WASHINGTON — National Sandwich Day is your chance to get a free meal.
Nov. 3 is National Sandwich Day, and many sandwich shops and chains are participating with free items and donations.
According to , the holiday was created to celebrate John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who created the easy, go-to meal in 1792.
See where to get the best deals on Friday.
Tomorrow is National Sandwich Day. Download the Capriotti's App to celebrate with a free upsize from small to medium tomorrow. !
— Capriotti's (@capriottis)
It’s the best day of the year — National Sandwich Day! Click the link to receive a $2 Off Any Regular Coupon, and come celebrate with us
— Jersey Mike's Subs (@jerseymikes)
Celebrate with an 8" Just $5 all day
— Quiznos (@Quiznos)
Stop by any Schlotzsky's nationwide on Friday, November 3 and score a small Original for just $2.99!
— Schlotzsky's (@Schlotzskys)
It’s Friday & , you should probably celebrate with a $4 McAlister’s Club. Details:
— McAlister's Deli (@McAlistersDeli)
Free sandwiches and donated meals? Now that’s something to high five about.
— SUBWAY® (@SUBWAY)
reports that local Chik-Fil-A and Arby’s locations are offering their own deals at participating locations to customers. They also state that Blimpie locations have sent out a coupon to those in their eClub.
Don’t see your small, independently-owned, local favorite on this list? Don’t be discouraged. Check in to see if they have any deals of their own!