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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Memorial Day 2025 Food Deals: Krispy Kreme, Honey Dew, Twin Peaks & more offer freebies for veterans and others
Fast-Food Deals Extend Beyond Memorial Day Live Events Specials for Veterans and Military Personnel Family Meals and Refreshing Drinks Also on the Menu More Offers Across the Nation FAQs Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? Is Memorial Day only for fallen soldiers? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As Americans prepare to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025 — a federal holiday dedicated to honoring fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces — food chains across the country are rolling out special offers to mark the occasion. The long weekend, often regarded as the unofficial start of summer, sees a surge in travel, outdoor gatherings, and notably, dining promotions. From doughnuts to pizza, and everything in between, leading restaurants and quick-service chains are offering an array of Memorial Day food deals and limited-time offers to attract both holiday travelers and those staying offers began earlier in May and extend beyond the holiday, reflecting an increased effort by brands to capture Memorial Day's high footfall and delivery Jr., for instance, is offering its Build Your Own Bag (BYOB) combo through July 8. For $5.99, customers receive a 4-piece Chicken Stars, a sandwich option (either the Cali Classic or Spicy Chicken), and a side such as fries or onion rings, as mentioned in a report by USA Kreme is marking the holiday with a sweet incentive. All weekend long, patrons can buy any dozen doughnuts at regular price and receive a dozen Original Glazed for just $3.17 — a nod to the brand's original recipe dating back to Checkers & Rally's, a $4 meal bundle includes a sandwich, seasoned fries, a drink, and a Cinnamon Apple Pie — all available only on Memorial brands are also paying tribute to veterans and active-duty military members with targeted discounts. Grimaldi's Pizzeria is offering a 15% discount on May 26 for anyone with a valid military ID — a deal that's also available year-round at participating Peaks and Logan's Roadhouse are also extending special benefits to service members. Twin Peaks is offering an exclusive Memorial Day-only discount for military personnel, while Logan's provides a 10% discount year-round and 20% off Party Packs for Memorial Day Weekend to its rewards Dew joins the cause by offering free coffee to all veterans — a gesture of appreciation available for the duration of the Pizza is encouraging group orders with its Crowd Pleaser Combo, featuring two medium pizzas, cheesy bread, and dessert for $24.99 using promo code is keeping things cool with $3 medium refreshers in tropical flavors like Strawberry Dragonfruit and Raspberry Watermelon. Dunkin' Rewards users can earn bonus points when placing advance orders on Memorial Eatery is serving a family-friendly combo of two pizzas and a salad for just $20, valid from May 23 through Memorial Sullivan's Steakhouse's $10–$20 bar bites during Happy Hour to Krystal's limited-time Sackful DelList, food lovers have plenty of reasons to celebrate this Memorial Day beyond backyard national brands such as Petco, REI, and Walmart are also participating in holiday promotions, some extending into retail spaces as a mix of patriotic appreciation and summertime marketing, Memorial Day 2025 is shaping up to be a major occasion for US Memorial Day food deals and offers across the Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is the nation's most solemn annual tribute to honor and remember the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in Day, observed on the final Monday of May, pays tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in military service. It is a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring those American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Memorial Day 2025: Score food deals at Carl's Jr, Krispy Kreme, Twin Peaks and more
Memorial Day 2025: Score food deals at Carl's Jr, Krispy Kreme, Twin Peaks and more Show Caption Hide Caption Army soldiers place Memorial Day flags in Arlington National Cemetery The Old Guard placed about 260,000 flags at the gravestones of service members and their families at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is almost here, and with it comes the unofficial start of summer. The annual federal holiday recognizing members of the armed forces from any war always falls on the last Monday of May, and this year, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26. Apart from backyard barbecues, road trips, lake trips and the plethora of other activities on many people's day off work, some restaurants are offering deals and specials to observe the holiday. Unless noted, these deals are available for Monday only. Here are some of the Memorial Day deals you can score this year. Memorial Day deals and specials Deals below are for Monday (Memorial Day) only unless noted otherwise. Eight-O-Clock Coffee: Running from May 19 to May 26, customers can use the code DIVEIN for 10% off sitewide. Carl's Jr.: Offered until July 8, Carl Jr's Build Your Own Bag (BYOB) comes with 4-piece Chicken Stars, a choice of a Single Cali Classic or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and a side including Natural Cut Fries or Onion Rings for only $5.99. Marco's Pizza: Customers can use the code FEED5 to get the Crowd Pleaser Combo for $24.99, which includes 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, CheezyBread and CinnaSquares. Krispy Kreme: With an offer running through all of Memorial Day weekend, Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen of its Original Glazed Doughnuts for only $3.17, with the purchase of any dozen at a regular price. Dunkin': The store is offering medium refreshers for only $3, flavors include Tropical Guava, Strawberry Dragonfruit, Mango Pineapple and Raspberry Watermelon with their choice of Lemonade or Sparkling Water. Dunkin' Rewards members can receive 100 Bonus Points if they order ahead on Memorial Day. Honey Dew: An offer only available for veterans, Honey Dew is offering a free small or medium regular coffee for all veterans on Memorial Day. Grimaldi's: All active duty and retired military personnel can show a valid military ID to receive a 15% discount on Monday, May 26, but also year-round at participating Grimaldi's locations. Offer not eligible to be combined with other discounts or promotions. Checkers & Rally's: The fast food chain is offering a $4 special on Memorial Day, the deal includes a choice of a Cheese Double or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, a side of Famous Seasoned Fries, a 12 oz. drink and a Cinnamon Apple Pie. Newk's Eatery: A deal for the whole family, the eatery is offering its family meal deal with 2 pizzas and 1 salad for only $20. The offer runs from May 23 until Monday, May 26. Sullivan's Steakhouse: Sullivan's is offering Happy Hour bar bites ranging from $10 to $20 on Memorial Day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with options like the Angry Shrimp and Beef Wellington Bites on offer. Twin Peaks: With an offer available only on Memorial Day, Twin Peaks is offering a 'special discount' to all active military members or veterans. Logan's Roadhouse: With multiple deals on offer, Logan's Rewards Members can enjoy 20% off Party Packs for Memorial Day Weekend. Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round. Krystal: Available for only one day, the fast-food chain is offering its Sackful Deal which includes 12 Original Krystals for just $12 or 12 Cheese Krystals for $15, available online and in-store. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Miami Herald
01-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Another fast-food burger chain is quietly closing locations
Although it once seemed impossible for emerging fast-food brands to overpower the already established giants like McDonald's (MCD) , Burger King, and Subway, times have changed, and newer chains are making headway in the quick-service industry. With younger generations favoring innovation, technology, and efficiency, older fast-food chains may be losing their appeal. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter This has led some classic chains to slowly reduce their footprints and sparked fear that they will be completely erased. Related: McDonald's menu adds new item that Chick-fil-A fans love If established fast-food chains don't start formulating new strategies, following trends, and adapting to consumers' needs, this fate might reach them sooner than anticipated. To be fair, McDonald's and Burger King aren't going anywhere, but some other classic chains are facing increasing problems. Image source: TheCKE Restaurants has over 3,800 company-operated and franchised restaurants in 44 states and 43 countries worldwide under Hardee's and Carl's Jr., two classic American fast-food chains. The sister brands are known for their recognizable single-star logo and classic menus, which include charbroiled burgers, chicken strips, and fries. Although they are owned by the same company and have the same restaurant colors and logos, slight differences include Carl's Jr.'s Chicken Stars star-shaped nuggets and the Hardee's breakfast menu. However, these are minor differences compared to the chains' similarities, which have made them almost identical, despite them once being two distinct brands with separate menus. Related: Popular breakfast restaurant chain menu adds deal amid closures Carl's Jr. was founded in 1941 and had restaurants mainly on the West Coast. A few years later, Hardee's emerged in 1960 and began opening locations all across the U.S. CKE Restaurants, the owner of Carl's Jr., acquired Hardee's in 1997. This might have been the biggest detrimental move for both brands, since their success tracks have shifted drastically ever since. Although the merger helped the company expand its footprint to nearly 2,500 locations at the time, it also caused Hardee's and Carl's Jr. to lose their identities as individual brands, leading to overlapping menus and businesses that operated without a significant distinction or a focus on different consumer preferences. In 2023, Summit Restaurants Holdings, a major Hardee's franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This led the company to close nearly 40 Hardee's locations across multiple states in the Midwest and South, which it attributed to underperformance across all restaurants and a lack of in-store foot traffic. Although devastating, this event only began a series of continuous closures. More Food News: Wendy's makes 'dirty' addition to its menuPopular Southern fast-food chain returns to Texas after a decadeChipotle CEO plans major change customers will cheer Last year, Hardee's closed locations in at least seven cities in Illinois and has already made multiple closures in 2025, including one in Delaware. Carl's Jr. also suffered a similar unfortunate fate. Over the last several months, it has closed multiple locations, with over 20 restaurants in Australia last year and one in Georgetown, Texas, which is being replaced by a new Chick-fil-A location this month. Both fast-food chains already have a very limited presence on the East Coast and in the New England region, as there are no restaurants in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, or Vermont. Because CKE Restaurants is not publicly traded, the fast-food chains' exact restaurant counts are not available. The company has also not confirmed the precise number of restaurant closures completed in 2025 or planned for the rest of the year. And, while the company has closed locations, Carl's Jr. Restaurants and Hardee's Restaurants still have over 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 43 foreign countries and U.S. territories. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
