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 

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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