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10 National Sandwich Day Freebies and Deals

Tasty bargains from Potbelly, Subway, 7-Eleven and more

3-minute read

Abigail Seaberg,

AARP

Published October 30, 2026

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Devoted to all things deli? Then mark your calendar for National Sandwich Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and check out these 10 deals at nationwide chains. Don’t want to eat out? Celebrate at home by making two of our favorite sandwiches from the recipes below.

Subway

Subway rewards members can get a free footlong sandwich when they buy one of equal or lesser value online or in the Subway app. This deal is redeemable at participating locations from Oct. 27 to Nov. 8 and excludes the Fresh Fit, 5 Meat Italian and Big Hot Pastrami subs.

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Jimmy John’s

Jimmy John’s is offering a free 8-inch original, favorite, toasted (excluding the brisket option), plain slim or Little John sandwich or wrap when you buy one on Nov. 3. Jimmy John’s rewards members can get the deal from participating locations by entering the promo code SANDWICH for online or in-app checkout.

Locate a Jimmy John’s near you.

Jersey Mike’s

Jersey Mike’s customers can get free delivery when they spend at least $5 online or in the Jersey Mike’s app on Nov. 3. This deal is available at all locations.

Check out your closest Jersey Mike’s.

Firehouse Subs

Spend at least $15 at any Firehouse Subs on Nov. 3 and get a medium sub for free. All subs are included in the deal except for the brisket subs, and rewards members must place their orders online or in the app to score the savings.

Find a Firehouse Subs in your neighborhood.

Potbelly

Order from any Potbelly location online or in the Potbelly app on Nov. 3 to get a free original sandwich or wrap when you buy any big or original sandwich or wrap. Enter the promo code BOGO at checkout to get the deal.

See if there’s a Potbelly in your neighborhood.

McAlister’s Deli

McAlister’s Deli rewards members can get a regular sandwich for $5 from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. Just apply the reward at checkout to redeem the offer in any restaurant, online or in the app.

Locate your nearest McAlister’s Deli.

Schlotzsky’s Deli

Schlotzsky’s Deli rewards members can get a medium sandwich for $5 from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. You can get the deal for up to 10 sandwiches in one order when you apply the reward at online or in-app checkout or in person at any store.

Check out Schlotzsky’s Deli locations.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop rewards members can score a half-priced sub when they buy a full-priced one from any location on Nov. 3. All size subs are included in this deal. Redeem it during online, in-app or in-store checkout.

See if there’s a Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in your area.

Pollo Campero

Pollo Campero customers can get a classic or spicy chicken sandwich, any regular-size drink and regular-size french fries for $9.99 when they mention the deal at in-store checkout. This is a limited-time promotion with no set end date, available at participating locations.

Head to your local Pollo Campero.

7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes

7Rewards and Speedy rewards members can get a 20 oz. Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Pepsi or Mountain Dew for $1 when they buy any qualifying market or deli sandwich at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations from Oct. 28 through Jan. 5.

Find a 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes near you.

Make Your Own Tasty Sandwich

Looking to have some Sandwich Day fun at home? Try making Gordon Ramsay’s Everything Chopped on an Everything Bagel recipe for breakfast. Or chef up some Fried Halloumi sandwiches with peaches, arugula and honey for a light and fruity lunch.

Abigail Seaberg is a freelance journalist based in San Diego. Since graduating from the University of Richmond in 2019, she’s covered subjects as diverse as oncology research, local news, celebrity updates, and health and wellness topics.

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