Freebies at Wingstop, Buffalo Wild Wings

Whether you like them hot and spicy, juicy or grilled, chicken wings are a dish worth reaching for. Monday is National Chicken Wing Day, and places like Applebee’s, Hooters and 7-Eleven are giving away free stuff.

Whether you make them an appetizer or a main course, chicken wings are the bomb. And there’s a special day to celebrate this dish: National Chicken Wing Day on Monday.

National Chicken Wing Day is not to be confused with National Chicken Tender Day, which fell on Saturday, July 27. This “holiday” invented by the founder of Raising Cane’s to celebrate his chicken strips means Caniac Club members can still get free strips through Tuesday, July 30.

National Chicken Wing Day has been celebrated since 1977, when then-Mayor of Buffalo, New York, Stan Makowski, declared July 29 as a day to celebrate Buffalo wings.

Now, Americans are consuming billions a year in more than just Buffalo wings. Americans consumed 1.3 billion servings of chicken wings in the 12 months ending in June 2024, according to research firm Circana CREST. That’s a 5% increase from the previous 12 months.

“Wing chains offer a seemingly endless array of flavors, spices, sauces and dry rubs to serve their wings,” Tom Super, a spokesman for the National Chicken Council, told USA TODAY. “No other part of the chicken is offered in as many delicious ways, from mild to super spicy and hot.”

Even though consumers remain concerned about inflation and food prices, “wings remain the most affordable and popular luxury when eating out or grilling at home,” he added.

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Buffalo Wild Wings: Six Free Wings Offer

When you order $10 or more online on Monday, you’ll receive a coupon for six free wings with the purchase of any burger on your next visit. The offer is valid for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Use promo code WINGDAY on the Buffalo Wild Wings website or app. The coupon can be redeemed in person or online from July 30 through August 30.

With any $10 purchase on Monday, receive six free B-Dubs boneless or regular wings. National Chicken Wing Day customers also receive a coupon for another six free wings with the purchase of any burger on their next visit. The coupon can be redeemed in person or online with a promo code from July 30 to August 30.

Plus, if you purchase a $50 Buffalo Wild Wings e-gift card on the Krogers website by Monday, you can save $7.50 — money you can use to buy more wings.

Popeyes: $1 Wing Special

Starting Monday through August 4, when you purchase one order of new Popeyes boneless or bone-in wings, you can get your next order of 6 for $1. Simply order through the Popeyes app or Popeyes website (offer valid at participating restaurants; also valid on delivery orders).

Wingstop: Free Wings with Every Purchase

The restaurant chain is deeming Monday “Wingstop Wing Day” and is offering five free wings with any purchase when you use the code FREEWINGS at checkout on Wingstop.com or in the app.

Among the flavors available is Hot Honey Rub, which was recently added to the permanent menu after Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo asked Wingstop not to remove the flavor after it was offered for a limited time.

More deals for National Chicken Wing Day

7 eleven: The convenience store chain is offering two BOGO promotions on Mondays: buy a set of 5 bone-in wings and get a second one free or buy a set of 8 boneless wings and get a second one free (offer valid at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores).
Applebee’s Restaurant: If you order online or through the Applebee’s mobile app, you can buy one order of boneless wings or classic bone-in wings on Monday and get a second order free (use promo code WINGDAY24).

Grilled chicken: Get 20% off all online and app orders Monday and Tuesday, July 29-30, when you use the Korean fried chicken franchise’s new bb.q Rewards loyalty app (use code WINGDAY24; max discount up to $15). The restaurant chain is also partnering with the Korea Tourism Organization to give away five round-trip trips for two to Korea and a $100 bb.q Chicken gift card. For a chance to win, fill out the online entry form; earn additional entries by downloading the app, following @bbqchickenus on TikTok and Instagram, and watching KTO’s Imagine Your Korea YouTube channel.
Buffalo Cafe: Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day and eat all you can on Monday for $19.99 (select locations).
BurgerFi: The burger chain will be offering an all-you-can-eat deal on five Jumbo Chicken wings for $5 with the purchase of any drink throughout Monday (available at select locations only).
Dave and Buster: Play games and eat all-you-can-eat wings on Monday; deals start at $22.99 and include a $10 Power Card with all-you-can-eat wings. Other deals include $5 happy hour drinks like the new Tres Tequila Rita.
East Coast Wings + Grill: On Monday, at participating ECW+G locations, you can get bone-in wings for just 85 cents. And if you want to boost your wing appetite to Olympic levels, enter the Chicken Wing Champion contest to win a year of free wings and other prizes. Download the app, then earn points through Aug. 11 by eating from each section of the menu (the first order from each section earns bonus points). Each location will honor Gold (free wings for a year), Silver ($50 gift card) and Bronze ($25 gift card) winners on Aug. 12. Post on social media during the contest, tag @eastcoastwings and use #chickenwingchampion for a chance to win additional prizes.
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express: Get a free 3-piece wing order with the purchase of any Fatburger meal at co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express locations when you order online with code WINGMAN24. Also, if you want some chicken wings, follow Fatburger on Instagram, look out for the giveaway post on July 29, then comment and tag a friend to win a personalized “Chicken Wing” necklace.

Sirens: Buy 10 wings and get 10 free on Monday, any style (available at participating locations only; cannot be combined with other discounts).

Hurricane Grill & Wings:On Monday you can buy 10 wings for $12.99.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken: Get a wing and more with the $4 Value Meal, which includes a lightly seasoned Cajun drumstick, a thigh, and a whole wing, plus potato wedges. Meal deal available only Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (at participating locations, while supplies last; not available to order on DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub, or other digital platforms).
Mike’s Mountain Pizza: Mountain Rewards members can get 15% off orders July 29-31 when you spend $30 or more and add wings to your order.
Native Grill & Wings: On Monday, you can order wings dine-in or online for 69 cents; enter the code WINGDAY.
PJ Whelihan: Get a free 5-piece wing with a $10 minimum order on Monday (dine-in only, one per receipt).
Cursed: The chicken purveyor has a special online deal on Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings – buy three 22-ounce bags of wings, one bag of each flavor (Hot N’ Spicy, Roasted, and Lemon Pepper) for $39.99 (regularly $50.97).
Cajun Cafe Razzoo: On Monday, order Firemouth Wings from the Cajun chain for $10. They also have frozen Hurrycanes for $3.
Smokey Bones: Buy one wing and get one free on Monday; plus Bones Club loyalty program members can get up to six free wings.
What is this burger: Download the Whataburger app and on Monday you can buy one WhataWings order — added to the menu in January on a limited basis and extended through the end of the year — and get a second order free in-store, at the drive-thru, or for curbside pickup or delivery. Just download the app before Monday and the offer will automatically be added to your account.
Wings and rings: The Cincinnati-based sports restaurant chain’s 40th anniversary coincides with National Chicken Wing Day, so you can get 40% off regular and boneless wings on Sunday and Monday. Plus, there are 40 days of giveaways starting July 28, including a year of free wings (one per Wings and Rings location) and a grand prize of a family vacation to Orlando, Florida. Sign up on the giveaway website.

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