National Cheeseburger Day is today, September 18th, and we have put together a list of DEALS AND FREEBIES for you to score! A lot of these offers require you to be a rewards member, but don’t let that stop you from scoring these deals. Signing up for rewards programs is FREE and easy to do, plus it will keep you in the loop for future offers and deals! Don’t forget to check our Food Deals & Freebies for more!!
Freebies & Deals
- 99 Restaurants – On Thursday, September 18, dine-in guests can enjoy Ninety Nine’s Cheese Burger with fries for just $8.99.
- Applebee’s – $8.99 NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY DEAL. Enjoy any of their 3 Classic Burgers: Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Classic Cheeseburger, or Classic Burger – served with classic fries!
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – On September 18, 2025, you can get a Double Classic Smash Burger and a side for $10 when dining in or ordering online at all 39 locations.
- Buffalo’s Cafe – Stop by Buffalo’s Cafe, the Georgia-born wing chain, on Sept.18 and receive a FREE Pepsi with the purchase of a cheeseburger. Available for dine-in only at participating locations.
- Buffalo Wild Wings – On Thursday, September 18, Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards members can buy one burger and get a second burger of equal or lesser value for free. The deal is good for dine-in, takeout, or delivery (through the Buffalo Wild Wings website or mobile app).
- Burger21 – Patty Perks loyalty members can grab $4 Cheesys when they order in-app on National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18.
- Burger Fi – On September 18, buy one burgerfi cheeseburger and get a second one for just $1 at any participating locations.
- Burger King – Royal Perks members a FREE bacon cheeseburger with any purchase of $1 or more on National Cheeseburger Day. Plus, they’re offering other freebies (with a $1 purchase) at Burger King all week long (Sept. 15 – 21).
- Carl’s Jr. – Purchase a large fountain drink on Sept. 18 and My Rewards members get a Western Bacon Cheeseburger for half off
- Checkers & Rally’s – From September 16 through September 18, 2025, you can get a Big Buford for $3 at participating locations nationwide, while supplies last.
- Cuban Guys – On September 18, visit any of the Cuban Guys locations and grab the Havana Burger for just $6 all day.
- Dairy Queen – Free Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger with any app or online order of $1 or more. This limited-time digital deal runs September 15–19 and is available exclusively to existing and new DQ rewards members*.
- Dog Haus – Buy one Haus Cheeseburger, get one free, all day long through the Haus Rewards app.
- Farmer Boys – On September 18, rewards members can get a Big Cheese Cheeseburger for $4 (limit one per person).
- FIVEGUYS – Buy a Cheeseburger, get a Cheeseburger! Use code: BOGOBURGER. Cheeseburger for 50% Off with Purchase. Use cod: HALFCB or NCBDAY50
- Freddy’s – From Sept. 18 to 21, 2025, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is offering a FREE Original Double Steakburgerwith a $10 purchase at participating locations.
- Huddle House – From September 18 through September 30, Huddle Rewards members can claim a FREE Single Smashed Burger Deluxe at participating locations while supplies last.*
- Hurricane Grill & Wings – Guests who dine-in on National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18, can enjoy a cheeseburger and receive a FREE Pepsi with purchase. Available for dine-in only at participating locations.
- Jack in the Box – Free Jr. Cheeseburger with $1+ purchase or $5 Smashed Jack.
- Jollibee – From September 18 through September 21, new Jollibee Rewards members can redeem a BOGO Angus Cheeseburger deal.
- Krystal – $1 Cheese Krystal. Code: CHEESEPLZ. Online only.
- Logan’s Roadhouse – 20% off its All-American Cheeseburger. This burger features a juicy, steak-seasoned patty, a choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion on a toasted bun. This deal is only valid for rewards members at participating locations on Sept. 18.
- McDonald’s – 50-cent double cheeseburgers on the app all day September 18th.
- Mooyah – For the Mooyah rewards app users, people who purchase fries and a drink on National Cheese Burger Day get a free build-your-own cheeseburger. By customizing your own burger, you have the freedom to change the protein, pick your favorite sauce, and add your own toppings if needed.
- Native Grill & Wings – On National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18, guests can enjoy Native Grill & Wings’ mouthwatering Bacon Cheeseburger for just $10! Available at participating locations for dine-in by mentioning the offer and online via nativegrillandwings.com with code Cheese2025.
- Portillo’s – 50% off burger reward into your Perks account! *Prior to expiration, get 50% off one (1) cheeseburger or charburger. Includes standard toppings. No additional add-ons. Limit 1. Offer will be applied to the more expensive qualifying item. If redeeming online, offer only valid through portillos.com or Portillo’s app. Not valid on third party delivery sites. Cannot be combined w/other offers. Expires 9/21/2025. See full Terms at portillos.com/perks-terms.
- Shorty’s BBQ – Shorty’s BBQ locations in Miami are bringing back the Western Bacon Cheeseburger for the special day. This burger features a half-pound patty, hand-breaded onion rings, house BBQ sauce, with melted cheddar on top and a crispy bacon on a brioche bun. Also if you sign up for Shorty’s loyalty program, you get $10 off your first visit.
- Smashburger – Any single burger for $4.99 when you use promo code BURGERDAY25 at checkout online or in-app. You can select from a Classic, Bacon Stack Spicy Jalapeno, BBQ Bacon, or Truffle Mushroom burger. Here’s a list of participating locations.
- Sonic – On September 18, Sonic App users can buy one Double Sonic Smasher and get a second one free.
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Happy hour deal on its Signature Angus Burger. Served on a brioche bun with cheddar, arugula, tomato, pickle sauce, and roasted garlic French fries, this indulgent meal is only $15 from 3-6 p.m. on Sept. 18.
- The Greene Turtle – BOGO Free Classic Cheeseburger on Sept. 18th at participating locations
- The Melt – On September 18, 2025, Melt Rewards members who purchase a MeltBurger will automatically receive a bonus MeltBurger in their rewards account. Additionally, rewards members will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of 1,000 free MeltBurgers.
- Wayback Burgers – $5 Classic Burgers (regularly $9.19) on Thursday, Sept. 18, National Cheeseburger Day.
- Wendy’s – Buy a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and get 100 bonus points exclusively on the Wendy’s app.
- Whataburger – Celebrate with a #5 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger and get a free fry or onion ring on Sept 18th. All promos are available through the Whataburger App or online.
- White Castle – BOGO White Castle Cheese Sliders when you use promo code SAYCHEESE at checkout online or in-app. Limit one free slider. Offer valid Sept. 18 – 21.
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