The best free food deals this week: Save on McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme, and more
This week, several popular restaurant chains are offering free food deals through their apps. By signing up for rewards schemes and making small purchases, customers can receive free items such as pretzels, tacos, and doughnuts. These deals are available at chains including McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Krispy Kreme, and can be accessed through their respective apps.
- ▪Auntie Anne's is offering a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel after downloading their app and making a first purchase.
- ▪McDonald's is giving away free 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with any $1+ purchase for new app accounts.
- ▪Taco Bell is offering a free Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, or Soft Taco upon downloading their app.
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Home > Life The best free food deals this week: Save on McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme, and more How to eat for free this week using app hacks. By Joseph Green Joseph Green Global Shopping Editor Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Read Full Bio on August 12, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Getty Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about how we select deals.
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