4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
By Stephanie Weaver at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) · · 1 min read

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
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