# Complimentary French Fry Sides Penn Station is Marking National French Fry Day 2017 with Freebies By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-13 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-french-fry-day-2017 References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/penn-station-giving-away-fries-national-french-fry-day) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pennstation/photos/a.297242128913.148879.14050833913/10155548422433914/?type=3&theater) In honor of National French Fry Day 2017, Penn Station East Coast Subs is rewarding its loyal customers with their favorite potato-based side dish. Though the fast casual chain is known for its made-to-order sub sandwiches, its fresh-cut French fires are equally loved by its customers. On July 13th, 2017, Penn Station will be giving away free orders of of brand's fresh-cut French fires with the purchase of any sub sandwich. The 'Fry Day' promotion will be running at all 310 Penn Station locations, which span across 15 states. With a growing number of fast casual and QSR brands embracing foodie holidays as a way to give back to their customers, Penn Station's latest promotion for National French Fry Day 2017 demonstrates the ongoing popularity of such initiatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foodie Holiday Promotions:** Fast casual and QSR brands continue to embrace foodie holidays as a way to give back to their customers, offering innovative and unique promotions. - **Free Side Dish Promotions:** QSR chains are innovating by offering customers free sides with the purchase of specific menu items, creating excitement among customers. - **Fresh-cut Fries Trend:** As customers demand more fresh and made-to-order food options, the trend of fresh-cut fries is on the rise, with more chains offering this menu item. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are offering innovative promotions, creating excitement and loyalty among customers. - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants are joining in on the trend of foodie holiday promotions, demonstrating their desire to connect and give back to customers. - **Potato Product Companies:** Potato product companies can capitalize on the fresh-cut fries trend by providing chains with high-quality potatoes and innovative cutting techniques for unique menu offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complimentary Fries Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-promotion.md) - [Rewarding French Fry Passes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-loaded-fry-pass.md) - [QSR French Fry Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-or-skinny-fries.md) - [Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-fries-friday.md) - [Festive French Fry Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-first-french-fry-house.md) - [Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-free-fries-friday.md) - [Exclusive French Fry Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-french-fry-days.md) - [Complimentary Fries QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-potato-pass.md) - [Customizable Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-bags.md)