July 17th is National Hot Dog Day!!
National Hot Dog Day is an annual celebration dedicated to one of America’s most beloved foods—the hot dog. Observed on the third Wednesday in July, this day is marked by various events, special deals, and a lot of hot dog consumption across the United States.
History:
- Origins: The origins of National Hot Dog Day can be traced back to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC), which established the day to celebrate the hot dog and its role in American culture and cuisine.
- First Celebration: The first National Hot Dog Day was celebrated in 1991.
Significance:
- Cultural Icon: The hot dog has become a cultural icon in the U.S., often associated with summer barbecues, baseball games, and local fairs.
- Economic Impact: The hot dog industry is a significant part of the American food market, with millions of hot dogs consumed each year.
Several restaurants are offering free or discounted dogs to celebrate! Here are the ones we know of…
7-Eleven
7-Eleven and Speedy Rewards members can celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a $2 Big Bite hot dog at 7-Eleven with an in-app offer. Limit one per customer per day. Offer valid through July 23.
Dave’s Hot Dogs
New Jersey-based Dave’s Hot Dogs is celebrating National Hot Dog Day with a couple of deals for dine in or pickup only from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 17.
$2 Sabrett Dogs (DWD, grilled or deep-fried), $0.50 per topping
$4 grilled jumbo boardwalk style dogs
Dog Haus
Download Haus Rewards NOW and a FREE HAUS DOG will be loaded into your account on 7/17.
EG America
Starting July 15 you can get these deals at EG America convenience stores (Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf ‘N Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill):
- Monday, July 15: $0.99 hot dog
- Tuesday, July 16: BOGO free hot dog
- Wednesday, July 17: $2 for two hot dogs
- Thursday, July 18: BOGO free hot dog
- Friday July 19: FREE large fountain drink when you buy two hot dogs
- Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21: B2G1 Free hot dogs
Hot Dog On A Stick
With every Hot Dog on a Stick purchase of $20 or more, customers will receive a FREE Hot Dog on a Stick x Milk-Bone dog bandana and a FREE bag of Milk-Bone Minis for their pup to enjoy now through August 11th.
Love’s
Get a FREE hot dog or roller grill item with an in-app offer on National Hot Dog Day, Wednesday, Juy 17. You must scan the in-app offer (bar code) during checkout.
Nathan’s Famous
Offering their hot dogs for $0.05 (the original price back in 1916 when Nathan’s opened) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find participating locations for this year’s deal.
Philly Pretzel
FREE Pretzel Dog with an in-app offer at Philly Pretzel Factory. Plus, you can grab $1 Pretzel Dogs all day on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. If you don’t already have the app you can download it (it’s free) before next Wednesday to get in on this deal.
Pop’s Beef
Throughout the month of July, Pop’s will be offering $2.99 hot dogs (fries included) every Wednesday, available at all locations. But that’s not all! The brand will also be offering $1.99 hot dogs as well as branded swag on July 17 for National Hot Dog Day.
Portillo’s
$1 Hot Dog w/Purchase of an entree on July 17th. Available only at participating restaurants in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas for orders for dine-in, drive-thru, pickup, and delivery placed at Portillo’s restaurants, app, or website. From July 15-21, Portillo’s fans can enjoy free delivery when they place an order in the Portillo’s app or at Portillos.com.
Wienerschnitzel
At participating locations nationwide, guests can get four of the brand’s iconic Chili Dogs for just $4. Original Chili Dogs only. Must buy multiples of 4 for sale price. July 17, 2024 only. Cheese extra. Tax extra.
