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Fast-Food Chains Offer Deals for National Cheeseburger Day
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In Short: On National Cheeseburger Day, September 18, 2026, fast-food chains are offering special deals to celebrate the holiday.
Members of McDonald's MyMcDonald's Rewards program can get a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase through the McDonald's app, according to a spokesperson for the company.
Burger King is marking the occasion with a week of Royal Perks offers, including a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 minimum purchase through the Burger King app.
Shake Shack customers can get a $5 single ShackBurger or single Cheeseburger with any purchase by using the code 'BURGERDAY' in the Shake Shack app, on the company's website, or at in-store kiosks.
7-Eleven is offering a $6 meal deal that includes a 20-ounce Coke or Pepsi and a choice of an Angus Double Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Philly Cheesesteak.
Wendy's Rewards members can add a Dave's Single Cheeseburger for $1.99 with any purchase through the chain's app or website at participating U.S. locations.
Smashburger Rewards members can get a Single Smashburger for $1, while Dairy Queen is offering a free Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with a purchase of at least $1 through the app or online for DQ Rewards members.
Buffalo Wild Wings customers can get a free cheeseburger with the purchase of another regularly priced cheeseburger at participating locations.
CHECKERS & RALLY’S CEO noted that Americans’ demand for fast-food value is 'intensifying,' highlighting the popularity of these deals.
What this adds
The one-time offer from Buffalo Wild Wings can't be combined with other discounts and excludes lunch combos and kids' menu burgers.
The deals are available through restaurant loyalty programs or mobile apps, and several require a minimum purchase.
National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated annually on September 18.
Background
Burger lovers can take advantage of special deals at major fast-food chains on National Cheeseburger Day, celebrated annually on September 18.
What's confirmed
- Members of McDonald's MyMcDonald's Rewards program can get a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase through the McDonald's app, according to a spokesperson for the company.
- Burger King is marking the occasion with a week of Royal Perks offers, including a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 minimum purchase through the Burger King app.
- Shake Shack customers can get a $5 single ShackBurger or single Cheeseburger with any purchase by using the code 'BURGERDAY' in the Shake Shack app, on the company's website, or at in-store kiosks.
- 7-Eleven is offering a $6 meal deal that includes a 20-ounce Coke or Pepsi and a choice of an Angus Double Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Philly Cheesesteak.
- Wendy's Rewards members can add a Dave's Single Cheeseburger for $1.99 with any purchase through the chain's app or website at participating U.S. locations.
- Smashburger Rewards members can get a Single Smashburger for $1, while Dairy Queen is offering a free Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with a purchase of at least $1 through the app or online for DQ Rewards members.
- Buffalo Wild Wings customers can get a free cheeseburger with the purchase of another regularly priced cheeseburger at participating locations.
- CHECKERS & RALLY’S CEO noted that Americans’ demand for fast-food value is 'intensifying,' highlighting the popularity of these deals.
What's still developing
- Members of the MyMcDonald's Rewards program can get a free Double Cheeseburger Friday with a minimum $1 purchase through the McDonald's app. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket) "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we’d love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald’s drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us," a spokesperson for McDonald's told FOX Business.
- Americans celebrating National Cheeseburger Day Friday can score free and discounted burgers at major restaurant chains, including McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Five Guys and others.
- Most of the deals are available through restaurant loyalty programs or mobile apps, and several require a minimum purchase.
- The one-time offer can't be combined with other discounts and excludes lunch combos and kids' menu burgers, according to the chain.
- National Cheeseburger Day is Sept. 18, and several restaurant chains are marking the occasion with free, discounted and buy-one-get-one burgers.\n Read More Burger lovers may want to check their favorite restaurant apps Thursday as several national chains celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with discounts, freebies and buy-one-get-one offers.
- 18, and a roundup of advertised deals includes offers from McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Sonic and several other popular restaurant chains.
- Many of the promotions require customers to order through the restaurant’s app or participate in its rewards program, while others require an additional purchase.
- Other advertised National Cheeseburger Day specials include a buy-one-get-one burger promotion at Five Guys using the code “BOGOBURGER,” a BOGO Famous Star offer from Hardee’s and a buy-one-get-one-free cheeseburger deal at Buffalo Wild Wings.