National French Fry Day on July 13

McDonald’s is giving away their French fry recipe secrets in honor of National French Fry Day on July 13.  

• French fries were on the original menu at the first McDonald’s restaurant in Des Plaines, Ill. in 1955

• In the 1960’s, McDonald’s patented their French fry scoop to give customers the perfect amount every time 

• Mc Donald’s recently added the Dakota russet potato after rigorous testing to meet their standards 

• Everything from the fry cook time to the amount of salt is precise 

On July 13, order free French fries from the ‘Deals’ on the McDonald’s app, no other purchase is necessary.