# Free Food Frenzies Arby's Offers Freeby Wednesdays for the Summer By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-free-food References: [google](http://www.google.com/trends/hottrends?q=arbys&date=2009-5-13&sa=X) & [abc2news](http://www.abc2news.com/content/financialsurvival/yourquestions/story/Arbys-Offers-Up-Freeby-Wednesday/gg5Acunp6k-wMrnQsVpwxg.cspx) Running low on funds this summer? Well [Arby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-promotion)’s is here to help! From now until August 26th, select Arby’s across North America will be featuring [Freeby Wednesdays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-hour). Every single Wednesday, the fast-food chain will be offering a different free sandwich. Usually with a drink with purchase, every week Arby’s will be mixing up their free sandwich of the day, generally promoting new menu items. On this fine spring Wednesday, I think I might just pop over to Arby’s for some free food! From [abc2News](http://www.abc2news.com/content/financialsurvival/yourquestions/story/Arbys-Offers-Up-Freeby-Wednesday/gg5Acunp6k-wMrnQsVpwxg.cspx): *Arby’s Wednesday Freeby Calendar* *MAY 13 - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase 20 - Free Chocolate Malt Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase 27 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase JUNE 3 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase 10 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase 17 - Free Regular Sidekickers® with any sandwich purchase 24 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase JULY 1 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase 8 - Free Orange Cream Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase 15 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase 22 - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase 29 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase AUGUST 5 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase 12 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase 19 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase 26 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Free Food Promotions:** There is a trend of fast-food chains offering free food promotions, like Arby's Freeby Wednesdays, to attract customers and boost sales. - **Menu Innovation:** Fast-food chains are using free sandwich promotions, like Arby's rotating weekly free sandwich, to promote new menu items and drive customer engagement. - **Customer Loyalty Programs:** Fast-food chains are using free food promotions as a strategy to build customer loyalty and increase repeat business. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast-food:** Fast-food chains like Arby's are using free food promotions as a marketing strategy to attract customers and boost sales. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants are leveraging free food promotions to drive customer engagement and promote new menu items, as seen in Arby's Freeby Wednesdays. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the use of free food promotions to attract and retain customers, taking inspiration from Arby's Freeby Wednesdays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free Crispy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Revived Low-Cost QSR Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-promotion.md) - [Basketball-Themed QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-3.md) - [Complementary Food QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-live-free-fridays.md) - [Rewarding QSR Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-bogogo-deal.md) - [Complimentary Fries QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-potato-pass.md) - [Low-Cost Seafood Sandwich Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-surf-turf-deal.md) - [Complimentary Burger QSR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-burger-day.md) - [Free Peppermint Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-peppermint-frosty.md)