It’s National Cheeseburger Day | Here’s Where to Score Free & Cheap Burgers
Celebrate your buns off with these National Cheeseburger Day deals! 🍔
Today, September 18th, is National Cheeseburger Day 2026, and many restaurants will celebrate with tasty deals on cheeseburgers!
Participation may vary by location, so it’s always a good idea to call ahead and ensure that your favorite burger joint will be serving up some juicy deals before heading out.
Here are all the best National Cheeseburger Day deals you can grab today…
Score a cheeseburger w/ fries for just $8.99 at Applebee’s.
Today, September 18th only, you can order Applebee’s Classic Cheeseburger, Classic Burger, or Classic Bacon Cheeseburger with fries for just $8.99. This offer is available for dine-in, to-go, and delivery via the Applebee’s mobile app (iOS, Android) or on Applebees.com.
Grab the burger of the month and fries for $10 at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar.
On National Cheeseburger Day 2026, Bad Daddy’s will be serving up its Jalapeno Business burger with a choice of fries, sweet potato fries, tots, or homemade chips for just $10!
Get $5 Cheesy Burgers at Burger 21.
Today, September 18th only, Patty Perks Rewards members can get $5 Cheesy Burgers at Burger 21. This offer can be found in the Patty Perks app.
Buy one BurgerFi Cheeseburger and get another for just $1.
Today, September 18th only, you can buy one BurgerFi Cheeseburger and get your second one for just $1 (in-store only). Note that there’s a limit of two $1 burgers per customer.
Royal Perks members can grab a free bacon cheeseburger & more at Burger King.
On National Cheeseburger Day 2026, all Royal Perks members (free to join) can get a free bacon cheeseburger with any $3 purchase. This deal is exclusively available for Royal Perks members through the BK app or bk.com.
Burger King will also offer a full week of special offers in honor of National Cheeseburger Day, as follows:
Monday, 9/14: FREE Rodeo Burger with a $3+ purchaseTuesday, 9/15: Buy one Whopper Jr. get one FREEWednesday, 9/16: FREE Croissan’wich with a $3+ purchaseThursday, 9/17: FREE Hamburger with a $3+ purchase- Friday, 9/18: FREE Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3+ purchase
- Saturday, 9/19: FREE 4-Piece Nuggets with a $3+ purchase
- Sunday 9/20: FREE Original Chicken Sandwich (OCS) with a $3+ purchase
Get a burger for half price with your shake purchase at Carl’s Jr.
Today, September 18th only, My Rewards members can get any burger for half price with the purchase of any Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shake at Carl’s Jr. This offer can be unlocked in the Carl’s Jr. app beginning September 17th.
Score a free Stackburger from Dairy Queen.
Today, September 18th only, DQ fans can enjoy a FREE Single Original Stackburger with any app order of $1 or more.
Buy one QP burger and get half off the second one at Denny’s.
Today, September 18th only, Denny’s customers who purchase the Diner QP burger can get a second Diner QP burger at 50% off.
The Diner QP burger has 50% more beef than your typical fast food joint’s quarter pound patty. It’s also part of Denny’s Triple Play menu, meaning you can add your choice of drink and a starter for just $9.99.
Get a $3.99 Big Cheese at Farmer Boys.
Today, September 18th only, VIF members can get a Big Cheese cheeseburger at Farmer Boys for only $3.99.
Score a rare BOGO offer from Five Guys.
Today, September 18th only, you can buy any burger and get one free at Five Guys. To claim this offer, just order through the app or website with promo code BOGOBURGER. Note that there’s a limit of one redemption per account.
Grab BOGO Famous Star burgers at Hardees.
Hardee’s My Rewards members can unlock a BOGO Famous Star offer in the Hardee’s app today, September 18th only,
Get a free Jr. Cheeseburger and more at Jack in the Box.
Today, September 18th only, Jack in the Box Rewards members can get a free Jr. Cheeseburger with an in-app purchase of $1 or more. Members can also score BOGO 50% off Double Jacks through September 16th, and $5.99 Sourdough Jacks through September 20th.
Note that these offers are limited to a one-time use.
Grab a free Double Cheeseburger with your McDonald’s purchase.
Today, September 18th only, MyMcDonald’s Rewards members can score a free Double Cheeseburger with any $1 purchase.
Score a free cheeseburger with your Mooyah purchase
Loyalty members who download the Mooyah app before September 18th will receive an offer for a free burger with the in-app purchase of a second burger!
Get a cheeseburger & fries for $6.99 at Ruby Tuesday.
Today, September 18th only, you can grab a cheeseburger or select sandwich with fries for just $6.99 at Ruby Tuesday. This offer is available for dine-in, online ordering, or call-ahead pickup.
Enjoy a Big Yummm Burger Deal for $9.99 at Red Robin.
Today, September 18th only, you can treat yourself to Red Robin’s Big Yummm Burger Deal for just $9.99. You’ll get a Red’s Double Tavern Burger (that’s two smashed, seared beef patties), along with a Bottomless Side and a Bottomless Beverage for under $10!
Score a $1 Single Smash at Smashburger.
Today, September 18th only, new and existing SmashRewards members can unlock an exclusive $1 Single Smash offer through their Smashburger rewards account.
Get $3.50 Cheeseburgers at Wayback Burgers.
Today, September 18th only, Wayback Burgers will celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with single cheeseburgers for just $3.50. Note that there’s a limit of 2 per order at this price.
Get a Dave’s Single Cheeseburger for $1.99 at Wendy’s.
Today, September 18th only, Wendy’s Rewards members can score a Dave’s Single Cheeseburger for just $1.99 when you redeem the offer through the Wendy’s app or website.
Grab BOGO Cheese Sliders at White Castle.
Through September 20th, you can score BOGO Cheese Sliders at White Castle with a coupon or promo code BOGOCHEESE.
Grab a Burger & Pizookie for $13 at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.
Today, September 18th only, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse is offering an All American Smash Burger and personal Pizookie for just $13!
Score BOGO Burgers from Buffalo Wild Wings.
Today, September 18th only, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering buy one get one free cheeseburgers at particpating locations!
Get a Burger, Fries, & Pie for just $10.99 at Perkins.
Today, September 18th only, Perkins is offering a burger, fries, and pie for just $10.99!
Grab a Cheeseburger & Fries for just $7.99 w/ Drink Purchase at Twin Peaks.
Today, September 18th only, Twin Peaks is offering up a cheeseburger and fries for just $7.99 with a drink purchase.
Use this kitchen hack to make a batch of cheeseburger sliders fit for a crowd! 🍔
Culver’s has loaded a B1G1 Free Double Butterburger onto Delicious Rewards accounts for today (Sunday 9/14) only.
Sweet! Thanks for mentioning the Culver’s offer for today! 🍔
Just so you know …. Burger Kings advertisement is actually spend $20 and get a free bacon cheeseburger. Thats VERY misleading.
Hi Dianna! We tested this in the BK app and are still seeing the free Bacon Cheeseburger offer with a $3 minimum purchase. ❤️ I’ve attached a screenshot of the offer and terms too. Be sure you’re logged into your Royal Perks account and looking under the Offers section. Hope this helps! 🤗
These are good deals