National Cheeseburger Day Freebies & Deals 2026
National Cheeseburger Day is Friday, September 18, 2026, and restaurants across the country are celebrating with FREE and discounted burgers!
Many offers require an app or restaurant rewards membership, so sign up before Friday. Some rewards can take time to appear in your account.
This list was verified on September 15, 2026. Offers are available at participating locations while supplies last.
Applebee’s
Applebee’s is offering a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger with fries for only $8.99 on September 18. Available for dine-in or To Go through the Applebee’s website or app. Third-party delivery orders are excluded.
Burger King
Burger King Royal Perks members can get a FREE Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 purchase on September 18. Redeem the offer through the Burger King app or website at participating locations.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen Rewards members can get a FREE Single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with an app or online order of $1 or more.
The digital offer is valid September 14–18 at participating DQ Grill & Chill locations. Limit one per person. New members should register early because the deal may take up to 24 hours to appear.
Farmer Boys
Farmer Boys VIF Rewards members can get a Big Cheese Cheeseburger for $3.99 on September 18 at participating locations.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box Rewards members can get a FREE Jr. Cheeseburger with a $1 in-app purchase on September 18. Limit one redemption.
Krystal
Krystal is offering two FREE Original or Cheese Krystals with a $5 purchase through the Krystal app on September 18.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s is offering MyMcDonald’s Rewards members a FREE Double Cheeseburger with a $1 minimum in-app purchase on September 18. The $1 minimum excludes tax, and the offer is limited to one redemption per customer.
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday offers select burgers and sandwiches with fries or tots for $6.99 every Friday—and National Cheeseburger Day falls on a Friday this year!
Choices include the American Smashed Burger, Ruby’s Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Blackened Fish Sandwich and Impossible Burger at participating locations.
Smashburger
Smashburger is offering SmashRewards members any single Smashburger for just $1 on September 18. Redeem through your rewards account at participating locations.
Wayback Burgers
Wayback Burgers is offering Single Cheeseburgers for $3.50 each on September 18. The offer is available in stores, online and through the Wayback app at participating locations, with a limit of two per customer.
Whataburger
Whataburger Rewards members can get a FREE Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr. with the purchase of medium fries or onion rings on September 18. Redeem through the Whataburger app or website.
Remember: Prices and participation can vary by location. Check your restaurant’s app and call ahead before making a special trip.
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