If you miss out on a lot of food holiday restaurant deals this year, your New Year’s resolution for 2026 may be to get more free food. Perfect. Start the new year off right by getting free and cheap food from various national chains, including Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and more. Here are New Year’s food freebies we expect to see on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, based on what we saw during the last event.
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On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, restaurants offer food deals and freebies.
During the New Year, various national chains offer enticing food deals to mark the occasion. We often see freebies with purchases, discounted or BOGO offers on specific menu items, and special promotions on beverages and desserts. These deals attract a wide range of diners eager to start the year with significant savings.
New Year's food deals fall on Dec. 31 each year.
Every Dec. 31, restaurants across the U.S. offer deals to ring in the new year. In 2025, you'll find deals, discounts, and freebies on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Many places also offer food deals on New Year's Day. In 2026, that's Thursday, Jan. 1.
New Year's Food Deals we hope to see in 2025.
7-Eleven: Look for 7-Eleven to offer 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members discounted whole pizzas on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Arby's: Arby's rewards members will likely get a New Year's discount with an in-app offer.
Baskin-Robbins: Enjoy a 31% discount on all scoops at Baskin Robbins on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31).
Beyond Juicery + Eatery: On New Year's Day 2026, look for a deal on classic and specialty smoothies at Beyond Juicery + Eatery.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewery: Next year, we anticipate a Pizookie Meal Deal on Jan. 1 at BJ's Restaurant & Brewery.
Casey's: Watch for BOGO 50% off large single-topping pizzas at Casey's.
Checker's & Rally's: Rewards members will likely have a chance to grab BOGO free Baconzillas at Checker's & Rally's with an in-app offer on Dec. 31.
Chevys: You can expect holiday tamales (chicken, sweet corn, or carnitas) at Chevys for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (order 24 hours in advance).
Church's Texas Chicken: Get $0 delivery fee at Church's Texas Chicken.
Cowboy Chicken: Wild West Rewards members can anticipate a New Year's deal at Cowboy Chicken.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Watch for a New Year's deal like buy a Big Yellow Cup and get a Crispy Chicken Sandwich for FREE at Dickey's Barbecue Pit when you use a promo code during checkout online or in-app.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit: For New Year's, Dickey's Barbecue Pit will likely have BOGO Crispy Chicken Sandwiches (Original, Buffalo, or Nashville Hot) when you order online or in-app and use a promo code at checkout.
Duffy's Sports Grill: We predict Duffy's Sports Grill will offer brunch with drink deals on their Dixie Bloody Marys and Mimosas on New Year's Day.
Dunkin': Dunkin' will have a deal or two for New Year's 2025.
Friendly's: Watch for Friendly's to offer discounted Conehead sundaes on Dec. 31.
Honey Dew Donuts: We predict Honey Dew Donuts will offer a discount on a medium hot or iced coffee only through their app on New Year's Day.
Huddle House: For New Year's 2025, look for a deal on the Classic Huddle House Breakfast. The meal includes two eggs, two strips of bacon, hash browns, and toast.
IHOP: We anticipate IHOP will offer a deal on their House Faves, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Options include Breakfast Faves Combo, French Toast Breakfast, Ham & Cheese Omelette, and the House Scramble.
Jack in the Box: Jack in the Box will likely offer $0 delivery with an in-app purchase for New Year's 2025.
Krispy Kreme: To celebrate the new year, we predict Krispy Kreme will have two dozen doughnuts (two dozen Original Glazed or one dozen Original Glazed and one Assorted dozen) for $20.26.
Marco's Pizza: Watch for Marco's Pizza to celebrate the new year with a large Triple Pepperoni Magnifico pizza when you use a promo code online or in-app.
Olga's Kitchen: We anticipate Olga's Kitchen will offer a FREE basket of Snackers with a purchase for New Year's in 2025.
Panera Bread: MyPanera Rewards members can look forward to an exclusive New Year's Eve discount at Panera Bread.
Peet's Coffee: From noon to close on New Year's Day, Peetnik Rewards members will likely have a chance to grab a FREE small Caffe Mocha at Peet's Coffee when you mention the deal to your barista.
Popeyes: Rewards members can anticipate a deal on the NYE Recovery Kit (two chicken sandwiches) for at Popeyes when you order online or in-app.
QuikTrip: On New Year's Day, look for a free self-serve drink at QuikTrip with an in-app offer.
Quiznos: We predict BOGO subs (regular size) at Quiznos when you use a promo code on Dec. 31, 2025.
Red Robin: In 2025, look for a New Year's food deal at Red Robin.
Schlotzsky's: Schlotzsky's will likely celebrate New Year's Eve with a deal on their Cinnabon packs.
Shake Shack: We predict Shake Shack will offer a FREE Chicken shack with a purchase and promo code online, in-app, or in-store on Jan. 1, 2026.
Sheetz: Rewards members can expect a FREE cup of self-serve Sheetz coffee with an in-app deal for New Year's.
Subway: Watch for Subway to offer a New Year's deal in 2025.
Taco Cabana: We anticipate a FREE order of Carne Asada Loaded Fries with a purchase of a Cabana Sampler online at Taco Cabana on New Year's Day (also known as National Hangover Day) in 2026.
TGI Fridays: Enjoy discounted Mimosas and Bloody Marys at TGI Fridays on New Year's Day 2026.
Tijuana Flats: Tijuana Flats will likely offer a BOGO 50% off deal on entrees for New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 2025).
Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Watch for Uno Pizzeria & Grill to have a BOGO free pizza (deep dish or thin crust) deal when you use a promo code online on New Year's Eve.
Vocelli Pizza: We predict a discount on regular menu price items at Vocelli Pizza when you use a promo code on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat: In 2025, look for a discount on select Vosges Haut-Chocolat products when you use a promo code on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (Jan. 1, 2026).
Wendy's: We predict Wendy's will have an exclusive in-app offer for New Year's.
Which Wich: Watch for a New Year's deal at Which Wich in 2025.
Wienerschnitzel: Wienerschnitzel will likely celebrate New Year's with a discounted food deal.
Zaxby's: Rewards members can anticipate an exclusive New Year's offer at Zaxby's.
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