# Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions McDonald's Free Fries Friday Deal is an App-Only Exclusive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-06-21 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-fries-friday References: [fastfoodclub](https://www.fastfoodclub.com/p/mcdonalds-welcomes-summer-with-free-fries-every-friday-plus-a-new-deal/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html#download-app)  The [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-free-fries-friday) Free Fries Friday deal is being run by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-perks-members) brand in a bid to satisfy increasing consumer calls for perks for their patronage. The deal will be accessible by consumers every Friday through the end of the year and only requires them to place an order on the brand's app for $1 or more to receive a complimentary order of medium fries. The promotion could help to drive further traffic to the brand's app, while also encouraging customers to take a look at what else is available for them to try out. The McDonald's Free Fries Friday deal is being run in addition to the brand's National French Fry Day on July 13, 2024 where consumers can pick up free fries with no purchase necessary. Image Credit: McDonald’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **App-exclusive Deals:** App-exclusive deals capitalize on growing consumer demand for convenient and digital-first engagement. - **Weekly Promotions:** Recurring weekly promotions foster habitual app usage and enhance customer loyalty. - **Consumer Perk Incentivization:** Offering complimentary products as perks addresses consumer desire for added value and satisfaction. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** QSR brands can leverage app-exclusive promotions to increase digital engagement and order frequency. - **Mobile App Development:** Innovations in mobile app development are crucial for enabling personalized and seamless consumer promotional experiences. - **Customer Loyalty Programs:** Customer loyalty programs benefit from incorporating attractive digital incentives that prompt regular participation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-free-fries-friday.md) - [Complimentary Fries Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-fries-fri.md) - [Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-perks-members.md) - [Complementary Food QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-live-free-fridays.md) - [Complimentary Fries Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-promotion.md) - [QSR Value Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-value-deal.md) - [Complimentary Fries QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-potato-pass.md) - [QSR French Fry Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-or-skinny-fries.md) - [Fry Lover Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequent-fryer-program.md)