Flip Out with These National Cheeseburger Day Freebies and Burger Deals

Today is National Cheeseburger Day — a mouthwatering holiday that burger lovers can't afford to miss.  Whether you’re craving a classic cheeseburger, a smashed patty, or something over-the-top, dozens of popular chains are serving up deals, freebies, and BOGOs to satisfy your cravings without emptying your wallet.

From $.50 cheeseburgers at McDonalds to BOGO at Sonic and Buffalo Wild Wings, here's every cheesy deal happening on September 18, 2025 for National Cheeseburger Day.

Applebee’s

• Deal: Choose from three Classic Handcrafted Burgers + Classic Fries for $8.99.

• How: Available dine-in, to-go, online, and in-app.

BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse

• Deal: All American Smash Burger + personal-size signature Pizookie for $13.

Buffalo Wild Wings

• Deal: BOGO burgers for rewards members (buy one, get one free).

• How: Dine-in, takeout, or delivery on Sept. 18.

Burger King

• Deal: Daily freebies with $1+ purchase for Royal Perks members via app/website:

  • Sept. 18: Free Bacon Cheeseburger

  • Sept. 19: Free Whopper Jr.

  • Sept. 20: Free Cheeseburger

  • Sept. 21: Free Original Chicken Sandwich

Dog Haus

• Deal: Buy one, get one free cheeseburger.

• How: Order through the Dog Haus app.

DoorDash (Shake Shack)

• Deal: Get $9 off a $25+ Shake Shack order.

• How: Valid only on Sept. 18 through DoorDash.

McDonald’s

• Deal: $0.50 Double Cheeseburger.

• How: Single-use offer in the McDonald’s app at participating locations.

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

• Deal: Cheeseburger + fries for $8.99.

• How: Dine-in only on Sept. 18.

Red Robin

• Deal: Big Yummm Burger Deal – Double Tavern Burger + bottomless fries + bottomless drink for $9.99.

Ruby Tuesday

• Deal Options:

  • $8.99: Single American Smashed Burger + fries or tots + Garden Bar

  • $10.99: Double Burger combo

  • $11.99: Specialty burgers (Mushroom Swiss, Loaded Guac, Triple Smashed)

Smashburger

• Deal: $4.99 Single Smashburger

• How: Valid dine-in, pickup, or delivery via website or app.

Sonic

• Deal: BOGO Double Sonic Smasher Burger.

• How: Order in the Sonic app on Sept. 18.