Overview
- Lent began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, prompting a weekly surge in demand for fish and seafood on Fridays.
- Churches and civic groups across the Midwest and Great Lakes region are publishing fish-fry schedules with set prices, all‑you‑can‑eat options, and takeout, including detailed lineups in Bay County, Saginaw County, and Ann Arbor.
- Burger King has rolled out its Big Fish Sandwich nationwide for a limited time at a reported $4 price, with availability running through April 2.
- Restaurant chains are stacking limited‑time seafood offers, including McDonald’s Filet‑O‑Fish Fridays at $2.99 through April 2, plus deals from Del Taco (through April 14), Freddy’s (through April 7), The Habit (free fries on Fish Fridays through March 27), and Popeyes’ expanded seafood menu.
- Outlets differ on the Lenten end date, with some listing April 2 and others April 4, a discrepancy reflected in advertised promotion windows.