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Today is National Sandwich Day: Free and discounted sandwiches

It's a day to celebrate your choice of ingredients squished between two slices of bread. The sandwich was supposedly invented by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. The Earl loved to play card games, and since he was too busy to stop playing and eat... He ordered his meat between two slices of bread so as not to get grease on the cards. His friends liked the idea and ordered 'the same as Sandwich' until it eventually got shortened. Sandwich is a city in England, and the city's name means "Market Town on Sandy Soil." Today, sandwich shops around the country celebrate the day with free and discounted sandwiches.
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It's a day dedicated to your favorite toppings placed between two slices of bread. Sandwich shops across the country are observing the day with free and discounted food.

Here's how you can get in on a cheaper sandwich and commemorate the day.

Subway
One of the biggest sandwich chains in the America is celebrating the hardest, declaring this day "World Sandwich Day." Buy a sandwich and a 30-ounce drink, and you can get a second sandwich of equal or lesser value for free. Subway is also donating a meal to Feeding America. That way, you, a friend and someone in need all get a sandwich.

Arby's
Sign up for their newsletter, and they'll send you a coupon for a free classic roast beef sandwich when you purchase a drink.

Firehouse Subs
The first 50 orders for any size Hook and Ladder sub will also get free chips and a medium drink with a medium or large sub purchase on their next visit. They'll also get a custom sub enamel pin — something worth bragging about.

Quiznos
An 8-inch Classic Italian is just $5 at all participating locations. Plus, if you download their app, you can receive a free 4-inch sub with purchase.

McAlister’s Deli
Their classic Club sandwich is only $4 on Friday only.

Penn Station East Coast Subs
Any 6-inch sub is $3.99 from 4-9 p.m. You don't need a coupon, but you do have to specifically ask for the deal.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
This sandwich shop is mostly limited to the West, but you can get a free upgrade Friday only, as long as your use their CAPAddicts Rewards App. That means you could get a 12-inch sub for the price of a 9-inch.

Schlotzsky's

A small Original sandwich is available all day for $2.99.

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