The brand behind the annual food holiday launches its largest celebration to date, rewarding 88 guests on the 8^th anniversary on 8/8

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro Diner is celebrating the 8^th anniversary of National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day on 8/8 with its biggest giveaway yet. To mark the milestone, the restaurant that created the holiday is giving 88 fans across the country Free Fried Chicken & Waffles for a Year through local diner drawings, nationwide social media contests, and influencer partnerships.