We've seen a lot of free food offers lately by restuarants and fast food chains eager to get credit-crunched customers back in stores.
Whether they're using the technique to get patrons to try a new product (which they're hoping will get you hooked), or simply trying to get customers back in their restaurants (to blow you away with deliciousness or superior service), or trying to bribe you (like free donuts to get you to vote) gratis grub has become a tremendously leveraged marketing tool.
From free breakfasts at Denny's to free refills at high end coffee shops like Starbucks, this cluster examines different ways marketers are using 'free' to sell.
18 Ways To Get Free Food
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Starbucks To Give Away 500,000 FREE Cups of Coffee
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Free Hot Dogs
Oscar Mayer Gives Away $1 Million in Wieners to Celebrate Taste Test Victory
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Free Pop
Coke Zero 400 'Taste of Victory' Celebration
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Free Products On Demand
Boobox Vending Machine Spews Out Free Samples
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Free Drink Vending Machines
Pay By Watching Commercials
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Free Food Frenzies
Arby's Offers Freeby Wednesdays for the Summer
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Freeconomics & Food
McDonalds Gives Out Free McSkillet Burritos
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Free Foodvertising
Gratis Grub at Denny's Feeds 2 Million Patient People
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$1 Starbucks + Free Refill
Starbucks Fights to Keep up with McDonalds
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Free Tacos To All US Citizens
Taco Bell Offer If Base Stolen in World Series
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Twitter Pizza Promos
Kraft's DiGiorno Delivers Free Flatbread Pizza to Tweetups
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Free Christmas Beer
J-Day Frenzy in Denmark
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Free Donuts to Entice Voters
Political Bribery at Krispy Kreme
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Free Fast Food
Harvey's Celebrates 50th Birthday With Edible Gifts for Customers
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Super Bowl Freevertising
Denny's Uses Prime Commercial SlotTo Promote Free 'Grand Slam' Breakfast
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Gratis Sandwiches for Goodwill
On April 8, Denny's Will Give Out Freebie Breakfasts Once More
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Freebies For Rival Support
Coca-Cola Gives Out Free Drinks to People Who Buy Pepsi Products
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Freeconomics & Food 2
Ben & Jerry Give Out Free Ice Cream
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S'mores Flavored Coffee Expansions
Dunkin' is introducing the Tornado Twist SPARK'D Energy Drink
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
QSR BOGO Beverage Deals
Starbucks Offers National BOGO Deal on All Beverages
Mother's Day Cafe Promotions
This Starbucks Mother's Day Promotion Rewards Moms and Kids
Fast-Food Breakfast Deals
Wendy’s Offers 2-for $4 Deals on Breakfast Items
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Reusable Straw Promotions
Starbucks is Offering a Free Reusable Straw with Cold Drink Purchases
Chef-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Chef Nick Menu Has Four Iced Coffee Creations
Eclipse-Themed QSR Promotions
Wendy's Totality Free Small Frosty Offer is Available for One Week
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Complimentary Frozen Treat Promotions
This Dairy Queen National Ice Cream Day Deal is Delicious
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Burger Restaurants Giveaways
Wayback Burgers Offers Free Shakes for National Milkshake Day
Low-Cost Breakfast Meal Deals
The Tim Hortons $6 Breakfast Bundle is Value-Focused
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Bakery-Café Loyalty Programs
Paris Baguette Unveiled its New PB Rewards Program and Mobile App
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Kroger is Celebrating the Start of Summer by Giving Away 45,000 Pints
Seasonal Coffee Shop Menus
Tim Hortons Debuts a Fall Menu with Early Access for Digital Customers
Coffee Milk Campaigns
Kristen Wiig Stars in the Ad for the Craveable New Dunkin' Dunkalatte
Complimentary Cold Brew Promotions
This Dunkin' National Cold Brew Day Promotion Offers Free Java
Food Delivery Promotions
Little Ceasars is Offering Free Delivery Nationwide
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Food Delivery Retail Partnerships
Amazon Users can Now Order Grubhub from the Amazon App
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
Fatburger is Offering its Classic Burger at a Discounted Price
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Party-Ready Burger Promotions
This Shake Shack Large Order Promotion is Here for Summer
Teacher-Friendly Restaurant Promotions
THI Fridays Marked Teacher Appreciation Day This Year
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Educator-Treating Retailer Promotions
The Wawa Cheers to Classroom Promotion Offers Free Drinks
Low-Cost Diner Breakfast Promotions
The Huddle House Back-to-School Value Meals Start at $5.99
Low-Cost Convenience Store Meals
These Circle K Meal Deals are Priced at Just $3, $4 or $5
Coffee-Free Cafe Menus
The Latest Caribou Coffee Summer Menu is Refreshingly Fruity
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Value-Focused Pizza Menus
The Pizza Hut $7 Deal Lover’s Menu Has a Total of 17 Options
Discounted Cafe Drink Promotions
Starbucks Yay Day is Happening in November for Rewards Members
Complimentary Burger QSR Campaigns
Carl's Jr. Free Burger Day Will Reward Diners for One Day Only
Fast-Casual Valentine's Deals
QDOBA's Valentine's Day Offering Rewards Members to a Free Entrée
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
National Coffee Day Promotions
belVita Celebrates Coffee with the 'Drippiest' Coffee Bar Giveaway
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
HalloWEENDY's Kicked Off with New Frosty Frights Kids' Meals & Toys
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
Fast-Food Free Delivery Deals
KFC's Value Wars Kicks Off with Free Delivery on Sundays
Bakery Dessert Menus
Panera Announced the 'Little Big Treats' Menu with New Delicacies
Late-Night QSR Vehicles
The Student Tour Campaign Shortens the Trip from the Club to Taco Bell
Affordable Hot Dog Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Debuts the $5 Simple Crafts Menu
Grilled Breakfast Sandwiches
Burger King's Grill’wich is Served on Flame-Grilled Flatbread
Celebratory Retailer Coffee Campaigns
This 7-Eleven Coffee-to-Go Offer Marks 60 Years of Java
App-Exclusive QSR Meal Bonuses
The Wendy's $5 Biggie Bag Now Comes with a Complimentary Treat
Complimentary Fries Campaign
McDonald's Free Fries Friday Celebrates French Fry Day
Unlimited Loyalty Programs
Panera Bread Has Introduced the Panera Unlimited Sip Club
Burger Brand Catering Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Launched a Catering Program with ezCater
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Back-to-School Smoothie Promotions
This Smoothie King Promotion Offers Kids a Free Refreshment
Lunchtime QSR Meal Promotions
KFC Introduces a New Meal Deal for Lunchtime Patrons
Complimentary Spice Grocer Campaigns
Sainsbury's Seasonings Shuttle Service Provides Free Spices
Healthy Autumn-Inspired Menu Items
Salad and Go Debuts Four Limited-Time Fall Offerings
Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions
McDonald's Free Fries Friday Deal is an App-Only Exclusive
Wintertime Cafe Menu Items
The Dunkin' Winter 2023 Menu Will Arrive After Christmas
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Marble Slab is Offering Free Ice Cream to Help with Back-to-School
Complimentary Donut QSR Promotions
Krispy Kreme and McDonald's Announced a New Promotion
Indulgent Holiday Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Holiday Menu Has Been Launched for 2023
Post-Surf Burritos
Rubio's x Colapinto Brothers' Introduce the 'All-World Breakfast Burrito'
One-Cent Soda Promotions
The Wendy's Penny Pops Promotion Offers Almost Free Refreshments
Celebratory Egg Cafe Promotions
This BIGGBY COFFEE National Egg Day Promotion is Low-Cost
Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus
Dunkin' Showcases its Iconic Seasonal Menu Ahead of the Holidays
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Actor-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' DunKings Menu Includes Two Options
Tax-Themed QSR Promotions
The Krystal Tax Day BOGO Offer Provides Complimentary Burgers
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Hungover Diner Discounts
Burger King's Facial Recognition Gives Discounts to Hungover Customers
Chicken Restaurant Rewards Systems
KFC U.S. Introduces a New Loyalty Program for Frequent Shoppers
Munchies-Themed Holiday Promotions
Cheba Hut Nugsgiving Celebrates the Brand's Sandwiches
Extra Cost-Conscious Meal Deals
Taco John's $5 Meal Steal Deal is Low-Cost and Convenient
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Complimentary Sandwich QSR Promotions
Arby's Free Sandwich Month is Taking Place in April
Cheeky Father's Day Promotions
Panera Celebrated Father's Day by Accepting Dad Jokes as Payment
Complimentary Beverage Campaigns
Wawa Offers Free Beverages to Thank First Responders
Military Coffee Donations
Dunkin’ Donated 4,000 Pounds of Coffee
Complimentary Summertime Donut Deals
Krispy Kreme July FREEdom Days Offer Complimentary Donuts
NFL Restaurant Promotions
Applebee's Partners with the NFL to Offer an Array of Sporty Deals
Comforting Holiday Cafe Menus
The BIGGBY COFFEE Festive Holiday Menu Has Food and Drinks
Newlywed Pancake Giveaways
First Watch Offers Wedding (Pan)cakes in a New and Fun Promotion
Doughnut Day Beverage Promotions
Dunkin' Celebrates National Doughnut Day with a New Promotion
Free Appetizer Passes
Red Robin's Limited-Edition Gift Card Provides Access to Appetizers
Football Weekend QSR Promotions
The Wendy's Deal-ivery Promotion Offers Ample Deals
Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers
Taco Bell Debuts the Coffee and Churro Chillers in California
Exclusive Complimentary Burger Promos
Wendy's Baconator Blitz is Running for One Weekend Only
Low-Cost Cafe Meal Menus
The Starbucks Pairings Value Menu Starts at $5
Back-to-School QSR Deals
SONIC will Add Free Items to the SONIC Teachers' Circle Program
Complimentary Sandwich Promotions
Panera is Offering 1,000 Free Sourdough Melts for One Day Only
Low-Cost Supermarket Meal Deals
Harris Teeter $5 Meal Days Offer a Different Option Every Weekday
branded Cheeseburger-celebrating initiatives
Wayback Burgers celebrated National Cheeseburger Day
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Enhanced Donut Shop Beverages
Randy's Donuts Debuts a New Beverage Menu to Pair with its Donuts
Money-Saving Holiday Meal Deals
The Kroger Freshgiving Meal Feeds 10 for Less Than $5 Each
Unified Enterprise Coffee Programs
The GrindPro Coffee Program Offers Barista-Quality Roasts
Fee-Free Grocer Deliveries
Kroger Grocery Connect Combats Against Food Deserts
Burger-Inspired Breakfast Menus
These Shake Shack Breakfast Sandwiches are Arriving in the UK
Convenience Store Breakfast Burritos
These New 7-Eleven Breakfast Burritos Come in Two Varieties
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Free Peppermint Beverages
Wendy's is Offering Two Free Peppermint Drinks to All App Users
Breakfast Rewards Apps
Effin Egg Launches the New Loyalty App for Consumers
Unlimited Diner Pancakes
IHOP All You Can You Eat Pancakes are Here for Back-to-School Season
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Digital Loyalty Companions
Brew Perks Offers an Easy Way to Track Rewards, Unlock Exclusive Deals
Cheeky Chicken Wings Promotions
Tgi Fridays® Offers a Unique Consolation Prize
Tip-Encouraging Pizza Promotions
The Domino's You Tip, We Tip Promotion Rewards Gratuities
Complimentary Election Day Donuts
This Krispy Kreme Election Day Promotion Offers Free Donuts
Weekly BOGO Refreshment Deals
These HTeaO BOGO Deals Will Arrive to Finish Off Summer
Scholarly Restaurant Promotions
Frankie & Benny’s is Offering Free Pizzas on Exam Results Day
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Scratch-to-Win Pizza Promotions
Freshslice Pizza is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary This Month
Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions
The McDonald's Free Fries Friday Promotion is an App Exclusive
Donut Shop Boba Menus
Randy's Donuts Just Added a New Beverage Menu That Includes Boba
High-Value Cafe Meal Deals
The Dunkin' $6 Meal Deal is Arriving to Offer Autumnal Savings
Barbecue Eatery Reward Programs
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Big Yellow Cup Rewards Offers Free Fare
Fuel Savings Program
Grubhub and PDI Unveil The Fuel Rewards® Program
Teen Film Dining Promotions
Frankie & Benny’s is Celebrating the Arrival of the Mean Girls Film
Complimentary Crumpet Campaigns
The Warburtons 'Ask for Ellen' Campaign Offers Free Baked Goods
Customizable Summer Food Menus
The QuickChek Summer Value Menu is Packed with Options
QSR French Fry Deals
Fatburger Launches Exclusive 'Fat or Skinny Fries' Deal
Chicken Restaurant Rewards Games
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Digital Experience for Loyalty Members
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Summer Iced Drink Promotions
Wendy's is Offering Small Frosties for $1 Through September
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Complimentary Pancake Diner Promotions
This IHOP National Pancake Day Promotion is Dine-In-Only
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App