Here’s Where 2020 Graduates Can Get Free Food All Over the Nation

By Urbanmatter Chicago @UMatterChicago

It’s been a rough year for 2020 graduates. The coronavirus lockdown has taken away their opportunity to have a live graduation and they are graduating into a job market that is pretty much stagnant.

Fortunately, there are several restaurants that are making it up to them by offering free food during this difficult time. Here’s a list of who’s doing what and when.

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McDonald’s

It’s free French fry Fridays at McDonald’s! Customers who walk in on a Friday can get free French fries with a purchase of $1 or more. The offer is good through June 28.

Smashburger

Smashburger may not be giving anything away, but they are offering quite a deal on a “Graduation Family Bundle Meal.” You can get four Classic Singles and four Smash Tots for $25.95 or make it six of each for $38.95. The deal is ongoing.

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What do all 7 days of the week have in common? They’re all fry-day to us. Treat yourself to an order of FREE fries! Available at the drive thru only at participating locations, all day, every day. Limit one per customer per visit.

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Steak n’ Shake

Everyone who goes through the drive-through at Steak n’ Shake will be eligible for their ‘We’re All Essential’ free fries deal. It’s open to all customers, no minimum purchase is required and it’s ongoing.

Wendy’s

Make a purchase through the Wendy’s app to get a free Spicy Chicken Sandwich or a Breakfast Baconator. The offer is good through June 7.

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Your go-to to-go order is back. Get BOGO footlongs when you order online and in the Subway app with contactless payment for quick and easy pickup. U.S. only.

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Subway

Subway offers an ongoing BOGO on foot-long subs for all its customers.

Cousins Subs

Sub-loving graduates will love getting a free seven-and-a-half-inch club when they sign up as a Cousins Club member.

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Friday night Olive Burgers & Boston Coolers ** ** ** #haloburger #halo #burger #oliveburger #flint #michigan #shoplocal #supportflintgenesee #cheeseburger #olive #olives #takeout #delivery #heavenly #mibest #mibestburger #goodfood #instagood

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Halo Burger

If you haven’t made a loyalty visit to this joint, you should definitely add that to your agenda. You’ll get a free QP Burger out of the deal!

Smokey Bones

This bar and grill is throwing in a free kid’s meal for anyone who purchases an entrée.

Hopefully this news has made your graduation a little brighter. Which restaurants will you be visiting for fantastic meal deals?

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