Get Ready for National Cheeseburger Day with These 12 Amazing Deals

Large restaurant groups always have deals to help customers celebrate important events, like the start of school or a holiday like Labor Day. It shouldn’t be a wonder that big restaurants have a lot of fun deals planned for National Cheeseburger Day, which is coming up soon.

The sandwich-themed holiday is on September 18, and there’s no better way to party than with a tasty cheeseburger. This year, many fast-food and sit-down restaurant chains are giving away or discounting burgers to help you enjoy.

This National Cheeseburger Day, here are all the best deals at food chains and what you need to do to get them.

1. McDonald’s

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day by getting a Double Cheeseburger (440 calories) for only $0.50 at McDonald’s. Depending on where you live in the US, the classic burger will usually cost a few bucks (it costs $4.49 at my local McDonald’s in New Jersey right now), so this deal will save people a lot of money. The only way to get the deal is through the McDonald’s app.

2. Burger King

This week will be fun if you’re a Burger King’s Royal Perks reward program member. For National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, the chain gives free flame-grilled cheeseburgers (290 calories) to members who spend $1 or more. Customers who are part of Burger King’s loyalty program can get deals like this all week, from September 16 to September 22. Interested people should check out the Burger King app over the next few days to see other great deals.

3. Wendy’s

This is a great week to enjoy a Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (370 calories) if you like that standard fast food item. When you buy anything at Wendy’s from September 18 to September 22, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers are only one cent. Customers must use the digital offer in the Wendy’s app to get the deal.

4. Applebee’s

The summer of 2024 was all about Applebee’s Value meals. To celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, Applebee’s is offering a deal. On September 18, will buy one of three Classic Handcrafted Burgers and a side of classic fries for $8.99 on $ 8.99. This will be valid in stores and online at Applebee’s. Guests can choose between the Classic Burger (1,120 calories), the Classic Cheeseburger (1,250 calories), or the Classic Bacon Cheeseburger (1,360 calories).

5. Red Robin

To celebrate National Cheeseburger Day 2024, Red Robin is giving away $10 gourmet cheeseburgers (860 calories) with unlimited sides. The deal will only be valid for dine-in customers at selected restaurants, so people who want to take advantage of it should plan their visits accordingly.

6. Denny’s

Today is National Cheeseburger Day, and Denny’s customers can get 20% off any burger. This includes classics like the Flamin’ 5-Pepper Burger (1,000 calories) and limited-time items like the Beetlejuice Burger (1,400–1,790 calories), inspired by the new Beetlejuice movie. People who eat in or order online can take advantage of this deal.

7. Wahlburgers

This National Cheeseburger Day deal at Wahlburgers, a company with more than 80 restaurants in the US, is great because it applies to more than one item on the menu. On September 18, any burger ordered at a local Wahlburgers restaurant will be 50% off. This deal will be valid in shops and online across the North American chain.

8. BurgerFi

Even though BurgerFi just filed for bankruptcy because of money problems, It has a special deal for customers in honor of National Cheeseburger Day. On September 18, BurgerFi is offering a deluxe hamburger (598–962 calories) for just $4 to anyone who buys a Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage. Only people who eat in will be able to get this deal.

9. Friendly’s

From September 18 to September 20, all Friendly’s cheeseburgers will be $2 less in honor of National Cheeseburger Day. Only members of the chain’s reward program, Friendly’s Fan Club, can take advantage of this deal. Signing up is free, though, so people who want to use it should do so before the holiday.

10. Wayback Burgers

Many chains offer discounts on burgers today in honor of National Cheeseburger Day. On the other hand, Wayback Burgers is celebrating by giving them away for free. The chain’s Classic Burger (650 calories) will be on sale on September 18: buy one, get one free. It has two beef patties: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard. Customers can use the deal when they order in person or through the Wayback Rewards program, which can be used in restaurants, online, or through an app.

11. Whataburger

They are giving their points members the chance to win free food for a whole year in honor of National Cheeseburger Day. Through the Whataburger app or website on September 18, anyone in the loyalty program who gets a Patty Melt (950 calories), a Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger (1,080 calories), or a Whataburger with cheese (680 calories) will be instantly entered into a “Whataburger for a Year” contest. One hundred Whataburger customers who enter the game will win prize packs with 52 coupons for one free Whataburger at participating restaurants.

12. The Capital Grille

It’s not just fast food and casual dining places that are enjoying National Cheeseburger Day in 2024. The Capital Grille, a high-end restaurant chain, is returning its Wagyu & Wine menu from September 9 to November 1. For $35, guests can pair one of three gourmet wagyu burgers with red wines from the Duckhorn Portfolio company.

The Wagyu burgers always come with duck-fat sea salt fries. For $20 more, guests can swap out the fries for Chips & Caviar, a dip made with sautéed onions, caviar, and house-made chips.