What Black Friday Food And Drink Deals Looked Like Last Year
Wendy's sold a small Frosty for 67 cents on November 28, in the restaurant or app, with mobile orders on November 29. Chipotle ran a buy-one-get-one entree on November 26 from 4 p.m. to close, then a $0 delivery fee from November 28 to December 1 with code CYBER25.
Baskin-Robbins rewards members got a different offer each day: BOGO 50% off frozen beverages on November 28, $5 off $20 or more on November 29, BOGO 50% off sundaes on November 30, and BOGO free scoops on December 1. 7-Eleven offered BOGO chicken sandwiches and biscuits from November 27 to 30 and $5 large one-topping pizzas for rewards members from November 26 to 30.
Panera and others offered gift card bonuses, such as $10 extra per $50. Amazon and Whole Foods took 25% off select 365 items for Prime members from November 28 to December 2. Most deals ran November 26 to December 1, and a few lasted through December 31. No 2026 food offers had been found as of late October.
How To Pick The Right Food And Drink Deal
A free item is only free if you can actually redeem it. Check the conditions first.
| Check | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| App or rewards login | Many deals work only for members. |
| Promo code | Delivery offers often need a code at checkout. |
| One-time use | Some offers can be used once per account. |
| Gift card validity | Bonus cards may only be usable in a short window, such as January. |
| Day and time | Some offers last a single evening. |
Gift card bonuses are worthwhile only if you would visit the restaurant anyway. Buying $50 for an extra $10 saves money on future meals, not on today's.
When Do Food And Drink Deals Drop?
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, with Thanksgiving on November 26 and Cyber Monday on November 30. Last year's food promotions clustered between Thanksgiving week and December 1, so the same weekend is the likely window again.
Chains announce deals close to the day, often only through their apps. No 2026 offers have been confirmed yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an app for Black Friday restaurant deals?
Frequently. Many offers last year required app or rewards membership, or a specific code.
Are restaurant gift card bonuses worth it?
They can be if you will use them. Last year's bonuses sometimes had a restricted validity window, such as January only.
How long do food deals last?
Some last one day, others a weekend. Most ran from November 26 to December 1 last year.
Have 2026 food and drink deals been announced?
Not as of late October 2026.