Introduction to National Cheeseburger Day
When it comes to comfort foods, a juicy cheeseburger (paired with fries, of course) has always topped our list. On Thursday, Sept. 18, the American classic will get the credit it deserves on National Cheeseburger Day. In honor of the foodie holiday, a plethora of restaurants are firing up the grill with free and discounted burgers.
Participating Restaurants and Their Offers
Ready to sink your teeth into these limited-time offers? Here are the participating restaurants and their deals:
Applebee’s
Applebee’s customers can order one of three Classic Handcrafted Burgers plus Classic Fries for $8.99 on the holiday. The offer is valid for dine-in, to go, online and app orders.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar customers can order a Double Classic Smash Burger with their choice of a classic slide for just $10 on Sept. 18. The offer is available for dine-in customers and those who order from the chain’s website or app.
BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse
For $13, BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse customers can order an All American Smash Burger with a personal-size signature Pizookie.
Buffalo’s Café
Buffalo’s Café customers can take home a free Pepsi when they buy a cheeseburger on Sept. 18.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings rewards members who buy a burger on Sept. 18 will get a second of equal or lesser value for free. The offer is valid on dine-in, takeout or delivery orders.
Burger King
Royal Perks members can enjoy the following deals between Sept. 18 — 21 at participating locations on the Burger King app or website:
- Sept. 18: Free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $1+ purchase
- Sept. 19: Free Whopper Jr. with a $1+ purchase
- Sept. 20: Free Cheeseburger with a $1+ purchase
- Sept. 21: Free Original Chicken Sandwich (OCS) with a $1+ purchase
Burgerville
Burgerville customers can order up to 10 burgers for just $1.99 on Sept. 18.
Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr. rewards members can order a half-priced Western Bacon Cheeseburger with any Large Fountain Drink purchase on Sept. 18. The single-use offer can be redeemed in restaurant or in the chain’s app/website. It can’t be combined with other deals.
Checker’s & Rally’s
Through Sept. 18, Checker’s & Rally’s customers can order the fast-food chain’s Big Buford burger for $3 at participating locations nationwide, while supplies last.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen rewards members can score a free Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger when they make an app or online order of $1 or more through Sept. 19.
Dog Haus
Dog Haus will run a buy-one, get-one-free deal on cheeseburgers on Sept. 18 in the chain’s app.
DoorDash
DoorDash customers can save $9 off a purchase of $25 or more at Shake Shack on Sept. 18.
Eddie Merlot’s
On Sept. 18 from 4 — 6:30 p.m., Eddie Merlot’s customers can order a cheeseburger with fries for just $15.
Farmer Boys
On Sept. 18, Farmer Boys loyalty members can order a $4 Big Cheese Cheeseburger. The single-use offer is available while supplies last.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers reward app users will earn a free Freddy’s Original Double Steakburger with a $10 purchase through Sept. 21.
Good Times Burgers
Good Times Burgers customers can take advantage of an $8 Bucks Deluxe Deal on Sept. 18. The meal includes a deluxe cheeseburger, a small order of fries and a small drink. It’s valid on drive-thru, walk-up and online/app orders.
Habit Burger & Grill
Habit Burger & Grill customers who sign up for the fast-food chain’s CharClub will score a free Charburger when they buy a regular drink.
Huddle House
Through Sept. 25, Huddle House rewards members can get a free Single Smashburger Deluxe at participating locations.
Hurricane Grill and Wings
Hurricane Grill and Wings customers can take home a free Pepsi when they purchase a cheeseburger on Sept. 18.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box has the following deals for customers on Sept. 18:
- $5 Smashed Jacks in-store and in app (single-use offer per user)
- Free Jr. Cheeseburger with $1+ order
Jollibee
Through Sept. 21, new Jollibee rewards members can take advantage of a buy-one, get-one-free offer on the chain’s Angus Cheeseburger.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Logan’s Roadhouse is slashing the price of its All American Cheeseburger by 20% on Sept. 18. The offer is valid in the chain’s app for rewards members at participating locations.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s app users can order a Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents on Sept. 18. The single-use offer is valid at participating locations.
Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes
Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes loyalty app members will earn a free cheeseburger when they purchase any burger on Sept. 18.
Native Grill & Wings
Native Grill & Wings customers can order a bacon cheeseburger for $10 on the holiday. The offer is available at participating locations for dine-in and online orders (use the code CHEESE2025).
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
On Sept. 18, Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub customers can order a cheeseburger and fries for $8.99 while dining in.
Portillo’s
Through Sept. 19, Portillo’s Perks members can save 50% off one regular cheeseburger.
Red Robin
Participating Red Robin locations will continue to serve the Big Yummm Burger Deal on National Cheeseburger Day. The $9.99 deal includes a Double Tavern Burger with a bottomless side and a bottomless soda, iced tea or lemonade.
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday customers can order a Single American Smashed Burger with fries or tots and an All-You-Can-Eat Garden Bar for $8.99 on Sept. 18. Or, they can opt for one of the following deals:
- $10.99 for the Double American Smashed Burger with fries or tots and the Garden Bar
- $11.99 for the Mushroom Swiss Smashed Burger, Loaded Guac Smashed Burger, or the Triple Smashed Burger with fries or tots and the Garden Bar
Smashburger
Participating Smashburger locations are offering customers a single Smashburger for $4.99 on Sept. 18. The offer is valid for dine-in, pickup and delivery orders via the chain’s website or app.
Sonic
Sonic customers can get a free Double Sonic Smasher burger with the purchase of another on Sept. 18 while ordering in the Sonic app.
STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse customers can order a cheeseburger for just $9.99 on the holiday.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse customers can order the restaurant’s Signature Angus Burger with garlic fries for $15 between 3 — 6 p.m. on Sept. 18.
Tender Greens
Tender Greens is offering customers a free beverage when they purchase any burger at participating restaurants on Sept. 18.
The Melt
In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, The Melt is giving 1,000 rewards members a free MeltBurger. The best part? There’s no purchase necessary. Additionally, all rewards members who buy a MeltBurger on Sept. 18 will earn a bonus MeltBurger reward.
Wayback Burgers
Wayback Burgers has the following deal for customers on Sept. 18:
- $5 Classic Burgers in-restaurant and online: Limit of two per person/order and can’t be combined with other offers
Whataburger
Whataburger customers can score free fries or onion rings of any size on Sept. 18 when they purchase a #5 (aka a Bacon & Cheese Whataburger). The offer is valid in the chain’s app or website.
White Castle
Between Sept. 18 — 21, White Castle is running a buy one, get one free offer on Cheese Siders with the code SAYCHEESE. The offer is limited to one per customer.
Conclusion
National Cheeseburger Day is the perfect opportunity to indulge in your favorite comfort food. With so many restaurants offering deals and discounts, you can enjoy a delicious cheeseburger without breaking the bank. So, mark your calendars for Sept. 18 and get ready to sink your teeth into a juicy cheeseburger.
FAQs
Q: What is National Cheeseburger Day?
A: National Cheeseburger Day is a food holiday celebrated on Sept. 18 to honor the American classic cheeseburger.
Q: Which restaurants are participating in National Cheeseburger Day?
A: Many restaurants are participating in National Cheeseburger Day, including Applebee’s, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse, and many more.
Q: What kind of deals can I expect on National Cheeseburger Day?
A: Deals vary by restaurant, but you can expect discounts, free burgers, and special offers on cheeseburgers and other menu items.
Q: How can I take advantage of National Cheeseburger Day deals?
A: To take advantage of National Cheeseburger Day deals, visit your favorite restaurant’s website or app to see what offers are available. Some deals may require
