 degrees across much of the East Coast, college students are home from school, and high schools are in their final weeks. Not to mention, this weekend marks the opening of many pools for the summer, and many will be heading to the beach to take advantage of the hot weather.

With all that swimming and outdoor fun, people are bound to get hungry. A variety of fast food restaurants are offering deals on their food products this weekend, starting as early as Friday. Take advantage of these Memorial Day weekend fast food deals so you can share some cheap eats with friends and family this weekend.

7-Eleven

This classic convenience store is offering a $4 meal deal to its 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members at select Speedway and Stripes stores. The first deal is the $4 Breakfast Bundle, which includes any breakfast sandwich, crispy Waffle Tots, and an America-themed energy drink such as Summer Edition Red Bull, Electric Vibes Celsius, or Red White and Blue Razz Monster. For lunch, rewards members can also get $4 fresh wraps, such as the new Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap or the Caesar Wrap. Fan-favorite sandwiches, such as the Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwich and the Italian Sub, are also available for $4 this weekend. Finally, on Memorial Day only, customers can get $20 off an order of over $30 on 7NOW Delivery using the promo code MONDAY20. 

Shake Shack

Starting Monday, May 25, through the end of May, Shake Shack is offering a free ShackBurger when you make an online, in-app, or in-store kiosk purchase of over $10. Use the promo code FREEBURGER at checkout to unlock this deal. 

Subway

Subway rewards members get buy-one-get-one 50% off deals on footlong subs when they order online or in the app. This deal applies after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day long on Saturday and Sunday. 

Potbelly

Now through May 25, this sandwich shop is offering Perks members the chance to grab a free bag of chips, cookie, or fountain drink with the order of any entree. This deal is valid on all orders, both online and in-store. 

Wingstop

This Memorial Day, Wingstop is offering both classic and boneless wings for $1 each through its bundled offers. Ten wings costs $10, 20 wings is $20, and 30 is $30. Order on the app or website to take advantage of this deal. 

Applebee’s

This year, get an all-you-can-eat meal at Applebee’s for just $15.99. This deal is valid for dine-in only, and applies to wings, riblets, or shrimp meals.

Arby’s

From May 22 to 24, rewards members can enjoy a BOGO sandwich on in-store, drive-thru, and pickup orders. The deal includes all sandwiches except the French Dip Royale and the 1/4 pound BBQ sandwich.

Olive Garden

Want Italian for free to feed your festivities this weekend? This classic Italian kitchen is offering a free delivery deal during Memorial Day weekend when you enter promo code OGDELIVERS during online or in-app checkout. 

Gong Cha

This trendy Taiwanese bubble tea shop is offering a free topping with the purchase of any drink on Monday. Add that extra tapioca pearl, lychee jelly, or pudding topping without feeling guilty about the added price. 

Insomnia Cookies

For those looking for a sweet treat to top off their Memorial Day eats, get Classic Cookie’wiches, like the Double Dip Crunch, Summer Strawberry, and Eclair, for $7 each through May 31. Also, take advantage of Insomnia Cookies’ classic cookie deal, in which you can buy nine cookies and get three free when you order for pickup or delivery. 

Elena Parisi is a National Contributor at Spoon University.

Elena is a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Communication Studies and Anthropology. She currently writes and edits for The Vanderbilt Hustler, where she covers topics ranging from film to student businesses and most importantly, dining hall food reviews.

In her free time, Elena can be found dancing, watching another sitcom, or giving into her addiction to TikTok. She is still searching for an authentic taco spot in her college city. And don’t get her started on authentic Middle Eastern food.