Celebrated on July 10th, National French Fry Day brings a wave of crispy, golden giveaways from major fast‑food chains and burger joints nationwide — including right here in New Jersey. Fry lovers can score free fries, BOGO deals, and app‑exclusive offers at dozens of participating restaurants. Below is a complete breakdown of which chains are offering deals, how to redeem them, and where NJ residents can get their free fries.

🍟 Major Chains Participating (Nationwide & NJ Locations)

Arby’s

• Deal: XL fries for $1.99 with a $5 minimum purchase for Rewards members (through July 12).
• Where: All participating NJ Arby’s locations.
• Website: https://www.arbys.com

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay

• Deal: Free signature fries with any burger purchase on July 10.
• Where: Select NJ mall locations (varies by year).
• Website: https://www.bobbysburgers.com

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

• Deal: Free fries with any medium or large sub purchase.
• Where: Participating NJ Capriotti’s locations.
• Website: https://www.capriottis.com

Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s

• Deal: Free large fries with a $1 minimum purchase via app or online.
• Where: Hardee’s locations closest to NJ (regional availability varies).
• Website: https://www.hardees.com

Checkers & Rally’s

• Deal: BOGO Famous Seasoned Fries (any size) July 10–12 + $1 Sauce Trio.
• Where: Multiple NJ Checkers locations including Toms River, Brick, Lakewood & Atlantic City.
• Website: https://www.checkers.com

Del Taco

• Deal: Free Regular Fries with a $3 minimum purchase (July 10–12).
• Where: Limited NJ presence; check nearest participating locations.
• Website: https://www.deltaco.com

Farmer Boys

• Deal: $1 Always Crispy Fries with a $5 minimum purchase.
• Where: Primarily West Coast; not available in NJ but included in national list.
• Website: https://www.farmerboys.com

Penn Station Sandwiches

• Deal: Free small Fresh‑Cut Fries with code FRYDAY26 and any sub/wrap/bowl purchase.
• Where: No NJ locations; national deal.
• Website: https://www.penn-station.com

Roti Modern Mediterranean

• Deal: Free seasoned fries with code FREEFRYFRIDAY and $2.95 minimum purchase.
• Where: Limited East Coast locations; check availability.
• Website: https://www.roti.com

Shake Shack

• Deal: Free classic fries with any sandwich purchase using code FRYDAY26 (July 10–15).
• Where: NJ locations include:
  • Toms River (Ocean County Mall)
  • Monmouth Mall
  • Jersey City
  • Paramus
• Website: https://www.shakeshack.com

Sheetz

• Deal: Free bag of fries for Rewards members with $10 purchase (July 10–16).
• Where: Sheetz locations in PA border regions near NJ.
• Website: https://www.sheetz.com

Wendy’s

• Deal: Free fries (any size) with $5 purchase via Wendy’s app on July 10.
• Where: All NJ Wendy’s locations.
• Website: https://www.wendys.com

Whataburger

• Deal: Free medium fries for Rewards members — no purchase necessary.
• Where: No NJ locations; national deal.
• Website: https://www.whataburger.com

🍔 Burger Joints Offering FREE Fries on July 10 (NJ‑Relevant)

Five Guys

• Deal: Free Little Fry with any entrée purchase using code FRYDAY26 (July 8–10).
• Where: All NJ Five Guys locations including Toms River, Brick, Howell, Freehold, and more.
• Website: https://www.fiveguys.com

BurgerFi

• Deal: Regular fries for $2.50 with code Fry250 (July 3–10).
• Where: NJ locations include Cherry Hill, Woodbridge, and others.
• Website: https://www.burgerfi.com

Burger 21

• Deal: Free fries with any burger purchase OR free fry after first purchase.
• Where: Limited NJ presence; check nearest location.
• Website: https://www.burger21.com

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard

• Deal: Free small Wild Fries or Crinkle Fries with any purchase.
• Where: Colorado only — included for completeness.
• Website: https://www.goodtimesburgers.com

⭐ Best Bets for NJ Residents (Most Accessible Deals)

If you’re in Toms River, Ocean County, or nearby, the easiest free fry deals to redeem locally are:

• Checkers – BOGO Famous Seasoned Fries
• Wendy’s – Free fries with $5 app purchase
• Shake Shack – Free fries with sandwich purchase (code FRYDAY26)
• Five Guys – Free Little Fry with entrée purchase
• BurgerFi – $2.50 fries with code Fry250

These chains have multiple NJ locations and confirmed participation.