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US brands unveil patriotic deals and snacks for America’s 250th
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American brands are going all in on red, white and blue as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.
From $17.76 burger deals and eagle-shaped coffee cups to collectible Coca-Cola cans and limited-edition snacks, companies are rolling out patriotic promotions tied to America’s semiquincentennial.
Steak ‘n Shake
Steak ’n Shake is offering two “Liberty Meals” for $17.76 throughout July.
The meal includes a double grass-fed Steakburger, beef tallow fries and a Patriot milkshake, according to the chain.
“$17.76 for two Liberty Meals — all July long!” the burger chain wrote on X. “A Liberty Meal includes a double grass-fed Steakburger, beef tallow fries, and a Patriot milkshake. Can’t touch this, Mr. Five Guys.”
Steak ’n Shake announced in March that its Patriot Milkshake now comes with a dark chocolate Statue of Liberty and will be priced at $2.50 for the rest of the year.
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Dunkin’

The “Eagle Cup” also includes a promotional code for $3 medium Refreshers or Dunkin’ Zero beverages for 30 days. (Dunkin’)
Dunkin’ is marking the occasion with a limited-edition “Eagle Cup,” themed merchandise and a summer menu tied to America’s 250th birthday.
The collectible cup features a clear base and a sculpted eagle lid. Dunkin’ said customers can purchase it for $10.99 and receive a free medium beverage.
The cup also includes a promotional code for $3 medium Refreshers or Dunkin’ Zero beverages for 30 days.
“Like summer fireworks, this drop won’t last forever. Quantities of the Eagle Cup are limited, so head to your local Dunkin’ soon 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, D.C. (Coca-Cola Co.)
Coca-Cola said its America250 campaign includes limited-edition packaging, custom bottles and its first America250 collectible 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 peach and California’s surf culture.
General Mills

General Mills is rolling out 79 limited-edition products inspired by America’s 250th birthday across brands including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Fruit Roll-Ups and Blue Buffalo. (General Mills)
General Mills is rolling out 79 limited-edition products inspired by America’s 250th birthday across brands including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Fruit Roll-Ups and Blue Buffalo.
The lineup includes Birthday Cake Cheerios, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Stars & Stripes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Root Beer Float, Fruit Roll-Ups Star-Spangled Cherry, Betty Crocker America’s Birthday Cake cookie mix and red, white and blue Pillsbury cookie dough.
“For 160 years, General Mills has been a cornerstone of American pantries, with our brands in over 90% of households across the country,” Courtney Hamacher, vice president and interim chief creative and marketing excellence officer at General Mills, said in a statement. “As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we’re incredibly proud to help families add joy to the table, celebrating the moments, big and small, that matter most.”
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Oreo
Oreo is joining the patriotic push with its Firecracker Pop cookie, which reportedly hit stores on May 4.

Oreo is joining the patriotic push with its Firecracker Pop cookie, which reportedly hit stores on May 4. (Mondelez International)
Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is offering a Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float for $2.50 from June 29 through July 5. (Dairy Queen)
Dairy Queen is offering a Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float for $2.50 from June 29 through July 5.
The drink features layers of cherry Misty Slush, soft serve and blue raspberry Misty Slush with star sprinkles.
McDonald’s

McDonald’s announced it was bringing back its fried apple pie at participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23, marking its first broad U.S. rollout in more than 30 years. (McDonald’s)
McDonald’s announced it was bringing back its fried apple pie at participating U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23, marking its first broad U.S. rollout in more than 30 years.
“Summer tends to move fast – but the moments worth remembering don’t. And with America’s 250th birthday around the corner, we’re bringing back a fan-favorite and bona fide national treasure made for slowing down and savoring the season: the Fried Apple Pie,” the company said in a press release.
Burger King

Burger King is adding a Firecracker Cookie Pie, a chilled dessert with cream, a sugar cookie crust and red, white and blue star-shaped sprinkles. (Burger King)
Burger King is adding a Firecracker Cookie Pie, a chilled dessert with cream, a sugar cookie crust and red, white and blue star-shaped sprinkles.
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Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is offering a patriotic doughnut collection featuring red, white and blue designs, including a Cookies n’ Kreme-filled USA Doughnut, a Firework Doughnut and a Freedom Ring Doughnut. (Krispy Kreme)
Krispy Kreme is offering a patriotic doughnut collection featuring red, white and blue designs, including a Cookies n’ Kreme-filled USA Doughnut, a Firework Doughnut and a Freedom Ring Doughnut.
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH | BIGLARI HOLDINGS INC. | 420.92 | +0.27 | +0.06% |
| KO | THE COCA-COLA CO. | 84.14 | +2.85 | +3.51% |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC. | 37.57 | -0.20 | -0.53% |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. | 60.91 | +1.56 | +2.63% |
| MCD | MCDONALD’S CORP. | 280.63 | +11.20 | +4.16% |
| DNUT | KRISPY KREME INC | 3.51 | -0.21 | -5.65% |
Bank of America

Bank of America’s expanded “Museums on Us” program includes museums, historic sites and cultural institutions across 43 states and 158 cities. (Bank of America)
Bank of America announced it is expanding its signature “Museums on Us” program for the July 4th weekend, offering eligible cardholders free admission to 250 museums and cultural institutions nationwide as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary.
Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a nationwide pricing push aimed at giving U.S. customers a break. (Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images)
Ford Motor Company is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a nationwide pricing push aimed at giving U.S. customers a break.
The Michigan-based automaker launched its “American Value. For American Values” campaign, offering employee pricing to all U.S. customers on most new 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles through July 6.
Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel, an official America250 partner, launched a “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” sweepstakes. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Cracker Barrel, an official America250 partner, launched a “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” sweepstakes. The promotion will give 250 rewards members $1,000 each in food and fuel prizes.
| Ticker | 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 | CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE INC. | 53.50 | -1.60 | -2.90% |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC. | 144.22 | +3.06 | +2.17% |
“The promotion launches as the nation looks ahead to its 250th anniversary, a milestone rooted in classic American travel traditions and shared experiences that Cracker Barrel has been part of for generations as a familiar stop along the journey,” Cracker Barrel said in a statement.
Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew has temporarily rebranded as “American Dew” for the summer. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Mountain Dew has temporarily rebranded as “American Dew” for the summer.
PepsiCo, which owns the soda brand, said the rebranded cans feature American flag-themed labels and packaging.
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Dell announces $250 investment for millions of children through Trump Accounts
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In an Independence Day announcement, tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife Susan unveiled a “public-private partnership” aimed at giving millions of young Americans a direct financial stake in the nation’s economy.
The Dell Technologies CEO took to X on Saturday to announce they are giving $250 each to the first 25 million qualifying American children who sign up for “Trump Accounts.”
“This makes every child a shareholder in the greatest prosperity-creating engine the world has ever known — American capitalism,” Dell wrote in an X post. “Through this public-private partnership, we’re giving the next generation a real stake in our economy and a path to the American Dream: education, a first home, starting a business, and building lasting wealth.”

The Trump Accounts app will feature eight exclusive financial literacy modules. (U.S. Department of the Treasury / Fox News)
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The announcement coincides with the official Fourth of July launch of Trump Accounts, a provision of new tax legislation designed to give young Americans a financial head start.
Under the program, which was announced one year ago, every U.S. citizen born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, is eligible to receive a $1,000 government-provided baseline investment upon enrollment.
Parents can register their children for the program when filing their taxes, acting as sole custodians of the account until the child turns 18.

FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during the Trump Accounts Launch Summit in Washington, D.C., in January. (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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While no personal contributions are required, parents have the option to deposit up to $5,000 per year, which is then invested directly in American companies in the stock market.
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELL | DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 394.32 | -30.93 | -7.27% |
President Donald Trump projected the program will put $3 to $4 trillion of wealth into the hands of young Americans over the next 15 years.
“Decades from now, I believe that Trump Accounts will be remembered as one of the most transformative policy innovations of all time,” Trump said during the program’s announcement.

FILE – Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during an announcement with Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, and President Donald Trump about “Trump Accounts” at the White House in 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/ AFP/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Dell, who had previously pledged more than $6 billion to the program, said the initiative “unites us all in hope and optimism for every child’s future.”
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The combined launch of the government initiative and the Dells’ private contribution has drawn widespread praise, with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, lauding the effort on Saturday as “an extraordinary birthday gift to celebrate the greatest nation in the history of the world.”
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