2026 National Cheeseburger Day Deals and Specials

Friday, September 18, 2026, is National Cheeseburger Day, and if you're looking to eat out and save, here's a list of deals and specials to celebrate:

- Applebee's - On September 18, 2026, get a Classic Cheeseburger or Classic Burger with fries for $8.99. Available for dine-in and takeout.

- Buffalo Wild Wings - On September 18, buy one cheeseburger and get one free at participating locations nationwide.

- Burger Fi - On Friday, September 18, the chain has a "Buy One BurgerFi Double Cheeseburger, Get a Second for $1" deal at participating locations (up to two redemptions per customer).

- Burger King - On September 18, 2026, Royal Perks members can get a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3+ purchase.

- Carl's Jr. - From September 17 to 18, My Rewards members can redeem an offer: Get any burger for half price with the purchase of any Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake. 

- Checkers and Rally's - On September 17 and 18, you can get a Big Buford for $3 at participating locations nationwide.

- Dairy Queen - Through September 18, 2026, DQ rewards members can get a free single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with any app order of $1 or more.

- Denny's - On September 18, buy one Diner QP burger and get a second Diner QP burger for 50% off.

- Farmer Boys - On September 18, Very Important Farmer rewards members can get a Big Cheese burger for $3.99.

- Five Guys - Through September 18, 2026, buy any burger and get a free burger of equal or lesser value when you use the code "BOGOBURGER". The deal is only available when ordering from the Five Guys app or website.

- Hardee's - On September 18, My Rewards members can redeem a BOGO Famous Star offer. 

- Huddle House - On September 18, 2026, Rewards Members can receive a free single smash burger.

-  Irv's Burgers - On September 18, you can get an Irv's Custom Burger for $2.50.

- Jack in the Box - On September 18, 2026, rewards members can get a free Jr. Cheeseburger with a $1+ purchase.

- Jack's - On Friday, September 18, you can get $1 cheeseburgers after 2PM at every Jack’s location.

- McDonald's - On September 18, you can find an offer good for a free Double Cheeseburger with a purchase of $1+ in the McDonald's app.

- Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes - On September 18, Mooyah Rewards members can claim a Buy One Get One Burger offer through the Mooyah app. The deal includes all Mooyah burgers, including the Mooyah Cheeseburger, MDC Double Cheeseburger, Hot Bacon Jam, Mushroom Swiss Burger, and Double Diablo.

- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - The chain has a limited-time special of Cheeseburger, Fry & Pie for $10.99.

- Savvy Sliders - On Friday, September 18, buy one Savvy Original and get a second for free (limit two redemptions per customer).

- Smashburger - On Friday, September 18, loyalty members can get any single Smash for $1 (not including the Smoked Brisket Bacon Smash) at participating locations across the US.

- Sonic - On September 18, you can get a Jr Double Cheeseburger for $1.99 when you order in-store or via the Sonic app.

- Twin Peaks - On September 18, you can get a Cheeseburger & Fries for $7.99 all day.

- Wahlburgers - On September 17, you can get 50% off a signature Our Burger or Our Burger Smash/HD Smash.

- Wayback Burgers - On September 18, you can get a Single Cheeseburger for $3.50 in-restaurant, online, or through the Wayback Rewards program (limit two per order).

- Wendy's - On September 18, 2026, rewards members can get a Dave's Single for $1.99 with any purchase.

- Whataburger - On September 18, rewards members can get a free Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr. with the purchase of a medium fry and medium drink. Members who redeem the offer will also be entered for a chance to win Whataburger for a year (up to 25 winners selected).

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