Restaurants Offer Chicken Sandwich Deals Nov. 9
Popeyes, McDonald's, KFC and other chains are running National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day promotions on Monday, Nov. 9.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Dining Out
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Restaurants across the United States are offering National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day deals on Monday, Nov. 9, including free sandwiches with minimum spends and $2 chicken sandwiches. The promotions reflect growing demand for fried chicken sandwiches at American restaurants.
Why it matters
Fried chicken sandwich consumption at American restaurants rose 19% from 2019 to 2024, while burger consumption fell 3% over the same period. The day's deals show how major chains are competing for that growing demand.
Popeyes offers a free chicken sandwich with a $10 minimum spend on in-store pickup orders, while McDonald's sells its McCrispy for $2 through the app. Buffalo Wild Wings, KFC, and Whataburger rewards members also receive chicken sandwich offers, and Arby's sells chicken sliders for $1.99.
The players
Popeyes
Popeyes is a fried chicken restaurant chain known for its spicy chicken sandwich, which sparked a widely publicized rivalry with competitors after its 2019 launch.
McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain, and its McCrispy sandwich is among the chicken sandwiches competing in the fast-food market.
The details
Popeyes requires an in-store pickup order placed through its app or website to qualify for the free sandwich. McDonald's offers the $2 McCrispy through its app for pickup or drive-thru orders, and rewards programs at several chains require app or website enrollment.
Timeline
2019: Popeyes launched its first chicken sandwich, prompting a social media feud among fast-food chains.
2019 to 2024: Fried chicken sandwich consumption rose 19% at American restaurants.
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026: National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day deals take effect.
Culture Shift
The 2019 chicken sandwich rivalry launched after Popeyes entered the market and marked the start of a sustained rise in fried chicken sandwich demand. Restaurants have since expanded their chicken offerings as consumption grew 19% from 2019 to 2024.
Customers can get a free Popeyes sandwich with a $10 pickup order or a $2 McCrispy through the McDonald's app on Nov. 9. Rewards members at several chains can access chicken sandwich discounts that day only if they place orders through the apps or websites listed in the promotions.
The takeaway
Checking chain apps before ordering can unlock promotions that are not available in store. Comparing app-only deals across chains can help customers find the lowest price on chicken sandwiches.
Further reading
Explore more dining out news for other restaurant deals and food trends across the country.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Star-Gazette.
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