Free Fries: How To Celebrate National French Fry Day In VA, DC

VIRGINIA — Finally, a national holiday that honors the perfect blend of carbs, crunch and salt: French fries.

Wednesday is National French Fry Day, and fast food chains across Northern Virginia and DC are determined to get fries in the hands of everyone.

Americans on average eat an estimated 30 pounds of French fries per year, per person, according to National Today. Multiple surveys name McDonald’s as America’s most popular French fry, but many other chains will butter up fry-lovers with great deals on Wednesday.

Share with readers below in the comments about where you go to find your favorite fries — thin, curly, steak fries — whatever you prefer. Do you run a restaurant with particularly good fries or deals? You can post at the bottom of this story.

Meanwhile, here are some chains and eateries offering deals on Wednesday. But you can always shop local and let us know, in the comments, where to go.

French Fry Specials Offered On Wednesday

• Burger 21: On July 13, Burger 21 will be celebrating National French Fry Day by giving out a FREE side of fries when you place an order using the Patty Perks App.
• BurgerFi: If you aren’t a member of BurgerFi’s Reward Program yet, then be sure to sign up on Wednesday, July 13. New members can enjoy FREE fresh cut fries on their first visit to BurgerFi.
• Burger King: If you find yourself near a Burger King on National French Fry day, be sure to place an order through the BK App or online to get a large French fries or onion rings for only $1.
• Checkers: Checkers is trying to get the delicious food holiday changed to always be on a Fryday (Friday). The restaurant can’t do it alone and is asking customers to sign its petition. For your worthy signature, Checker’s is giving you an order of FREE fries. Plus, Reward App members can get an FREE XL Fry on July 13.
• Elevation Burger: On July 13 to July 19, Elevation Burger is giving customers one free order of French fries with any purchase from Grubhub when they place a delivery order.
• McDonald’s: Celebrate National French Fry Day at McDonald’s by redeeming $1 Large Fries deal in the McD app. This deal is valid to use once a week until December 31.
• Red Robin: Enjoy bottomless steak fries with any purchase of a burger and entree.