KFC Is Giving Away a Free Bucket With $15 Orders: Code KFSPEED Ends Sunday

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KFC has a brand-new weekend offer for chicken fans. Members of KFC Rewards — which is free to join — can grab a free bucket with any online order of $15 or more by entering the code KFSPEED at checkout. This October 2026 offer ends tomorrow, October 11, so it will not stick around.

The Deal: Place $15+ Order Online, Get Free Bucket

Place a $15+ online order at a participating store and you can add one free bucket to your cart. The free choices are an 8-piece dark meat bucket, 8-piece Tenders, 10-piece Wings, or 24-piece Nuggets. The promo is limited to one free bucket per account, and no substitutions are allowed. It is one of the better food deals running this month.

How to get it Online

This fast food bargain is easy to claim. Build an online cart of at least $15, apply KFSPEED in the coupons field before paying, and your free bucket will be added. These kinds of freebies from big chains rarely last long, so check the latest deals before the deadline.

McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Pickle Juice in Chicago for Marathon Weekend: How to Get Pickle Boost

If free food is your love language, lace up: the fast food giant McDonald's has bottled its own pickle brine — yes, really — and it's handing out free Pickle Boost pickle juice in Chicago this marathon weekend. The limited-edition drink is timed to the 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon, when cramps are every runner's nightmare. And it's one of the funkiest freebies of October 2026.

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Whether you're running 26.2 miles or just cheering from the sidelines, here's everything to know about scoring a bottle.

What is Pickle Boost?

Pickle Boost is a tiny 2-ounce bottle of McDonald's pickle brine, made from the same brine supplied by the chain's longtime pickle partner, Mr. Chips, Inc. The giveaway was announced October 5–6 as a marathon-weekend exclusive — and Chicago is the only city getting it. No national rollout has been announced.

Where and when to grab it

The Friday preview is already history: on Oct 9, the Lakefront Trail stop at 2401 N. Lake Shore Dr. handed out bottles from 7am to 1pm CT. Sunday is the big day. On race day — Sunday, October 11, 2026 — five Chicago McDonald's restaurants will double as “Pickle Boost Pit Stops,” serving free bottles from 7am to 3pm CT. The deal: two bottles per person, free, while supplies last. And here's the best part — you don't have to be a runner. Runners and spectators are both welcome. The five pit stops, each on or near the marathon course: 2635 N Clark St; 1563 N Wells St; 600 N Clark St; 203 N LaSalle St; and 207 E 35th St.

Why pickle juice works for cramps

Athletes have sworn by pickle juice for years — sideline staffs keep it on hand for muscle cramps. A 2010 study found that about a third of a cup of pickle brine relieved cramps faster than plain water. The twist? Some researchers credit the effect not to the electrolytes, but to a nerve reflex triggered by the vinegar that tells a cramping muscle to stand down.

One weekend, one city, and a whole lot of brine. If you're in Chicago on Sunday, swing by a pit stop and grab your free Pickle Boost — your calves may thank you by mile 20.

Scooter's Coffee Giving Away Free Medium Coffee September 27-29 for National Coffee Day

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Scooter's Coffee is pouring free coffee for three straight days — Sunday, September 27 through Tuesday, September 29 — in honor of National Coffee Day.

How to get your free Scooter's Coffee

Just pull up the Scooter's Coffee mobile app at any location nationwide and a medium brewed coffee is yours — no purchase necessary. Pick from their smooth medium roast Scooter's Blend, the Flavor of the Day flavored coffee, or their bold dark roast. The free coffee offer is good once per guest, per day, so you can go back all three days of these coffee deals.

Free sticker on National Coffee Day

On Tuesday, September 29 — National Coffee Day itself — the earliest customers at each location will score a special "Fueled by Scooter's Coffee" sticker, while supplies last. So get there early if you want one of these freebies.

Good to know

The deals run September 2026 only, Sunday through Tuesday, and must be redeemed through the mobile app. While you're there, their brewed coffee pairs well with a bite to eat like their sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and fresh-baked pastries.