National Cheeseburger Day is coming up on Friday, September 18, and burger fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate. This year, major restaurant chains are offering everything from free cheeseburgers and $1 burgers to discounted burger-and-fries meals.
To help you decide where to eat, we have rounded up the most notable offers and broken down what you get, how to redeem it, and which deals offer the best value.
Jack in the Box — FREE Jr. Cheeseburger
Jack in the Box is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a freebie for Jack Pack Rewards members.
Deal Details
FREE Jr. Cheeseburger
Requires a $1+ purchase
Available through the Jack App
One of the holiday's easiest burger freebies
How to Get It
Open the Jack in the Box app
Sign into your Jack Pack Rewards account
Make a qualifying $1+ purchase
Claim the free Jr. Cheeseburger offer
Extra Tip
The Jr. Cheeseburger is a good option if you want to keep your total order low—the minimum purchase requirement is only $1.
Applebee's — $8.99 Burger & Fries
Applebee's is bringing back its popular National Cheeseburger Day deal for one day only.
Deal Details
Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger
Served with Classic Fries
$8.99
How to Order
Dine in
Order through Applebee's website
Order through the Applebee's mobile app
No Promo Code Needed
You don't need to enter a special coupon code. Simply select the National Cheeseburger Day offer when ordering online.
What Makes the Cheeseburger Special?
Applebee's says its Handcrafted Burgers feature an all-beef patty with:
Lettuce
Tomato
Onion
Pickles
Brioche bun
The Classic Cheeseburger adds two slices of American cheese.
DQ — FREE Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger
Dairy Queen is offering one of the biggest freebies of the holiday.
Deal Details
FREE Single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger
Requires a $1+ app order
DQ Rewards members only
Promotion Period
September 14–18
How to Redeem
Join DQ Rewards
Open the DQ app or order online
Place an order of $1 or more
Add the free cheeseburger offer
Tips
Limit one redemption per person
Participating U.S. locations
New DQ Rewards members may need up to 24 hours for the offer to appear.
Red Robin — Big Yummm Deals Starting at $9.99
Red Robin is celebrating with its Big Yummm Deals, giving customers a way to enjoy a complete meal at a value price.
Deal Details
Select main item
Bottomless fries
Beverage
Starting at $9.99
Extra Tip
If you're looking for a full restaurant meal rather than just a discounted burger, Red Robin's bottomless fries + beverage setup can make the value more compelling than buying a burger alone.
Burger King — FREE Bacon Cheeseburger
Burger King is turning National Cheeseburger Day into an entire week of Royal Perks offers.
Deal Details
FREE Bacon Cheeseburger
Requires a $3+ purchase
Royal Perks members
The Weeklong Lineup
Burger King is offering a different deal each day from September 14–20:
Sept. 14: FREE Rodeo Burger with $3+ purchase
Sept. 15: BOGO Whopper Jr.
Sept. 16: FREE Croissan’wich with $3+ purchase
Sept. 17: FREE Hamburger with $3+ purchase
Sept. 18: FREE Bacon Cheeseburger with $3+ purchase
Sept. 19: FREE 4-piece Nuggets with $3+ purchase
Sept. 20: FREE Original Chicken Sandwich with $3+ purchase
The offers are available to Royal Perks members through the Burger King app and website.
Extra Tip
If you're planning to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, don't limit yourself to Friday—the Burger King promotion gives you seven consecutive days of deals.
Smashburger— $1 Single Smashburger
This may be one of the most aggressive cheeseburger deals of the day.
ORDER ONLINE
Deal Details
Any Single Smash — just $1
September 18 only
SmashRewards members
How to Redeem
Join SmashRewards
Visit Smashburger on September 18
Order a qualifying Single Smash
Redeem the $1 offer through the available ordering channel
White Castle— National Cheeseburger Day Savings
White Castle is also featuring its National Cheeseburger Day promotion through its value-offer system.
ORDER ONLINE
How to Check the Offer
Visit the White Castle Value Offers page
Check the White Castle app
Look for available National Cheeseburger Day coupons
White Castle's value-offer page directs customers to its current local deals and encourages customers to join Craver Nation Rewards for additional savings.
Extra Tip
Because White Castle promotions can vary by market and channel, checking the app immediately before ordering is the safest way to see the offer available to your account.
Burger 21 — $5 Cheesys
Burger 21 is joining the celebration with a special price on its Cheesys.
Deal Details
$5 Cheesys
Patty Perks loyalty members
How to Redeem
Join Patty Perks
Order through the available Burger 21 ordering channel
Redeem the National Cheeseburger Day offer
Tips
Burger 21 has a smaller footprint than many national burger chains, so this is especially worth checking if you live near one of its participating locations.
Mark Your Calendar
If you're planning to take advantage of multiple deals, the smartest strategy is to download the restaurant apps, join the rewards programs, and check your offers before September 18.
And don't forget: many of these promotions are one-day-only, rewards-member-only, app-exclusive, or limited to participating locations.
