Culver's is giving away 100,000 chicken sandwiches. Here's how to get a free one
Culver's is refreshing its chicken sandwich lineup, and fans can soon try it for free.
The burger chain plans to give away more than 100,000 free chicken sandwiches Monday, June 16, as its revamped sandwich lineup rolls out at restaurants nationwide, Culver's said in a news release.
The first 100 customers who order at the chain's 1,000-plus restaurants will get one on the house, and no purchase is required.
Fans can pick from three options:
Crispy chicken sandwichSpicy crispy chicken sandwichGrilled chicken sandwich
The new sandwiches went through 'extensive testing' and feature a more flavorful chicken filet, crunchier pickles and a new toasted brioche bun, according to product description.
They'll join the restaurant's permanent menu, appearing alongside the original chicken tenders and other favorites.
'Every little detail is improved — from the juiciness of the chicken to the soft, new brioche bun it sits on,' Kasey McDonald, head of culinary at Culver's, said in the release. 'We took our time to make sure we got these perfect.'
The Wisconsin burger chain is known for its butterburgers and fried cheese curds but said it hopes to satiate customer's growing appetite for chicken. It's the latest restaurant to bolster its chicken offerings in recent months, following similar moves by rivals McDonald's and Wendy's.
McCrispy Strips rolled out at the Golden Arches in early May, and Wendy's made good on its promise of more chicken options with the launch of its Cajun crunch chicken sandwich.
Culver's chicken sandwich giveaway is valid for one-day only on dine-in, to-go or drive-thru orders, the restaurant said. Additional information wasn't immediately available.
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