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Celebrated across America, National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 presents a plethora of enticing deals from popular restaurants. Chain establishments like McDonald’s and Applebee’s, along with local eateries, are rolling out special promotions for burger lovers. These offers not only satisfy cravings but also come at affordable prices, making it a perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to indulge in America’s favorite meal. From discounts to freebies, burger fans are encouraged to take advantage of these limited-time offers from their favorite dining spots.
Chicago — September 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day, a day celebrated across America with a variety of delicious deals from well-known restaurants. Local and national chains are enticing burger lovers with unique offers that can satisfy your craving without breaking the bank.
This year, some of the standout deals include McDonald’s, which is offering a Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents exclusively through its app. Applebee’s serves up their Classic Handcrafted Burgers with fries for $8.99. Furthermore, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar features a Double Classic Smash Burger paired with a classic slide for $10, while BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse is offering an All American Smash Burger alongside a personal-size Pizookie for $13.
Another popular option is Buffalo’s Café, which rewards customers with a free Pepsi with every cheeseburger purchased. Reward members at Buffalo Wild Wings can buy one burger and get a second one of equal or lesser value for free. Royal Perks members at Burger King can additionally enjoy exclusive deals available from September 18 to 21. Other notable mentions include Burgerville, where customers can grab up to 10 burgers for only $1.99 each, and Carl’s Jr., which offers a half-priced Western Bacon Cheeseburger with any large drink order for reward members.
In more local offerings, Checkers & Rally’s has the Big Buford burger priced at $3 at participating locations nationwide. Dairy Queen is giving away a free Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger with a minimum $1 order for rewards members, while Dog Haus features a buy-one, get-one-free cheeseburger promotion that can be accessed via their app.
Additionally, deals continue with DoorDash providing $9 off on any Shake Shack order over $25, and Eddie Merlot’s featuring a cheeseburger with fries for $15 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Farmer Boys rewards members can enjoy a Big Cheese Cheeseburger for just $4, and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers offers a free Original Double Steakburger with a $10 purchase through the app.
Furthermore, Good Times Burgers highlights an $8 Bucks Deluxe Deal, which includes a deluxe cheeseburger, small fries, and a small drink. Habit Burger & Grill customers who join the CharClub can enjoy a complimentary Charburger with any regular drink purchase. Huddle House gives its rewards members a free Single Smashburger Deluxe at participating locations. Hurricane Grill and Wings customers also receive a free Pepsi when they purchase a cheeseburger.
Jack in the Box offers free Jr. Cheeseburgers with a $1 or more order, while Whataburger customers get free fries or onion rings with the purchase of a #5 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger. Logan’s Roadhouse is providing a 20% discount on its All American Cheeseburger, and Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes rewards members can earn a free cheeseburger with any burger purchase. Ruby Tuesday features a variety of burgers starting at $8.99 with unlimited Garden Bar access.
People visiting Sonic can receive a free Double Sonic Smasher burger with another purchase via the Sonic app, while STK Steakhouse serves up cheeseburgers for $9.99. Tender Greens offers customers a free beverage with any burger purchase. The Melt gives 1,000 rewards members a free MeltBurger without a purchase requirement, and Wayback Burgers will also feature special deals on cheeseburgers. Finally, White Castle encourages guests to utilize the code “SAYCHEESE” for buy one, get one free Cheese Siders.
Many of these restaurants are featuring unique burger recipes, enhancing the celebration of one of America’s favorite meals. Polling consistently shows that cheeseburgers rank among the nation’s top meals, with cheese being the standout topping choice. As National Cheeseburger Day approaches, burger enthusiasts across the country are poised to take advantage of the tempting offers available for a limited time.
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- Today: National Cheeseburger Day Deals 2025
- USA Today: McDonald’s 50-Cent Double Cheeseburger on National Cheeseburger Day
- Forbes: 6 Delicious Ways to Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day
- Cincinnati.com: National Cheeseburger Day 2025 Deals
- Times Union: National Cheeseburger Day 2025 Deals & Discounts
- Wikipedia: Cheeseburger

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