Where to score freebies, discounts July 22

Kelly Tyko
USA TODAYPublished 7:18 PM EDT Jul 22, 2020UPDATED: Sonic Drive-In’s $1 hot dog promotion for National Hot Dog Day  was canceled, a company representative told USA TODAY.More than a week after National French Fry and days after National Ice Cream Day, it’s time to pay homage to the hot dog.Hot dog season officially started during Memorial Day weekend, but Wednesday, July 22 is National Hot Dog Day and July is National Hot Dog Month.A handful of convenience stores chains and other restaurants offer discounts and freebies on what some have called the “tube steak.” What will you put on your celebratory hot dog? Mustard or ketchup?In 2019, Offers.com did a survey to figure out what the favorite topping is, and the race was tight.Out of more than 1,000 people who took the survey, 33% reported mustard as their favorite, and 30% chose ketchup. Onions were next at 11% and relish had 10%.Want free food? Wendy’s launches Wendy’s Rewards loyalty program nationwideAldi grand openings: Aldi plans to open 70-plus new stores by end of 2020, while other retailers look at permanent store closingsHot dog deals and freebiesHere are discounts and offers available at participating locations Wednesday unless otherwise noted. Offers can vary and most times are valid while supplies last. To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Some will require you to have a restaurant’s app or be signed up for emails.7-Eleven: Big Bite hot dogs are $1 Wednesday at the convenience store chain with the 7Rewards app. Through July 31, loyalty members can get a free medium Slurpee. Learn more about the offer, which has a limit of one per account, at www.7-eleven.com/7rewards.Dog Haus: Get a free Haus Dog if you download the chain’s app by 11:59 p.m. PDT Wednesday, according to Thrillist. You can redeem the freebie through July 31 when ordering for pickup or delivery through the app.Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores: Get a free hot dog or roller grill item and 50% off a beverage for National Hot Dog Day Wednesday with an offer in the Love’s Connect app. Philly Pretzel Factory: The chain’s pretzel dogs are $1 Wednesday. TravelCenters of America: Get two hot dogs for $1 Wednesday.Wienerschnitzel: Get five chili dogs for $5 Wednesday. Find coupons, including one for $1 corn dogs, at www.wienerschnitzel.com/specials. More deals: Locally owned businesses and regional chains may have specials for National Hot Dog Day. One of the easiest ways to find out is to check restaurants’ social media channels.Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko

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