American brands are banking on red, white and blue as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
From $17.76 burger deals and eagle-shaped coffee mugs to collectible Coca-Cola cans and limited-edition snacks, businesses are deploy patriotic promotions linked to America’s half-fiftieth anniversary.
Steak and shake Steak ‘n Shake is offering two “Liberty Meals” for $17.76 throughout the month of July.
The meal includes a grass-fed double steakburger, beef tallow fries and a Patriot milkshake, according to the chain.
“$17.76 for two Liberty meals – throughout the month of July!” hamburger chain wrote on
Steak ‘n Shake announced in March that its Patriot Milkshake now came with a dark chocolate Statue of Liberty and would cost $2.50 for the rest of the year.
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Dunkin’ The “Eagle Cup” also includes a promo code for $3 worth of Dunkin’ Zero Medium Refreshments or Drinks for 30 days. (Dunkin’)
Dunkin’ marks the occasion with a limited-edition “Eagle Cup”, themed merchandise and a summer menu tied to America’s 250th Birthday.
The collectible mug features a clear base and a sculpted eagle lid. Dunkin’ said customers can purchase it for $10.99 and receive a free medium drink.
The cup also includes a promo code for $3 Medium Refreshers or Dunkin’ Zero drinks for 30 days.
“Like summer fireworks, this drop won’t last forever. Eagle Cup quantities are limited, so head to your local Dunkin’ shortly before it flies off the shelves,” Dunkin’ said in its June 29 announcement.
Coca-Cola Coca-Cola said each mini can features a design tied to one of the 50 states, Puerto Rico or Washington, DC. (Coca-Cola Co.)
Coca-Cola said its America250 campaign includes limited-edition packaging, personalized bottles and its first collectible America250 mini cans.
Each mini can features a design tied to one of the 50 states, Puerto Rico or Washington, D.C., with local symbols such as Georgia’s fishing and California’s surf culture.
General mills General Mills is launching 79 limited-edition products inspired by America’s 250th birthday through brands including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Fruit Roll-Ups and Blue Buffalo. (General Mills)
General Mills is launching 79 limited-edition products inspired by America’s 250th birthday through brands including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Fruit Roll-Ups and Blue Buffalo.
The line includes Cheerios Birthday Cake, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Stars & Stripes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Root Beer Float, Star-Spangled Cherry Fruit Roll-Ups, Betty Crocker America’s Birthday Cake Cookie Mix and Pillsbury Red, White and Blue Cookie Dough.
“For 160 years, General Mills has been the cornerstone of America’s pantries, with our brands in more than 90 percent of homes across the country,” Courtney Hamacher, vice president and interim director of creative and marketing excellence at General Mills, said in a statement. “As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we are incredibly proud to help families add joy to the table, celebrating the moments, big and small, that matter most.”
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OreoOreo is joining the patriotic campaign with its Firecracker Pop cookie, which would have hit stores on May 4.
Oreo is joining the patriotic campaign with its Firecracker Pop cookie, which would have hit stores on May 4. (Mondélez International)
Queen of milk Dairy Queen is offering a Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float for $2.50 from June 29 to July 5. (Dairy Queen)
Dairy Queen is offering a Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float for $2.50 from June 29 to July 5.
The drink features layers of cherry Misty Slush, soft serve ice cream and blue raspberry Misty Slush with star sprinkles.
McDonald’s McDonald’s announced that it will bring back its Apple Pie Fries to participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23, marking its first large-scale rollout in the United States in more than 30 years. (McDonald’s)
McDonald’s announced it will reportedly bring its fried apple pie back to participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23, marking its first large-scale U.S. rollout in more than 30 years.
“Summer tends to move quickly, but not the moments worth remembering. And with America’s 250th birthday approaching, we’re bringing back a true fan-favorite national treasure designed for slowing down and savoring the season: fried apple pie,” the company said in a press release.
Burger King Burger King is adding a Firecracker Cookie Pie, a fresh dessert with cream, a sugar cookie crust and red, white and blue star sprinkles. (Burger King)
Burger King is adding a Firecracker Cookie Pie, a fresh dessert with cream, a sugar cookie crust and red, white and blue star sprinkles.
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Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme offers a collection of patriotic donuts with red, white and blue designs, including an American donut filled with Cookies n’ Kreme, a fireworks donut and a Freedom Ring donut. (Krispy Kreme)
Krispy Kreme offers a collection of patriotic donuts with red, white and blue designs, including an American donut filled with Cookies n’ Kreme, a fireworks donut and a Freedom Ring donut.
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Bank of America announced that it is expanding its flagship “Museums on Us” program for the July 4 weekend, offering eligible cardholders free admission to 250 museums and cultural institutions across the country. American brands its 250th anniversary.
Ford automobile company Ford Motor Company is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a nationwide pricing campaign aimed at giving American customers a break. (Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images)
Ford Motor Company is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a nationwide pricing campaign aimed at giving American customers a break.
The Michigan-based automaker launched its “American Value.” For American Values,” offering employee-only pricing to all U.S. customers on most new 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles through July 6.
Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel, official partner of America250, has launched a “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” contest. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Cracker Barrel, official partner of America250, has launched a “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” contest. The promotion will give 250 Rewards members $1,000 each in food and fuel prizes.
Teleprinter Security Last Change Change % BAC BANK OF AMERICA CORP. 58.73 +0.37 +0.63% F FORD MOTOR CO. 13.36 -0.28 -2.05% CBRL OLD COUNTRY CRACKER BARREL INC. STORE 53.50 -1.60 -2.90% DYNAMISM PEPSICO INC. 144.22 +3.06 +2.17% “The promotion launches as the country prepares for its 250th anniversary, a milestone rooted in the classic traditions of American travel and the shared experiences that Cracker Barrel has been a part of for generations as a familiar stop along the journey,” Cracker Barrel said in a statement.
Whiskey Mountain Dew has temporarily rebranded itself as “American Dew” for the summer. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Mountain Dew has temporarily rebranded itself as “American Dew” for the summer.
PepsiCo, which owns the soda brand, said the rebranded cans feature American flag-themed labels and packaging.
