Today is a celebration of one of America’s favorite foods: the sandwich! It is no coincidence that November 3 is also the birthday of John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. This 18th century English noble wanted to eat his meal with one hand during a 24-hour gambling event, so he instructed his servants to serve him his lunchmeat between two slices of bread. His friends would ask to be served “the same as Sandwich.” That’s how the sandwich was born.
Free Sandwiches
Arby’s
The deal: No strings. You just get a free roast beef sandwich if you sign up for the Meat Mountain’s newsletter.
Subway
The deal: Buy a sandwich and a 30-ounce beverage and get a sandwich of equal or lesser value for free. Pretty simple. Plus, Subway will donate a meal to the hunger relief organization Feeding America. It feels good to eat sandwiches for a cause.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
The deal: Drop in and get yourself one of the shop’s pastrami sandwiches, and you’ll get one free if you sign up for or are a member of the restaurant’s rewards program, Potbelly Perks.
Other Sandwich Deals
McAlister’s Deli
The deal: McAlister’s is offering its classic Club for $4 in honor of the Earl’s birthday.
Jersey Mike’s
In celebration of National Sandwich Day, Jersey Mike’s is offering a coupon for $2 off any regular sub to its email club members and fans on social media, valid Friday and Saturday. The company has proclaimed November “National Sub Month,” and is running a contest each day on social media for entrants to win prizes, such as gift cards and T-shirts.
Schlotzsky’s
Stop by any Schlotzsky’s nationwide on National Sandwich Day (Friday, November 3) and score a small Original for just $2.99!
Quizno’s
The deal: The hot sub chain will offer a deal on its most popular sandwich. The eight-inch Classic Italian is just $5 at all participating US locations.
Firehouse Subs
The deal: The first 50 diners at any Firehouse location on National Sandwich Day get a coupon for a free drink and chips with a sub purchase on their next visit. The coupons are good through November 30.
