AUSTIN, Texas -- Food is central to Fourth of July holiday traditions, and several businesses will be offering discounts in recognition of the holiday.
Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, packing a picnic for the parade, or just want to order a juicy burger or hotdog that you don’t have to grill yourself, restaurants and meal delivery services are offering plenty of freebies, discounts and special menu items for Independence Day.
Here is a list of some you can find around the area, according to Offers.com:
Bruegger’s Bagels: Red, White and Blue bagels will be available July 3 and 4. Pre-order at your nearest bakery by July 2.
Carrabba’s: Dine in, and get a $10 take-home meal that includes an entree and soup or salad. Available for a limited time.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Pre-order your red, white and blue bagels for pickup between July 2 and 4.
El Pollo Loco: Loco Rewards members will earn double points when they purchase the $20 Chicken & Cheesy Quesadilla Family Dinner on July 4. The dinner includes eight pieces of chicken, two large sides, flour/corn tortillas or chips, and six quesadilla slices.
Favor: First-time users get a free 30 days. Sign up now to get your Fourth of July delivery for free. This offer is available only until Aug. 31.
Krispy Kreme: For a limited time, enjoy the Let Freedom Ring donut collection, with patriotic colors and sprinkles.
Olive Garden: For a limited time, the Buy One Take One special is back. Dine in and get a a second entree to take home for free. Starts at $12.99.
Sonic: Celebrate the long weekend with late nights at Sonic. After 8 p.m., shakes are half price, and ice cream cookie sandwiches are $1.49.
Walmart: Walmart is offering discounts on must-haves for grilling and Fourth of July Parties. Order online and pick up your order for free, plus get $10 off if you’re a first-time Walmart Grocery user.
Wendy’s: Get a free half-size Berry Burst Chicken salad with any purchase via the Wendy’s app. Available through July 14.
Wienerschnitzel: Keep the celebration going with 58 cent hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 9.
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More Fourth of July Sales:
Big Lots: Until July 7, get 20 percent off pools, 25 percent off garden decorations and lanterns and 25 percent off patio rugs. There are plenty of other home and patio savings as well, online and in stores.
Home Depot: The Red White & Blue Savings event runs until July 7. Find up to 40 percent off patio items, up to 20 percent off grills, up to 20 percent off outdoor power equipment, up to 40 percent off select furniture, up to 25 percent off select coffee and espresso makers and up to 25 percent off select cutlery. Through July 10, get up to 40 percent off appliance special buys. Save between $50 and $600 when you buy between two and six appliances.
Overstock: The Overstock Fourth of July deals run until July 8 and feature an extra 20% in nearly all departments. Highlights include patio furniture starting at $99, rugs starting at $49 and living room seating starting at $99.
Lowe’s: Get up to 40 percent off Appliance Special Values until July 10. The sale includes up $600 in Lowe’s gift cards when you buy two or more select major appliances totalling $396 or more.
Sears: Get up to 40 percent off select appliances plus free shipping on orders over $399 until July 6.
Academy Sports + Outdoors: Get up to 20 percent off on camping items.
Bass Pro Shops: Get up to 60 percent off any order during the Star Spangled Summer Sale, which runs through July 4.
Cabela’s: Through July 4, save up to 60percent on a variety of outdoor clothing and gear.
Walmart: Until July 5, get 50 percent off the Apple iPhone 6s. Plus, until July 6, get $50 off the PlayStation 4 (1TB).
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