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Memorial Day Food Deals, Military Discounts and More We Expect Next Year

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Memorial Day is a time to honor those who’ve served our country. It’s also time to chow down on some Memorial Day food deals from your favorite restaurants. 

What's in store for Memorial Day in 2026? Watch for lots of restaurant deals, Memorial Day sales and Memorial Day grocery deals during the long holiday weekend.

Here are all the deals we anticipate for Memorial Day 2026 (many offers will likely be good for the entire Memorial Day weekend).

Remember, we also have a list of year-round military discounts that are always available. 

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Memorial Day is an annual holiday, where restaurants offer freebies and discounts.

National chains offer various food discounts and food freebies to celebrate Memorial Day.

Memorial Day food deals happen on the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May each year. In 2026, Memorial Day is May 25. However, many restaurants will begin the celebration on Friday, May 22. You can expect food deals all weekend and some that are exclusive to Memorial Day.

Predicted Memorial Day Food Deals for 2026

  • 7-Eleven: In 2026, 7-Eleven will likely celebrate Memorial Day weekend with delivery deal through the 7NOW app and a discount on whole pizzas.

  • Applebee's: Next year, celebrate Memorial Day weekend with an All-You-Can-Eat meal at Applebee's.

  • Bubbakoo's Burritos: We anticipate Bubbakoo's Burritos will offer free delivery (no minimum purchase required) for Memorial Day weekend, when you order online and in-app.

  • Burger KingBurger King Royal Perks can look forward to a week of daily deals through Memorial Day 2026. Each freebie will likely require an online or in-app purchase of $1 or more.

  • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Look for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to have a discount on Group Packs for Memorial Day weekend when you use a promo code at checkout online or in-app.

  • Fazoli's: For Memorial Day weekend in 2026, we anticipate a discount at Fazoli's when you use a promo code at checkout online or in-app.

  • GopuffGopuff FAM members will likely get a discount on Memorial Day essentials like ice cream sandwiches, sparkling water, hydration drinks, popsicles, and more. Plus, all guests can watch for a discount on the Gopuff summer collection in 2026.

  • Grubhub: For the long holiday weekend next year, we predict Grubhub will have several food deals from places, such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Dunkin' and more, that Grubhub+ members can enjoy.

  • Hot Dog on a Stick: Look for half off Cheese on Sticks when you purchase a Hot Dog or Cheese on a Stick at Hot Dog on a Stick and use a promo code at checkout online.

  • Houston TX Hot Chicken: In 2026, we anticipate a discount on catering packages and family bundles during Memorial Day weekend at Houston TX Hot Chicken.

  • HTeaO: Next Memorial Day weekend, HTeaO will likely have a deal on two gallons of tea.

  • Insomnia Cookies: Watch for a buy 9 Classic Cookies, get 3 free deal at Insomnia Cookies in 2026.

  • Krispy Kreme: We predict Krispy Kreme will celebrate Memorial Day weekend (and everyone traveling during the holiday) with a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for the AAA average price of regular gas when you buy a dozen at regular price.

  • Kroger: In 2026, look for Kroger to have a Memorial Day weekend with a barbeque grilling bundle.

  • Krystal: On Memorial Day 2026, we anticipate Krystal will offer all guests a discount on 12-packs of Original Krystals and Cheese Krystals.

  • Logan's Roadhouse: Next year, Logan's Roadhouse will likely offer rewards members a discount on Party Packs for Memorial Day weekend.

  • Long John Silver's: Seacret Society members can look forward to a discount on Family Meals at Long John Silver's next Memorial Day weekend.

  • Marco's Pizza: In 2026, celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a Crowd Pleaser Bundle deal at Marco's Pizza.

  • McDonald's: We predict McDonald's will have a Memorial Day deal next year.

  • Nekter Juice Bar: Next year, look for a discount on a protein waffle (gluten-free) at Nekter Juice Bar when you make any purchase.

  • Newk's Eatery: Watch for Newk's Eatery to offer a meal deal during Memorial Day weekend on 2026.

  • Olive Garden: We anticipate Olive Garden will offer a free delivery deal during Memorial Day weekend next year.

  • Peet's Coffee: Look for a sitewide discount at Peet's Coffee when you use a promo code at checkout. Plus, you can expect a free shipping offer as well during Memorial Day weekend in 2026.

  • Perkins American Food Co.: Next Memorial Day, Perkins American Food Co. will likely offer military members a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast when you show valid ID.

  • Pokeworks: Military personnel can look forward to an exclusive Memorial Day discount on any in-store purchase at Pokeworks when you use a promo code and show a valid ID.

  • Popeyes: We predict a Memorial Day deal on two chicken sandwiches at Popeyes next year. Plus, you can look forward to a FREE buttermilk biscuit at Popeyes with any online or in-app order.

  • RA Sushi: Military members (active, veterans, Gold Star Families, and first responders) will likely get a discount on food (drinks not included) next Memorial Day weekend (May 22 - 25) at RA Sushi. You'll have to show a valid military or veteran ID

  • Raising Cane's: We anticipate Raising Cane's will offer new Caniac Club members a FREE Box Combo when they download the Raising Cane app. Plus, existing members will likely get a BOGO deal.

  • Rita's Italian Ice: Watch for a FREE small Kool-Aid Sharkleberry Fin Ice or Ice Blender at Rita's Italian Ice with an in-app purchase next Memorial Day weekend.

  • Shake Shack: For Memorial Day in 2026, we predict Shake Shack will offer a FREE ShackBurger when you make an online, in-app, or in-store kiosk purchase and use a promo code at checkout.

  • Sheetz: In 2026, Sheetz will likely offer two free hot dogs when you use an in-app promo code.

  • Smashburger: We anticipate Smashburger will offer new rewards members a FREE Smashburger when you download the Smashburger app and create an account or log in to your rewards account (for existing members) during Memorial Day weekend in 2026.

  • Smoothie King: Next year, rewards members will likely have a chance to earn 1,000 bonus points on every purchase at Smoothie King during Memorial Day weekend.

  • Sonic: Next year, look for Sonic to offer a Memorial Day deal.

  • Subway: We predict Subway will have a Memorial Day offer on footlongs when you order online or in-app in 2026.

  • Taco John's: Rewards members can look forward to BOGO any size Summer Lemonades (Wildberry, Strawberry or standard Lemonade) at Taco John's next year.

  • Teapigs: We anticipate Teapigs will have a sitewide discount with a promo code in 2026.

  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Watch for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a deal on their handcrafted beverages. Plus, on Memorial Day, they will likely offer a BOGO free beverage from noon - 6 p.m.

  • Tijuana Flats: Next Memorial Day weekend, look for a discount on Family Meal Kits and a free delivery offer at Tijuana Flats.

  • White Castle: In 2026, get a discount on White Castle Sliders when you use a Memorial Day coupon at checkout online, in-app, or in-store.

  • Yogurtland: Next year, rewards members will likely have a chance to earn double points on all Memorial Day weekend purchases at Yogurtland.

  • Zaxby's: Look for Zaxby's to offer half-off shakes when you order online or in-store.

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 that local participation may vary.

  • Auntie Anne’s offers a 10% military discount.

  • Bonefish Grill gives military personnel and first responders 10% off their bill with ID.

  • Buffalo Wild Wings gives past/current members of the military 10% - 15% off, depending on your location.

  • Chicken Salad Chick offers first responders 10% off with Chicken Salad Chick's HERO discount (available year-round).

  • Chuck E Cheese provides military personnel two exclusive menu options that combine food, beverages, and play points at a discounted price.

  • El Pollo Loco offers 15% off (but no more than $1.50 off) for military personnel and first responders with ID.

  • Grimaldi's Pizzeria offers a 15% year-round discount to veterans and active military members.

  • 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.

  • On The Border: Active military and veterans can save 10% every day at On The Border.

  • Outback Steakhouse offers all military servicemen and women, police officers, and firefighters 10% off their entire check.

  • The Greene Turtle offers a 15% discount for service members every day.

  • The Melting Pot offers a military discount every day (excluding holidays).

  • Shoney’s discounts their meals 15% for all members of the military and first responders.

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