The longest day of the year is one of the sweetest.
For the first day of summer Friday, which also is National Smoothie Day, several businesses are offering frozen freebies and discounts like 50% off smoothies.
June 21 also is National Selfie Day, Take Your Dog to Work Day, National Seashell Day and National Take Back the Lunch Break Day, according to NationalDayCalendar.com.
The freebie fest continues Saturday at Krispy Kreme.
Because 1 million free doughnuts were given out June 7 for National Doughnut Day, Krispy Kreme has a second deal. The doughnut chain is giving out its new Original Filled doughnuts, available in vanilla and chocolate, while supplies last.
Friday’s freebies and deals
Participation and offers can vary by location and unless otherwise noted these deals are only available June 21 and while supplies last. Some will require you to have a restaurant’s app or be signed up for emails. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location.
Auntie Anne’s: The pretzel chain’s new Strawberry Lemonade Frost debuts Friday and for delivery orders will be available in a special keep-cold cup. While there’s not a deal, earn points with the My Preztel Perks loyalty program.
Bahama Breeze: The chain’s Legendary Island Cocktails are $5 Friday.
Boston Market: Bring in any sandwich – whether it’s homemade or from a competitor – between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and get a free Boston Market sandwich. The chain is calling its first day of summer “sandwich throwdown” a nationwide taste test of its four new sandwiches.
Carl’s Jr.: The chain’s 100 Days of Summer promotion features limited-time offers and contests. Through Aug. 20, there will be a daily Happy Hour with six-piece Chicken Stars and a small Coca-Cola for $3, four-piece Chicken Stars with any combo purchase for $1 and new classic floats for $2.99. On social media, share how you’re celebrating summer and each week winners will be selected. Learn more at www.carlsjr100daysofsummer.com.
Dairy Queen: With an offer on the DQ mobile app and any purchase Friday, get a free small regular or dipped cone. Download the app at www.dairyqueen.com/app.
Edible Arrangements: Get $1.99 smoothies or fruit cups through Sunday. Not all locations sell smoothies and the deal is available at stores and for in-store orders placed online with promo code SMOOTHIE.
Fruitlove: Get the new spoonable smoothie for free after a rebate from the Ibotta cashback app at select stores for National Smoothie Day. The smoothie comes in five flavors and “combines the benefits of creamy yogurt and real fruits and vegetables, with the added convenience of an adorable green spoon,” the company said in a statement.
Jamba: The chain, which recently changed its name from Jamba Juice, is giving away free small smoothies from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. Choose from Watermelon Breeze, Vanilla Blue Sky or White Gummi smoothie.
Nekter Juice Bar: Superfood smoothies are $5 Friday for rewards members at participating locations. Download the app at www.nekterjuicebar.com.
Planet Smoothie: From 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, get a free 16-ounce Mediterranean Monster smoothie. No purchase is necessary and limit one free smoothie while supplies last.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Through Friday, the chain is celebrating “Take Back Your Lunch Day” with a buy-one-get-one free offer on sandwiches, salads or Pick-Your-Pair.
Red Mango: Get 50% off any smoothie Friday.
Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies: Rewards members get triple rewards on all in-store and online purchases Friday. Sign up for the loyalty program at www.robeks.com.
Smoothie Factory: Smoothies are half price Friday.
Smoothie King: Use the chain’s Healthy Rewards app with a purchase Friday and get a free 20-ounce smoothie offer loaded on the app to redeem June 22-27. The free smoothie is limited to a $6 value. Get the app at www.smoothieking.com/healthy-rewards.
Wayback Burgers: Friday is the chain’s Free Shake Day. Get a free 12-ounce Black & White Milkshake, while supplies last at participating locations. No purchase is necessary and there’s a limit of one per customer.
Mark your calendars! Free Shake Day is this Friday. Visit your local Wayback Burgers to get a free 12oz Black and White Milkshake.
No purchase necessary. One per person. In-restaurant only. While supplies last. See restaurant for details. pic.twitter.com/kg08pshmMj
— Wayback Burgers (@waybackburgers) June 18, 2019