Memorial Day weekend shoppers can snag big savings from national chains including 7-Eleven, Arby’s, Shake Shack, Benihana and Kings Dominion, with offers running across the long weekend in late May. This guide rounds up limited-time meal deals, dine-in specials and military discounts that are active around May 22–26, and it highlights coupon codes and rewards perks to watch for. Whether you’re feeding a backyard crowd or looking for a quick app-based pickup, these promotions make the holiday cheaper and a little easier.
Convenience stores and quick-serve restaurants are pushing value to pull in holiday crowds. 7-Eleven’s 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can find $4 meal deals and a MONDAY20 offer that takes $20 off a $30 order in the 7NOW app on May 25. Arby’s has buy one, get one free sandwiches on weekends in May, while Bojangles celebrates with BOGO biscuit combos and a free biscuit dessert offer late in the month.
Pizza and specialty chains are rolling their own bargains to kick off summer. Casey’s runs 25% off pizzas through May 25 with the code USA, and Shake Shack is marking National Burger Month with a free burger when you spend $10 and use the code FREEBURGER. Subway’s Sub Club members can score any footlong for $6.99 through May 31 by entering FOOTLONG699 at checkout.
Regional and niche brands aren’t left out of the deals spree. HTeaO is selling two gallons of tea for $12 from May 22 through May 25 and launching patriotic merchandise tied to America’s 250th birthday celebration. White Castle is offering 20% off mobile orders over the holiday and a $25 gift card sale priced at $19.21, while Wingstop is serving $1 wings through May 26 in assorted bundle sizes.
Dine-in and casual restaurants have stacked bundles and limited coupons to tempt families. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit advertises $10 off orders of $50 or more on Memorial Day with the code MEMDAY85, and Firehouse Subs is running buy one, get one 50% off at participating locations over the holiday window. Newk’s Eatery has a family-friendly deal with two pizzas and a salad for $20 from May 22 through May 25, a solid option for quick group feeding.
Smaller chains and loyalty programs are presenting free add-ons and bonus points to reward app users. Potbelly Perks members can pick a free bag of chips, a cookie or a fountain drink with any entree purchase during the middle of May, and Pokeworks is offering a free Spam Musubi with any entree on Mondays in May when you use the code MAYSPAM — plus extra rewards points over the holiday weekend. These add-ons can stack up into noticeable savings when you shop around.
Military and veteran-focused offers are prominent and often require ID or proof of service, so plan accordingly. Benihana is honoring Gold Star Families, veterans, active-duty military and first responders with a complimentary entrée from a select five-course Teppanyaki menu from May 22 through May 25; the dine-in offer requires the purchase of an appetizer or starter and presentation of a military or first responder ID. Many restaurants add similar weekend boosts to standard year-round discounts, so check local locations before you head out.
Year-round and holiday-specific veteran perks include straightforward percentage discounts and special event access. Bonefish Grill offers service members and veterans 10% off with valid ID, and Cracker Barrel extends a 10% in-store discount for verified military rewards members. Dave & Buster’s gives military customers 15% off food and drinks with ID, and also promotes $1 wings and half-price games on Mondays at many locations, which can make a Memorial Day visit inexpensive and entertaining.
Several national spots sweeten Memorial Day itself with one-day offers and park admission deals. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria runs a 15% dine-in and call-in discount for active-duty and veteran military members on May 25 with valid ID. Kings Dominion honors active-duty and retired U.S. military with a free single-day admission ticket over Memorial Day weekend when guests present a valid military ID and offers discounted tickets for up to six friends or family members purchased in advance online.
If you’re deal-hunting this Memorial Day, set alerts in the apps you use and make a quick list of the codes to try: MONDAY20, USA, FREEBURGER, FOOTLONG699, MAYSPAM and MEMDAY85 are the ones to keep handy. Many promotions are limited-time or require membership sign-ups, so a minute or two of prep can unlock the best value before summer really takes off. Shop smart, bring ID where required, and expect a mix of app-only, in-store and date-specific offers across the holiday weekend.
