The Memorial Day holiday is a time to honor those who’ve served, and it’s also time to chow down on some Memorial Day food deals from your favorite restaurants.
This year, the holiday weekend is May 23 - 26, 2025. You'll want to watch for lots of Memorial Day restaurant deals, Memorial Day sales and Memorial Day grocery deals during the long holiday weekend.
Until then, check out all the deals below that we expect for Memorial Day 2025. Remember, we also have a list of year-round military discounts that are always available.
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Restaurants offer Memorial Day freebies and discounts in the days surrounding the annual holiday.
In 2024, we saw over 50+ national chains offer various food discounts and food freebies to celebrate Memorial Day.
Memorial Day food deals happen on the last Monday in May — Monday, May 26, 2025.
Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May each year, which always creates a three-day weekend. In 2025, Memorial Day weekend starts on Friday, May 23, 2025, and ends on Monday, May 26, 2025 — and the various food deals tend to be valid throughout that time period. However, you can expect the majority of the Memorial Day food deals to be offered on May 26, 2025.
Predicted Memorial Day Food Deals for 2025
7-Eleven: This year, look for 7-Eleven to have a few Memorial Day food deals in their 7NOW delivery app. Plus, they will likely offer their Gold Pass members an exclusive freebie.
Applebee’s: We anticipate the $1 Dollarita will return at Applebees just in time for Memorial Day weekend in 2025.
Arby’s: Arby’s Rewards members can expect an exclusive Memorial Day deal this year.
b.b.q Chicken: Watch for a Memorial Day discount at bb.q Chicken in May 2025.
Bill Miller BBQ: Bill Miller BBQ will likely offer a discount on delivery or pickup orders for Memorial Day.
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse: Look for BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse to have their large deep dish or tavern-cut pizzas 50% off Memorial Day, Monday, 26, 2025.
Bojangles: This Memorial Day weekend, watch for a few limited-time deals at Bojangles.
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store: We anticipate that Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store will have a deal on their frozen yogurt and other food items like their Crave & Save Combo.
Bubakoo's Burritos: This year, watch for a discount on catering orders during Memorial Day weekend at Bubakoo's Burritos.
Buca di Beppo: Every Monday, including Memorial Day, Buca di Beppo offers a 50% discount on their spaghetti and meatballs. Offer is valid for dine-in only.
Buddy’s bar-b-q: Look for Tennessee-based Buddy’s bar-b-q, to offer military members and first responders a free pulled pork sandwich on Memorial Day (May 26, 2025).
Buffalo Wild Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings will likely have a Memorial Day weekend deal for everyone. Plus, Buffalo Wild Wings offers a 10% military discount all year long.
Burger King: In 2025, we anticipate Burger King will offer Royal Perks an exclusive Memorial Day deal through the BK app.
California Pizza Kitchen: Look for California Pizza Kitchen to have a discount on Grab & Grill pizzas during Memorial Day weekend.
Casey’s: We predict Casey’s will have a BOGO 50% off special on their large pizzas.
Chili's: This year, you can expect a Memorial Day weekend deal at Chili's.
Dave & Buster's: In 2025, Dave & Buster's will likely offer new and existing rewards members 50% off food on Memorial Day (May 26).
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse has a special Memorial Day Prix Fixe Menu you can enjoy.
Del Taco: Look for Del Taco to offer Yeah! Rewards members a BOGO free deal for Memorial Day.
Deux: This year, enjoy a BOGO free cookie dough at Deux.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will likely have a $-off coupon for the month of May. Plus, watch for a Memorial Day only deal.
Dunkin’: We predict Dunkin’ will offer their rewards members bonus points when you order ahead in-app on Memorial Day.
El Pollo Loco: El Pollo Loco Rewards members can look foward to an exclusive Memorial Day deal this year.
Fazoli's: For Memorial Day weekend in 2025, Fazoli's Rewards members will get an in-app offer.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (military exclusive): Firebirds Wood Fired Grill will likely honor active military and veterans by treating them to a free (dine-in only) lunch or dinner entree on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Expect to need reservations and proof of military association (wear uniform or show military ID etc).
Fogo de Chao: Military veterans and active-duty personnel can save 50% off their food at Fogo de Chao on Memorial Day 2025. You will have to show your military ID to get this deal.
Godfather’s Pizza: Watch for Godfather’s Pizza to offer a medium one-topping pizza deal with the purchase of a large specialty pizza at regular menu price.
Golden Chick: Celebrate Memorial Day 2025, with a meal deal at the Golden Chick.
Granite City Brewery: This year, enjoy a deal on growler fills during Memorial Day weekend at Granite City Brewery.
Grubhub: Grubhub will likely offer members exclusive deals for four weeks (starting in mid May), with a handful of deals each week. Here's a look at what kind of deals you may see this year for Memorial Day.
Week 1: Eyes on the Fries
Free large McDonald's fries every day with the purchase of $15+
Week 2: Road Trip Fuel
7-Eleven: $7 off delivery orders $25+
Dunkin’: 25% off (up to $7 off) orders $20+
Taco Bell: BOGO orders (from Cantina chicken menu) on orders $15+ (up to $9.75 off)
Week 3: Picnic-Palooza
Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO wings with orders $20+ (up to $15)
Wendy’s: Free Baconator on orders $25+
Week 4: Bites with Your Bestie
Burger King: Free Whopper on orders $20+
Chipotle: BOGO burrito on orders $20+ (up to $13)
Popeyes: Free chicken sandwich on orders $20+
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream: Veterans and active military members will likely get a free smorg for Memorial Day at Happy Joe's.
Harry & David: Look for Harry & David to have 50% off select gifts at HarryAndDavid.com.
Honey Baked Ham Company: In 2025, watch for the Honey Baked Ham Company to offer a discount on select shipping products with promo code.
Hooters: Celebrate Memorial Day 2025, with a Hooters Build Your Own Burger deal and BOGO free deal on wings. At Hooters, veterans and military members receive 10% off all year long, not just on Memorial Day.
Insomnia Cookies: We predict Insomnia Cookies will give military members with valid ID two free classic cookies (no purchase necessary) during Memorial Day weekend.
Jason's Deli: Look for Jason's Deli to offer new rewards members a BOGO free entree (sandwich, pasta, salad, or potato) when they sign up during Memorial Day weekend.
Jersey Mike's: Jersey Mike's will offer rewards members a discount with a promo code this year.
Johnny Rockets: We anticipate Johnny Rockets will have their Give a shake, Get a free shake (mental health awareness promotion) all month long this May.
Jollibee: Look for Jollibee to offer an online-only discount promo code for Memorial Day 2025.
KFC: KFC will likely have a few deals, including discounts on their buckets of fried chicken.
Kona Grill: This year, Kona Grill will offer veterans, active duty military, reservists, and Gold Star families a 20% discount on all food (dine-in only).
Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme will have a promotion on a dozen doughnuts for the Memorial Day weekend.
Krystal: In 2025, look for Krystal to have a discount on select Sackfuls.
Little Caesars: Watch for Little Caesars pizza deals during Memorial Day weekend.
Logan's Roadhouse: We predict Logan's Roadhouse will offer rewards members an in-app discount on their this purchase.
Long John Silver’s: Long John Silver’s will likely have family meal deals for Memorial Day in 2025.
Main Event: Look for Main Event to offer a few drink specials and their Summer Season Pass that'll get you discounts on food, games, and more.
Marco’s Pizza: We anticipate Marco’s Pizza will have a few Memorial Day deals, including a 30% off all pizzas deal during the Memorial Day weekend.
Marie Callenders: Marie Callenders will highlight one of their pies through the entire month of May.
Mrs. Fields: Look for a discount on select items at MrsFields.com during their Memorial Day promotion in 2025.
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar: O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar holds their Give $5, Get $5 promotion during every Memorial Day weekend in celebration of the holiday and military families. All you have to do is donate $5 to the Folded Flag Foundation in person or online, and O'Charley's will give you $5 to use on your this visit. Watch for O'Charley's to offer a discount on party platters as well.
Olgas Kitchen: This Memorial Day weekend, we anticipate Olga’s Kitchen will have a deal on Snacker Baskets.
On The Border: Look for On The Border to give rewards members an offer like $15 off $50 dine-in only orders.
Palm Restaurant: Palm Restaurant will have a sit-down dinner special all Memorial Day weekend.
Papa Murphy’s: We predict Papa Murphy’s will discount select pizzas this year.
Peter Piper Pizza: Watch for a Memorial Day deal, or two, at Peter Piper Pizza.
Pieology : This year, Pieology Pies and Perks Rewards members, will want to check their account for a two free Perk with purchase (Craft Your Own Pizza or Calzone) Memorial Day weekend deal.
Pizza Hut: Pizza Hut will likely have a few offers for Memorial Day weekend in 2025.
Pokeworks: Watch Pokeworks offer a gift card on a catering order.
Pollo Campero: Celebrate Memorial Day with a discount on a Memorial Day bundle at Pollo Campero. Plus, Pollo Campero will have their $5 Care Cup (you pay $5, they donate $3 to St. Jude) available. Once you purchase the cup, you get refills for LIFE!
Popeyes: For Memorial Day 2025, we anticipate Popeyes will have several deals, including one on a family meal.
Quiznos: Quiznos will likely offer a discount on catering orders during Memorial Day weekend.
Round Table Pizza: Look for a personal pan pizza (up to four toppings) and a 20-ounce drink deal at Round Table Pizza for Memorial Day in 2025.
Ruby Tuesday: This Memorial Day, we predict Ruby Tuesday will have a weekend filled with ALL DAY deals that include an Endless Garden Bar entree and more.
Smoothie King: We anticipate Smoothie King will have their FREE Upsize Day (rewards member exclusive) on Friday, May 23, 2025. Rewards members can upsize any 20 ounce to a 32 ounce for no extra cost.
Sonic: Look for Sonic shakes to be half-off (after 7 p.m. each day) all Memorial Day weekend.
Starbucks: Start your Memorial Day weekend 2025 with 50% off a drink at Starbucks from noon to 6 p.m.
STK Steakhouse (military exclusive): STK Steakhouse will offer veterans, active duty, reservists, and Gold Star families a 20% discount on food during Memorial Day weekend. You'll have to present valid military ID.
Subway: We predict Subway will have a BOGO footlong 50% off deal and a BOGO free footlong deal (at select locations).
Taco Bell: In 2025, Taco Bell will offer a few Memorial Day deals, including bonus points on purchases for their rewards members.
Taco Cabana: This year, My TC! members will likely get an exclusive discount at Taco Cabana during Memorial Day weekend.
Taco John's: Look for Taco John's offer a discount on orders through DoorDash.
Texas de Brazil: Texas de Brazil will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a weekend-long discount on all takeout orders.
TGI Fridays: Watch for TGI Fridays to have a discount promo code on family meals, platters, and party trays.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Watch for a BOGO 50% off beverages deal at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for Memorial Day.
Twin Peaks (military exclusive): As a way to honor military members, Twin Peaks will likely offer military members 20% off food on Memorial Day.
Wendy’s: Wendy's Rewards members can celebrate Memorial Day weekend 2025 with a few Wendy’s deals like a free kids' meal with a premium combo purchase or a free drink (any size) with purchase.
White Castle: White Castle will likely offer a deal on their 20-slider Crave Clutch during Memorial Day weekend.
Wienerschnitzel: Grab Wienerschnitzel coupons (on their coupon page) for Memorial Day food deals in 2025.
Wingstop: This year, we predict Wingstop will have a few Memorial Day weekend deals.
Yogurtland: Yogurtland will likely offer their Real Rewards members 2X points on any food or drink purchases through Memorial Day.
Zaxby's: Zax Rewards members can look forward to an exclusive Memorial Day weekend deal in 2025.
Restaurants that offer military discounts year-round, not just on Memorial Day.
We’ve got a list of more than 100 military discounts, and these include a bunch of food deals available every day. Note, local participation may vary.
Auntie Anne’s offers a 10% military discount.
Bojangles gives customers 10% off with military ID.
Bonefish Grill gives military personnel and first responders 10% off their bill with ID.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co takes 10% off the bill with military ID.
Buffalo Wild Wings gives past/current members of the military 10-15% off, depending on your location.
Chuck E Cheese provides military personnel two exclusive menu options that combine food, beverages, and play points at a discounted price.
Dave & Buster’s takes 10% off the food bill with valid military ID.
Denny’s offers 10% off and is known to give military members a free Build Your Own Grand Slam (check your location to make sure they offer this).
El Pollo Loco offers 15% off (but no more than $1.50 off) for military personnel and first responders with ID.
Fuddruckers offers a military discount year-round when you show valid ID at participating Fuddruckers restaurants.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria offers a 15% year-round discount to veterans and active military members.
Hooters has a 10% daily discount and 20% off on Tuesdays with military ID. They also get a free entree on Memorial Day.
IHOP offers customers with valid military ID 10-15% off their bill, depending on location.
Jersey Mike’s takes 10% off the bill for service members.
Logan’s Roadhouse gives veterans and active-duty service members 10% off every day. Plus, they have free meal offers throughout the year.
Long John Silver’s hosts Military Mondays where customers get 20% off with military ID. The rest of the time, they offer 10% off.
Medieval Times offers special discount ticket prices for all military personnel and their families.
The Greene Turtle offers a 15% discount for service members every day.
The Melting Pot has a 10% off military discount every day (excluding holidays).
Outback Steakhouse offers all military servicemen and women, police officers, and firefighters 10% off their entire check.
Shoney’s discounts their meals 15% for all members of the military and first responders.
Restaurants offer Memorial Day freebies and discounts in the days surrounding the annual holiday.
Memorial Day brings discounts on a wide range of food items, including seafood baskets, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, desserts, and more. Depending on the restaurant and the offer, some Memorial Day food deals are reserved only for military personnel, while others are open to everybody.
In the days surrounding Memorial Day, you can expect to see discounts such as buy-one-get-one offers, percentage discounts, special meal deals, and freebies with purchases across various food establishments.
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