US brands go patriotic with $17.76 burger deals, eagle cups and more for America’s 250th 78%

By Sophia Compton77%

7/4/2026, 2:52:45 PM

BS Summary: This article contains 20 faulty reasoning types, including Appeal to Emotion, Halo Effect, and In-Group Bias, with Attempt to Sell a Product or Service as the most egregious example at 85.4% saturation with 731 hits. Analysis detected 1,539 faulty-reasoning hits from 856 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 69.1% and a BS Rank of 78% (4,967 of 21,886 articles). This article is worse (more manipulative) than 77.30% of the article peer group.

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 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. 
BANK OF AMERICA CARDHOLDERS CAN VISIT 250 MUSEUMS FREE DURING JULY 4 WEEKEND 
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 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 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." 
BELOVED PIZZA CHAIN TURNS AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY INTO SUMMER-LONG CELEBRATION 
Oreo is joining the patriotic push with its Firecracker Pop cookie, which reportedly hit stores on May 4. 
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 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 is adding a Firecracker Cookie Pie, a chilled dessert with cream, a sugar cookie crust and red, white and blue star-shaped sprinkles. 
STEAK ’N SHAKE SHAKES UP POPULAR 'PATRIOT MILKSHAKE' WITH NEW, EDIBLE TWIST AVAILABLE ONLY IN 2026 
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. 
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 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, 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. 
"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. 
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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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856 words analyzed.

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