McDonald’s is a big part of many people’s lives. Whether it’s your favorite fast food stop, or it’s the easiest to find (they’re everywhere!), you’ve probably dined from a McDonalds once or twice…per week, per month, or year. McDonald’s deals make an affordable place even more affordable, so we’ll be adding the offers below as we find out about them!
Remember: deals can change at any time, and we do our best to update as soon as we find out. It’s important for you to check links or contact your local restaurant to ensure the deals are still available.
12 Days of Free Food from McDonald’s — The Mariah Menu

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Celebrate the season with the 12 days of free food from McDonald from December 13-24, available in the app only. This McDeal is a partnership with Mariah Carey, and features her favorite menu items from McDonald’s.
Make a purchase of $1 or more in the app, and you’ll get the free item for the day!
- December 13: Big Mac
- December 14: McChicken Sandwich
- December 15: Bakery Item
- December 16: Chicken McNuggets (6-piece)
- December 17: Cheeseburger
- December 18: Hotcakes (Breakfast Hours only!)
- December 19: McDouble
- December 20: Apple Pie
- December 21: Sausage McMuffin with Egg (Breakfast Hours only!)
- December 22: Double Cheeseburger
- December 23: Sausage Biscuit (Breakfast Hours only!)
- December 24: Chocolate Chip Cookies (2-pack or 3-pack) – perfect for leaving out for Santa (if the cookies make it home!)
You must make the purchase via the app to get the freebie; offer not available in-store.
Free Mariah Merch
Want more Mariah? The first 10,000 fans to redeem the Mariah Menu deal through Mobile Order & Pay on December 15 and 21, 2021 can win Mariah Merch. The freebies include throwback t-shirts and stylish beanies.

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Free Fries & Drink with Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
The holidays are CrispyJuicyTender at McDonalds. Order a Crispy Chicken Sandwich and get free medium Fries and a free medium soft drink as gift from McDonalds to you.
Offer valid through December 12 only at participating U.S. McDonald’s. Valid 1x/week. McD app download and registration required.
Free Fries at McDonald’s on Fridays
Who loves free McDonald’s fries?! Get free fries at McDonalds on Fridays!
This deal is available through the McDonald’s app at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide
You can get free fries from McDonald’s on Fridays when you use the McDonald’s McD App through December 31, 2021!
To get your free medium fries, place a $1 minimum order using Mobile Order & Pay through the McD App.
More McDonald’s App Deals
For all of the McDonald’s deals currently available on its app, click here. There are others you don’t want to miss!
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