National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Burger deals at McDonald’s, Wendy’s and others

Americans celebrating National Cheeseburger Day Friday can score free and discounted burgers at major restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Five Guys and others.

Most of the deals are available through restaurant loyalty programs or mobile apps, and several require a minimum purchase.

Members of the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program can get a free Double Cheeseburger on Friday with a minimum $1 purchase through the McDonald’s app.

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“Since burgers are kind of our thing, we’d love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald’s drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us,” a spokesperson for McDonald’s told FOX Business. 

“And for fans who are looking for burger deals outside of the holiday, they can check out the McDonald’s App for deals every week.”

Burger King is celebrating the holiday with a week of Royal Perks offers. On National Cheeseburger Day, loyalty members can receive a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 minimum purchase through the Burger King app, according to USA Today.

The promotion is part of a weeklong lineup that also includes a free four-piece Chicken Nuggets with a $3 purchase on Sept. 19 and a free Original Chicken Sandwich with a $3 purchase on Sept. 20.

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At participating locations, Buffalo Wild Wings customers can get a free cheeseburger with the purchase of another regularly priced cheeseburger, “Today” reported.

The one-time offer can’t be combined with other discounts and excludes lunch combos and kids’ menu burgers, according to the chain.

Wendy’s Rewards members can add a Dave’s Single Cheeseburger for $1.99 with any purchase through the chain’s app or website at participating U.S. locations, USA Today reported.

Red Robin is giving away 400 digital gift cards to celebrate the holiday. Customers can enter by commenting on the restaurant’s Sept. 18 post on Instagram or Facebook, as noted on its website.

Five Guys is offering a buy one, get one free burger of equal or lesser value through Friday, according to USA Today.

Customers must order online or through the Five Guys app and use the promo code “BOGOBURGER” at checkout. The offer is not valid for in-store purchases.

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Carl’s Jr. Rewards members can get any burger for half price with the purchase of any Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shake on Friday through the chain’s app, according to USA Today.

“It’s national cheeseburger day and I love cheeseburgers and shakes,” the chain said in an Instagram post. “Go take advantage of my generosity.”

Shake Shack customers can get a $5 single ShackBurger or single Cheeseburger with any purchase by using the code “BURGERDAY” in the Shake Shack app on the company’s website or at in-store kiosks, according to USA Today.

For National Cheeseburger Day, 7-Eleven is offering a $6 meal deal that includes a 20-ounce Coke or Pepsi and a choice of an Angus Double Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich or Philly Cheesesteak, according to USA Today.

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Buffalo Wild Wings, Wendy’s, Burger King, Five Guys, Carl’s Jr., 7-Eleven and Shake Shack could not immediately be reached by FOX Business for comment.