Dave's Hot Chicken [
Restaurant Locator] is celebrating
Dave's Free Slider Day and offering their
Dave's Slider for
Free to Claim when you redeem it via the
Dave's Hot Chicken App on October 23, 2025 (
11AM-9PM) valid at participating locations only.
Thanks to community member
E4300 for finding this deal
Note, Dave's Free Slider reward offer will appear in the 'Rewards' section of the app, for both new or existing customers.
About the Product- Dave's sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
Top Comments
Community Reviews
Dave's Hot Chicken's free slider is a solid, spicy chicken sandwich deal, but the main draw is the free food rather than the experience around it. The slider is described as tasty and about the size of a KFC chicken sandwich, and the regular menu is pricey enough that the promo feels especially valuable. The catch is the redemption process and crowds, with long lines, slow app access, and a reward that may need email verification or time to appear. It also seems limited to participating locations and may only work in the app, making it a convenience-sensitive offer.
people who already use the Dave's Hot Chicken app regularly because the free slider reward shows up in the app rewards section and you can scan in restaurant to redeem it faster than relying on web browser.
people planning to go during off-peak hours because commenters said 11am-noon was bad at their location (line out the door) while other times had much shorter waits and quicker food.
Android users who can keep Google Play Services enabled because at least one commenter said the redemption flow worked on Android, while others reported issues when Google Play Store was disabled.
people who are willing to pre-order online/to-go instead of waiting in line because one commenter said after multiple to-go waits they created an account and started pre-ordering online.
people expecting a "free" deal without setup because commenters said you need an account (and sometimes email verification) and the reward may not appear unless you complete those steps.
people who only want to use a web browser because multiple commenters said the promo didn't show up via web browser and appeared only in the app.
people who are going at peak lunch time or at locations that are understaffed because commenters reported lines out the door and slow service (e.g., one person taking orders and packaging).
people who can't get past app login/verification because commenters reported being stuck on "verify with passcode," the app being slow, or the reward not showing up after login.
people who live far from a participating location because one commenter calculated that an 8-mile one-way trip (about $3 roundtrip in gas) wouldn't be worth it if the wait is bad.
people who want the free annual birthday sandwich redeemed without going in person because commenters clarified it must be redeemed in person and may involve a separate line.
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I have one opening close to here soon. I'm excited to give it a try.
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1. Log in to app.
2. Middle bottom of screen, click REWARDS.
3. Scroll down, there is a FREE SLIDER offer under your rewards,.
4. SCroll down and click SCAN IN RESTAURANT.
You may need to turn ON LOCATION on your phone.
I love free things and deals, but for the cost of gas, that'd be $3 (roundtrip) for a free slider, as I'd have to go from the comfort of my home.
If the wait is ridiculous, that's losing more time in life also. I think I will need to pass on this one.
Instruction for IOS...
1. Log in to app.
2. Middle bottom of screen, click REWARDS.
3. Scroll down, there is a FREE SLIDER offer under your rewards,.
4. SCroll down and click SCAN IN RESTAURANT.
You may need to turn ON LOCATION on your phone.
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