Who Loves Free Stuff??? National Cheeseburger Day is September 18th, which means you can score Free and Discounted Cheeseburgers at all of your favorite restaurants. We’ve put together a list of the best National Cheeseburger Day Freebies that you don’t want to miss!
National Cheeseburger Day Freebies 2026
Who doesn’t love a juicy cheeseburger for a great cause? I can’t think of a better reason to celebrate than National Cheeseburger Day! Remember that this list is just a sample of the deals available today at our favorite restaurants. Also, some of these deals may be local, so I would recommend calling your store before you make a special trip!
- Applebee’s
- Guests can enjoy Applebee’s Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger served with fries for only $8.99 for dine-in or to-go on Sept. 18th.
- Try the NEW O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger. Now on Applebee’s 2 for $25 menu. With the 2 for $25 you get 1 full-size appetizer and 2 whole entrèes.
- BurgerFi – Buy One BurgerFi Double Cheeseburger, Get a Second for only $1 deal on 9/18. This all-day, in-store-only promotion is available at participating BurgerFi locations while supplies last. Guests can enjoy up to two redemptions per customer.
- Burger King – Burger King is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a week of offers for Royal Perks members from Sept. 14–20. Promotions include:
- Sept. 16: Free Croissan’wich with a $3 purchase
- Sept. 17: Free Hamburger with a $3 purchase
- Sept. 18 (National Cheeseburger Day): Free Bacon Cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day with a $3 purchase
- Sept. 19: Free four-piece Nuggets with a $3 purchase
- Dairy Queen – Free single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with any app or online order of $1 or more*. Tthis deal runs September 14-18 and is available exclusively for new and existing DQ rewards members.
- Denny’s – On September 18 only, Denny’s customers who purchase the Double Cheeseburger are entitled to a second Double Cheeseburger at 50% off. Offer applicable at participating Denny’s U.S. locations only. Valid Dine-in or Online (excluding third-party vendors or delivery partners). Offer excludes Everyday Value Slam, KEF rewards, Military & First Responders Discounts, AARP coupons and any additional promotional offers along with Denny’s Deals or any Value Menu Items. Limit one redemption per reward member.
- Five Guys – Five Guys sent out an email to watch for a possible deal for Rewards members on 9/18.
- Friendly’s – Enjoy one of six tasty cheeseburgers, including the NEW Chili Cheeseburger, alongside golden fries. Enhance your meal with a Happy Ending Sundae for only $2.49!
- Jack in the Box – FREE Jr. Cheeseburger with a $1+ order for National Cheeseburger Day (valid 1x)
- Krystal – Score two free Original or Cheese Krystals with any in-app purchase of $5 or more.
- McDonald’s – Get a free Double Cheeseburger with a $1 minimum purchase* via the McDonald’s App on September 18. *Offer valid 1x on 09/18/2026 at participating restaurants. Excludes tax. Must opt into MyMcDonald’s Rewards.
- Red Robin – Specials starting at $9.99, featuring a full meal with your choice of entrée, a Bottomless side, and a Bottomless drink. Options include Red’s Double Burger, Haystack Double Burger, or a 7″ Donatos Pizza.
- Ruby Tuesday – $6.99 burger or sandwich (with fries or tots) deal.
- Smashburger – Rewards members get $1 off any single burger (Classic, Bacon Stack, Spicy Jalapeno, BBQ Bacon, or Truffle Mushroom) when you order in the app.
- Sonic Drive-In – $1.99 Jr. Double Cheeseburgers on 9/18.
- Whataburger – Free Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr. with the purchase of medium fries or onion rings. If you redeem the offer, you’ll be entered into a giveaway for a chance to win free Whatburger for a year!
- White Castle – Rewards Members will get an exclusive BOGO Cheese Sliders deal when you use code BOGOCHEESE at online checkout.
With so many options, deciding where to eat is the problem! Leave me a comment and let me know which one you pick!!! Also, let us know if you come across any other offers available today!
