Dave's, a Drake's Hot Chicken franchise, celebrating its anniversary by giving away free sandwiches

Dave's Hot Chicken is celebrating six years in business with a tasty freebie.

The chicken franchise, which began as a pop-up kiosk in an East Hollywood parking lot, is celebrating its first year of serving up hot and spicy chicken. Customers can visit any of their stores around the country on May 2 and receive one free slider with no purchase required.

Customers who download the Dave's Hot Chicken app between now and May 2 will receive a free slider that may be used for a celebration meal in their rewards.

Fans of the chicken restaurant, which counts Drake as "one of the largest individual investors," according to Restaurant Business Online, will have a special opportunity to try the original Dave's Hot Chicken.

Arman Oganesyan, chef Dave Kopushyan, Tommy Rubenyan, and Gary Rubenyan, the four founders, will be serving chicken sandwiches from 7 p.m. to closing at the old East Hollywood parking lot at 5115 Hollywood Blvd.

Wendy's gives freebies throughout the rest of May for the rest of their customers.

The "Mercury Menu," which is available on the Wendy's app, debuted on April 21 and offers guests savings for as long as Mercury is in retrograde. Mercury retrograde is when the planet Mercury seems to move backwards. Astrologers say the occurrence, which occurs several times a year, might cause erratic behaviour and tragedy.

The promotion started with a BOGO $1 premium sandwich bargain and is now running a free chicken sandwich deal until April 30. From May 1 to May 7, crunchy nibbles are the star of the show. When another menu item is purchased, six-piece crispy or spicy chicken nuggets are complimentary. Wendy's is providing any size fries with a purchase from May 8 to May 14, capping off the three weeks of great bargains.