
Celebrate one of America’s favorite foods on National Cheeseburger Day! National Cheeseburger Day is Thursday, September 18th, 2025.
If you found this article in May, you might be looking for National Hamburger Day deals instead!
We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Triangle, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.
National Cheeseburger Day Deals 2024
Unless otherwise noted, these deals take place on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024.
Applebee’s
On September 18, 2025, Applebee’s is serving up their three Classic Burgers for $8.99 each. The three choices are Classic Burger, Classic Cheeseburger and Classic Bacon Cheeseburger. Valid for dine-in, the Applebee’s website, or mobile app only. Not valid on third party deliver sites. No promo code is required.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
On September 18, 2025, you can get the Double Classic Smash Burger at Bad Daddy’s for just $10, along with a side item — choose from fries, sweet potato fries, tots or housemade chips. Available for dine-in and online orders. More info here.
BurgerFi

On September 18, 2025, buy one single cheeseburger at regular price and get another for $1 at participating BurgerFi locations.
Burger King
Burger King is giving Royal Rewards members a free Bacon Cheeseburger with any $1 purchase on Sept. 18. More info here.
DQ

From September 15 to 19, 2025, get a FREE Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger with any app or online order of $1 or more. The deal is available only to DQ rewards members.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

From September 18 to 21, 2025, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is offering a FREE Original Double Steakburger with a $10 purchase at participating locations. The offer is available only for Freddy’s Rewards members. Limit one per person.
Huddle House
From September 18–25, 2025, Huddle Rewards members can claim one FREE Single Smashed Burger Deluxe in honor of National Cheeseburger Day at Huddle House.
Sign up for rewards online or through the Huddle House app. More info here.
McDonald’s
On Sept. 18, 2025, McDonald’s is offering a Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents. Limit one per person.
The deal is only available for MyMcDonald’s Rewards members.
Red Robin
For a limited time this fall, get the Big Yumm Burger Deal.
Starting at $9.99, grab a Red’s Double Tavern Burger, a Bottomless Side, and a Bottomless Beverage.
This is a dine-in deal.
Smashburger
Smashburger is offering any single burger for just $4.99 on September 18, 2025. Use promo code BURGERDAY25 if you order online. If you order in-store just mention the deal.
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In is offering a BOGO deal on the Double SONIC Smasher.
This buy-one-get-one FREE deal is valid through September 28, 2025.
In fact, you can redeem this offer once per week, through the Rewards program.
The Double SONIC Smasher features two Angus patties seasoned and seared for a crispy edge and juicy center, layered with two slices of melted American cheese, SONIC’s signature Smasher sauce, crinkle-cut pickles, and diced onions on a soft potato bun.
Wayback Burgers

Wayback Burgers is offering their Classic Burger for just $5 on September 18, 2025. a BOGO deal on September 18th, 2025. The deal is available when you order in-restaurant or through the Wayback Rewards program. Limited to 2 per order/ Rewards account. It applies to orders placed in-restaurant, online, and through the Wayback Rewards program, using code $5CLASS. Third party delivery platforms excluded. Valid at participating US locations, restrictions apply.
The deal was announced on Facebook.
More deals coming?
We are verifying more deals and will add them when available. Some that we’re looking for are:
- Wendy’s
- Mooyah Burgers
- Harris Teeter
- Buffalo Wild Wings
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at few of them here: