National Hot Dog Day is upon us – and glizzy gobblers arounds the globe will be happy to know that several deals and promotions are available in honor of the occasion.
A quintessential summer food, franks are already a favorite in in the US – with Americans consuming some 20 billion hot dogs annually.
That said, some 38 percent of those purchases – amounting to $614 million – take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to the preeminent authority on the subject, the Hot Dog and Sausage Council.
During that three-month span, millions of Americans flock to picnics, barbecues, and ballparks to partake in the tasty morsels, often over grills and campfires.
To celebrate the occasion, several supermarkets, fast food chains, and even department stores are offering deals – and even a few freebies. Here are some of the best:
7-Eleven
One of the country’s biggest hotdog sellers, 7-Eleven is offering hot dog denizens their classic Big Bite for the price of $1 Wednesday, less than half the regular amount
One of the country’s biggest hotdog sellers, 7-Eleven is offering hot dog denizens their classic Big Bite for the price of $1 Wednesday, less than half the regular amount.
Those who partake can also add free toppings including chili, melted nacho cheese, pico de gallo, at no additional cost.
There’s just one caveat – you need to be a members of the stores’ 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs to take part, but it’s easy to sign up. To do so, just head to the chain’s website or speak to a staffer at your nearest location.
Dog Haus
With more than 50 locations in states like California and Texas, upscale seller Dog Haus is also a favorite in the US. In honor of the holiday, owners are allowing customers to text a toll-free number to redeem a free dog
With more than 50 locations in states like California and Texas, upscale seller Dog Haus is also a favorite in the US.
In honor of the holiday, owners are allowing customers to text a toll-free number to redeem a free dog.
All you have to do is text the words ‘FREE DOG’ to 833-440-1110, and you will get a mobile coupon redeemable for dine-in only.
Stores can be found in 10 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and West Virginia.
Love’s
For those traveling this July 19, a free hot dog or other roller grill item awaits at Love’s Travel Stops some 42 roadside locations
For those traveling this July 19, a free hot dog or other roller grill item awaits at Love’s Travel Stops some 42 roadside locations.
All you need to do is download Love’s Connect app between the times of 12:01 am to 11:59 pm Wednesday, and create an account.
Once you create one, click on the ‘Deals’ section and tap the deal offering the free hot dog.
At that point, customers will be able to scan the mobile bar code during checkout to apply it. Also available for free are some of the store’s other grill items, such as their classic Tornados and Roller Bites.
Nathan’s Famous
Nathan’s Famous is celebrating Hot Dog Day this year by offering 5-cent hot dogs within a three-hour window Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm local time at participating restaurants.
Perhaps the most preeminent of all the hot dog sellers on this list, Nathan’s Famous has been serving up franks since 1916 at its still standing store on Coney Island, and more than a century later has more than 200 locations.
The chain said it is celebrating Hot Dog Day this year by offering 5-cent hot dogs within a three-hour window Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm local time at participating restaurants.
The 5-cent price tag is notable due to it being the original price of the hot dog when the first restaurant opened. There’s a limit of two hot dogs per order.
So, if you want to channel your inner Joey Chestnut, be sure to pay a visit.
Philly Pretzel Factory
While not particularly known for their hot dogs, popular mall fixture Philly Pretzel Factory is also participating in National Hot Dog Day this Wednesday, offering $1 dogs to paying patrons
While not particularly known for their hot dogs, popular mall fixture Philly Pretzel Factory is also participating in National Hot Dog Day this Wednesday, offering $1 dogs to paying patrons.
Contrary to what its name suggests, the store has 165 locations locations in several states across the US – though the City of Brotherly Love does house 29 of them.
Stop by if you want a plum deal.
Portillo’s
Renowned for its Chicago-style hot dogs, fast casual family eatery Portillo’s is offering free delivery for orders of $10 in honor of National Hot Dog Day, as long as the order is placed the chain’s website through Sunday, July 23rd
Renowned for its Chicago-style hot dogs, fast casual family eatery Portillo’s is offering free delivery for orders of $10 in honor of National Hot Dog Day, as long as the order is placed the chain’s website through Sunday, July 23rd.
Users will also have access to the deal through the Portillo’s app, and will also have the chance to win a free trip to Chicago to attend Lollapalooza.
The grand prize includes two Delta Airlines travel vouchers, a pair of tickets, a $50 Portillo’s card, Portillo’s 60th Anniversary merchandise and more.
To enter, post a photo or video of yourself celebrating National Hot Dog Week on social media using the hashtag #ChicagoStyleSweeps and tag @PortillosHotDogs – and wait and see if you win.
Winners will be announced by the restaurant on July 25 and contacted via email.
Target
To celebrate Hot Dog Day, the big box store – which has nearly 2,000 locations across the country – is offering 25% on select hot dog brands, like Ball Park Franks and Applegate Farms to Target Circle members.
The only department store to grace the list, Target also carries a litany of groceries – and hot dogs are generally among them.
To celebrate Hot Dog Day, the big box store – which has nearly 2,000 locations across the country – is offering 25% on select hot dog brands, like Ball Park Franks and Applegate Farms to Target Circle members.
Being a member of the loyalty program is completely free, and earns you 1% in rewards on purchases not made with a Target RedCard credit card.
The deal is only available on Wednesday.
Sonic
Also on Wednesday, Sonic will be selling its Premium Beef Chili Cheese Coney dogs for the paltry price $1.29 – less than half the regular $2.90 .
Also on Wednesday, Sonic will be selling its Premium Beef Chili Cheese Coney dogs for the paltry price $1.29 – less than half the regular $2.90 .
Hot dog lovers will get access to the fast food’s spot all-beef creation – which is topped with chili and melted cheddar cheese is usually about through the Sonic app.
And with 3,547 drive-in restaurants across the nation, a store should not be too difficult to find.
The Original Hot Dog Factory
With more than a dozen stores across the country, the Original Hot Dog Factory is offering a belated promotion in honor of the holiday – good news for those who may not have time to engage in the meaty festivities on Wednesday
With more than a dozen stores across the country, the Original Hot Dog Factory is offering a belated promotion in honor of the holiday – good news for those who may not have time to engage in the meaty festivities on Wednesday
For those who miss out, on July 22 between the hours 12 and 4 p.m., anybody can stop to claim a free hot dog.
No additional purchase is necessary.
Wienerschnitzel
Harking back to the frankfurter’s German roots, fast food eatert Wienerschnitzel is offering a deal that consists of four original chili dogs for the price of $4 on July 19
Harking back to the frankfurter’s German roots, fast food eatery Wienerschnitzel is offering a deal that consists of four original chili dogs for the price of $4 on July 19.
That said, those who want cheese will need to pay extra.
Whole Foods
Perhaps the most surprising entry in this compilation, health supermarket Whole Foods is offering an impressive 25 percent discount on hot dogs from various brands from July 12 through 18
Perhaps the most surprising entry in this compilation, health supermarket Whole Foods is offering an impressive 25 percent discount on hot dogs from various brands from July 12 through 18.
It’s part of the store’s ongoing deal with Amazaon, an is only available to Prime members.
If that applies to you, be sure to stop by one of its 515 stores before closing Wednesday.
