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Carl's Jr. offers free spicy chicken sandwiches for bad date stories

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August 14, 2026

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Carl's Jr. is encouraging customers to raise their standards as summer comes to a close by offering a complimentary sandwich to those who share their recent dating disasters, according to a press release.

From now through Aug. 21, the fast-food chain is inviting fans to anonymously share a summer romance, "situationship" or dating disaster at CarlsJr.com/SpicyChickenMaxx. The first qualifying My Rewards members to participate will receive a digital offer for a free Spicy Chicken Maxx, redeemable through Sept. 1 while supplies last.

"Summer has a funny way of showing people what's worth holding onto and what's worth leaving behind," Burge Diemer, chief marketing officer at Carl's Jr., said in the release. "If you've decided to stop settling in your situationships, why stop there? It's time to raise your standards everywhere, including your chicken sandwich. The Spicy Chicken Maxx was built for people who expect more with bigger flavor, bigger satisfaction and zero compromises."

The Spicy Chicken Maxx features two crispy spicy chicken patties, sliced pepper jack and American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on a seeded bun. Customers can make the sandwich spicy by adding fiery sauce and jalapenos for an additional 50 cents.

Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and sister company Hardee's Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories.