McDonald's Is Giving Away This Free Sandwich Today

Camp McDonald's has had great specials all month. The fast-food chain has saved its greatest promos for last, so now is the best time to download

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The chain's app launched the 27-day virtual experience on July 5. Food bargains, unique product drops, and virtual concerts by popular singers

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were available to fans in recent weeks. This week's theme is "You, McD's & Kid Cudi in Outer Space."

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The free McChicken sandwich today is one of the best deals. Make a $1 app purchase and add the free sandwich before checking out to qualify. Just that easy.

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Saturday's $2 Big Mac sale will cap off a wonderful summer of promotions. Finally, on Sunday, Kid Cudi will play live on the app.

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Everything here sounds slick as mayo on a free McChicken, yet this promo-fest has had issues. Due to high demand, the camp started

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poorly. A Grimace-shaped pool float launched on its first day, with some buyers waiting in a virtual line for hours but being turned away

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empty-handed. McDonald's apologized via email after fixing its low stock and float-less customers complained on Twitter.

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McDonald's has been known for statewide promotional events with celebrities, but the firm has launched a new value offer strategy.

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"As we go digital, items have different elasticities in different regions. I like that we can supply value more

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precisely "CEO Chris Kempczinski stated the company will customize value offers per location.

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