Restaurants will be joining the Black Friday frenzy and here are the best holiday fast food deals to snag!
Black Friday is coming up, and we all know what that means. It’s the (unofficial) start of the Christmas shopping season! But there’s an even more important thing to focus on, at least for us. Say hello to Black Friday fast food deals! This year, they’re bigger and better. So whether you’re looking to fuel yourself for the biggest shopping event or you just want to fulfil your cravings through attractive discounts, we have listed here all the holiday offers you shouldn’t miss. You know how it goes…you shop for the best Black Friday deals on electronics, home goods, and more, you take a break, and you grab a bite and score savings at your favorite restaurants.
Black Friday Deals for Donuts, Wings, and More
Lots of Black Friday deals make good holiday gifts, and yes, including fast food deals! Restaurants have started promoting their gift cards, so you can gift the joy of eating great food. What’s more, you can also earn rewards or certificates for buying these gift cards. Among the holiday deals listed below also include free food items!
- Applebee’s: Receive a $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 in gift cards. Promo runs until January 5, 2025.
- Buffalo’s Cafe: Spend $25 on gift cards and you’ll get two $5 bonus certificates.
- Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: Get FREE chips and homemade queso—a perfect combination after hours shopping—when you join Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen e-club.
- Chili’s: For every $50 gift card you purchase, you’ll get $10 bonus eCard.
- Cinnabon: Planning to purchase Cinnabon gift cards on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? You can get two free $5 reward cards when you purchase $25 in gift cards online.
- Dunkin’: Members of Dunkin’ Rewards can enjoy Buy One, Get One Wake-Up Wraps with an in-app offer. Available from November 16 to December 2, 2024.
- Fazoli’s: Buy one Fettuccini Alfredo and get one for FREE. Use the code SHOP24 online.
- Godiva: Ahead of Black Friday, you can enjoy premium chocolate treats from Godiva. Stay tuned for bigger discounts as we near the event.
- Jamba Juice: Available now through December 2, Jamba Juice offers a $10 eReward to those who will purchase a $30 eGift Card.
- Jimmy John’s: Who doesn’t love a FREE sandwich on a Black Friday? Get yours from Jimmy John’s when you sign up with the Freaky Fast Rewards program and make your first order.
- Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses: On Black Friday, shoppers will get two $5 certificates for every $25 spent on gift cards. Promo available in-store only.
- Round Table Pizza: Craving pizza? Get a discount ranging from $10 to $20 off when you make a purchase worth $50 to $100. This Black Friday holiday deal is available all day long.
- Shipley Do-Nuts: On Black Friday, loyalty program members can get a coupon code for 20% off an online order. Visit the brand’s website to get the offer.
- Smashburger: Get $10 SmashCash when you buy a gift card worth $25. Promo runs through December 31. Meanwhile, the SmashCash is valid from November 28, 2025 to January 30, 2025.
- Native Grill & Wings: If you spend $50 on gift cards on Black Friday, you’ll get your own $25 gift card!
- White Castle: Get $5 off your first online order when you sign up for White Castle’s Craver Nation Rewards via the app.
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Best Black Friday Fast Food Deals You Can’t Miss
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant really said ’tis the season for holiday deals. According to the brand, patrons who will purchase their gift cards will receive an extra gift. On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can receive a $30 gift for every $100 spent on gift cards. This specific offer will be back again on December 24 and 25, so watch out! Also, through December 31, you can get a $10 gift for every $50 spent in gift cards.
Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s will also be celebrating Black Friday by offering a special deal from November 29 to December 2, 2024. When you buy $30 in gift cards from this brand (you actually should because their pretzels are great), you shall get two $5 rewards cards.
BBQ Guys
While not a restaurant, we figured it’ll be worth mentioning the exclusive Black Friday deals available at BBQ Guys, a trusted brand for grills and outdoor living products. Maybe you want to recreate some of your favorite burgers or enjoy your fast-food orders al-fresco style. In that case, you’ll love the unbeatable deals from BBQ Guys. For instance, you can get up to $5,000 off their select premium outdoor kitchen islands, $1,000 off their select fire pits, and $4,000 off their outdoor TVs. Find more details about these deals on BBQGuys.com.
Backyard Burgers
What’s a great snack to have after a long day of shopping? That’s right, a hot and juicy burger! Lucky you, Backyard Burgers will be offering a FREE Backyard Classic Burger this Black Friday. To score this fast food deal, simply sign up for their rewards program via email.
Baskin-Robbins
When you feel the need to cool down after your shopping spree, drop by Baskin-Robbins and get some frozen treat! During the Cyber weekend, you can get a $5 discount off your Baskin-Robbins order worth $15 or more. Just use the code CHILL when checking out online or when you order via the app.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is known for their customizable eGift Cards, which are great options if you want something flexible for holiday gifting. If you get a $100 CPK gift card from now until January 6, 2025, you’ll get a $25 promotional card that you can use from January 1 to February 6, 2025. And there’s another Black Friday offer…if you sign up for the CPK Rewards program, you can enjoy a free started on your next order. Talk about a generous holiday fast food deal!
Carvel
Looking to gift some ice cream? Consider Carvel when you go shopping from November 29 to December 2. You will receive $10 in rewards when you purchase $25 in gift cards. Take note, though, that this Black Friday deal is only available online.
Chipotle
For their Black Friday and holiday deals, Chipotle will be offering discounts on bowls and burritos, as well as a Buy One, Get One deal. Get a free entree when you order an entree of greater or equal value. You can redeem this offer once, via the Chipotle app or website, until December 31, 2024.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex
Chevy’s Fresh Mex is known for their Mexican food made with farm fresh ingredients and, of course, their iconic mesquite-fired flavor. Try dropping by after your Black Friday shopping, and join their Xperience Rewards program for some incredible deals. You’ll get free chips ang guac on your next visit and a free entree when your birthday rolls around!
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
The custard concrete and savory burger pairing sounds like a great snack after hours of online shopping, don’t you think? If you agree, you better head to Freddy’s app and order your favorites. With a $15 amount of purchase, you’ll be getting $5 off. This Black Friday deal is redeemable via the app, valid between November 29 to 31.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
If you have friends or family who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and award-winning jumbo wings at Hurricane Grill & Wings, time to blow them away with a gift card they can use at the restaurant. If you spend $25 on their gift cards, you can also receive two $5 bonus certificates.
IHOP
Over at IHOP, you can also get a $5 gift card for every $25 gift card that you purchase. This offer is available now through January 5, 2025. Unlike other fast food deals on this list, the reward and gift card can’t be used on the day you’ve purchased them.
la Madeleine
French restaurant chain la Madeleine has an exciting offer to its loyalty program members. From November 29 to December 2, members can get 30% off their entire purchase made via the app. Each customer can only claim the Black Friday offer once.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s is also offering fast food deals you shouldn’t miss! Get a FREE medium fries with your $1 in-app purchase. Additionally, the brand offers any size of Iced Coffee or Premium Roast for only $0.99. This holiday deal is available every day with an in-app offer.
McAlister’s Deli
Holiday deals are also up for grabs at McAlister’s Deli. Get a $5 reward when your purchase $25 in gift cards. This offer is valid until December 31, but you can use the reward from January 1 to February 28, 2025.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Known for their customizable, loaded burritos, Moe’s Southwest Grill is also joining the Black Friday fun with a generous holiday deal. The restaurant will be offering a BOGO 50% off is entrees, including Bowls, Burritos, Nachos, Quesadillas, and Stacks. This offer will be available from November 28 through December.
Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company is offering a holiday deal in honor of Black Friday. Until December 31, you can get a $5 bonus digital gift card when you purchase a $25 gift card online. For those who will be purchasing at the restaurant, you will be given a physical bonus card. Plus, Noodles & Company also offers a 50% discount on their branded onesie. This promotion is available for a limited time during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Shoppers can find these items at the new Noodles Merch Store online. Be sure to grab this fun apparel at half price while supplies last!
Omaha Steaks
Now here’s a holiday deal perfect for the whole family: Omaha Steak’s Semi-Annual Sale Collection. This will include seven items from the restaurant’s boneless pork chops, Butcher’s Cut Top Sirloins, Omaha steak burgers, and more. The brand now offers 50% off this dinner kit, reducing its price to $142.96.
Panda Express
Fancy having (and gifting) American-Chinese dishes? Good news! Panda Express is also offering Black Friday deals you can’t miss. The brand announced they’ll be offering $20 off the entire purchase if buy 3 or more gift cards on PandaExpress.com. Each gift card should have a minimum of $10 value, which leads to a total of $30 in gift card purchase. Promo runs until December 2, 2024.
Peter Piper Pizza
Pizza, anyone? Petter Piper Pizza’s fast food deals are also worth checking out! You can get two large 1-topping pizzas for $19.99 when you buy any gameplay package from November 29 to December 2. Between these dates, guests can also get $10 in bonus card when they purchase a $50 gift card.
Pokeworks
Meanwhile, Pokeworks is offering two different Black Friday deals for its guests. From November 29 to December 6, those who will place a catering order of $250 will get $50 in Visa Gift Card. From November 29 to December 25, you can also receive $5 bonus in gift card when you buy a $25 Pokeworks Gift Card.
Schlotzsky’s
Schlotzsky’s is celebrating Black Friday by offering holiday deals to the members of its loyalty program. From November 29 to December 25, members will get a $10 reward for every $10 spent on Gift Cards or eGift Cards. The reward needs to be unlocked on the Schlotzsky’s app before February 14, 2025; it will expire 14 days after being unlocked.
Taco Bell
Are you a member of Taco Bell‘s rewards program? If yes, here’s some good news: enjoy FREE Nacho Fries daily for 30 days, when you buy the Taco Bell Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass! This pass can be availed via the Taco Bell app, sold for $10. The fast food deal is available until December 2, 2024.
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From The Club
That’s it, folks! All the Black Friday deals from top fast food chains and restaurants. I’m sure none of us we’ll be starved after spending hours of shopping, lol! As you can see, lots of fast food deals are centered around gift cards, so why not consider getting and maximize your savings? Honestly, gift cards are the most flexible and practical gift options out there. They’re portable, easy to wrap, and most of all, they don’t contain anything that your friends or relatives might be allergic to. I mean…I’d love to get those gift cards from Carvel and Hurricane Grill & Wings. 👀