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11 Deli-cious Deals for National Sandwich Day

Discounts from Panera, Jersey Mike’s and more

Abigail Seaberg,

AARP

Published October 30, 2025

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Are you a submarine queen, a hoagie hero or a foot-long fan? If so, National Sandwich Day is the day for you. Celebrate the unofficial holiday on Monday, Nov. 3, by snagging the money-saving deals below. Want to celebrate by making your own sandwich? We have you covered, with two amazing sandwich recipes.

Subway

Head to Subway on National Sandwich Day to get a foot-long for $1 when you buy another foot-long of equal or greater value. You must be an MVP Rewards member and use the promo code FOOTLONGFAN on the Subway app or at Subway.com to get the deal. This deal excludes Fresh Fit, 5 Meat Italian and Footlong Snacks.

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Panera

Panera customers can get a whole sandwich for $5 when they buy one of equal or greater value on Nov. 3. This deal is only for people who order as a MyPanera member.

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Jersey Mike’s

Score free delivery from Jersey Mike’s on Monday when you order through the Jersey Mike’s app or online.

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Jimmy John’s

Jimmy John’s customers can get a half-priced Picklewich when they order a Jimmy John’s toasted sandwich on Nov. 3. You must use the promo code TOASTED and order as a JJ Rewards member to get the deal.

Locate your closest Jimmy John’s.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs loyalty members can get a free medium Hook & Ladder, Firehouse Meatball, Turkey & Provolone or Italian sub when they spend at least $15 on Nov. 3. You can get the deal via online ordering or the Firehouse Subs app.

Find a Firehouse Subs near you.

McAlister’s

Existing McAlister’s Rewards members can get a buy one, get one for 50 percent off sandwich deal from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9. New rewards members who sign up from Nov. 3 to Nov. 16 will receive the same reward deposited into their account — except their deal will last until Nov. 30. Both deals require you to apply the reward at checkout; they exclude 12-inch and King sandwiches.

See if there’s a McAlister’s Deli near you.

Potbelly

Use the promo code BOGO on Potbelly.com or the Potbelly app to get a free Original Potbelly Sandwich or Wrap when you buy any Big or Original Sandwich or Wrap. This deal will be active only on Monday.

Find your closest Potbelly.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop customers can score a half-priced turkey sub on National Sandwich Day with the purchase of one at regular price. Capriotti’s Rewards members can get this deal when they order in-shop, online or in-app.

Find a Capriotti’s near you.

Schlotzsky’s

Schlotzsky’s Rewards members can get up to 10 medium sandwiches for $5 each from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3. Just make sure you apply the reward at checkout.

See if there’s a Schlotzsky’s close to you.

Popeyes

Popeyes might not be celebrating National Sandwich Day, but it’s celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day (Sunday, Nov. 9). From now through Nov. 9, Popeyes Rewards members can get a free chicken sandwich with a $10 minimum purchase (excluding tax and fees). Just make sure you redeem the deal in the Offers tab online or in the app before checking out. This deal is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico.

Find your local Popeyes.

Bagelista

Head to Bagelista for 20 percent off any online order of $35.99 or more on Nov. 3. This purchase minimum includes free shipping, and there is no promo code needed.

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Make Your Own Tasty Sandwich

Start your day in a tasty way with Gordon Ramsay’s Everything Chopped on an Everything Bagel recipe. Or try this fun and fruity Fried Halloumi Sandwiches With Peaches, Argula and Honey recipe for a light lunch.

Abigail Seaberg is a freelance journalist based in Boston. She covers subjects as diverse as oncology research, local news, celebrity updates, and health and wellness topics.

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