Get ready to sink your teeth into one of the tastiest days of the year — National Cheeseburger Day 2025 is here! Every September, burger chains and local joints across the U.S. serve up sizzling deals, buy-one-get-one offers, and even free cheeseburgers to celebrate this iconic American favorite. Whether you’re craving a classic single or a loaded double-stack, I’ve rounded up all the best places to grab a burger without emptying your wallet.
2025 Cheeseburger Day Deals & Freebies
| Restaurant | Deal | Requirements / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald’s | Double Cheeseburgers for $0.50 via app | One per customer, app-only offer. |
| Burger King | Free Bacon Cheeseburger (with $1 purchase) for Royal Perks members | Valid through app or website, participating locations only. |
| Dairy Queen | Free Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger with a $1 purchase (app/online orders) | For DQ Rewards members. |
| Sonic Drive-In | BOGO Double Sonic Smasher and Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburger for $1.99 (via app) | App-only deals. |
| Applebee’s | Cheeseburgers + fries for $8.99 | Valid dine-in or via app/online on Sept 18. |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Buy-one-get-one-free burger (Blazin’ Rewards members) | In-store, takeout, and online/delivery. |
| Whataburger | Free fries or onion rings with #5 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger | Via the Whataburger site/app. |
| Red Robin | Red’s Double Tavern Burger with bottomless sides & beverage from $9.99 | Dine-in only. |
✅ Pro Tips for Using These Deals Locally
- Use each restaurant’s app to verify if your city/location is participating (franchisees often opt in or out).
- Search “National Cheeseburger Day” + your city + restaurant name on Yelp, Google Maps, or Facebook — local independent spots often post last-minute specials.
- For chains, filter offers by ZIP/store location in the app; sometimes the app shows “not available in your area.”
- Set a reminder the night before or the morning of Sept 18 so you don’t miss time-limited offers.
| Metro Area | Deal(s) Likely Available / Examples |
|---|---|
| New York City | • Smashburger: any single burger for $4.99 (use code BURGERDAY25) — works at many Smashburger locations. • McDonald’s: Double Cheeseburger for $0.50 via the McDonald’s app. • Burger King: Free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $1 purchase on BK app via Royal Perks. • Applebee’s: Any of its classic burgers with fries for $8.99 — likely in many locations in NYC. |
| Los Angeles | • Smashburger’s $4.99 single burger deal should be valid in LA chains. • McDonald’s 50¢ Double Cheeseburger via app. • Burger King’s $1 Bacon Cheeseburger with a qualifying purchase. • Local LA burger joints may run specials; check EatDrinkLA for LA-area deals. |
| Chicago | • Smashburger’s “any single burger $4.99” deal. • Applebee’s $8.99 burger + fries deal. • BK and McDonald’s app deals (same as above). • Regional chains or local burger spots might match or undercut these deals. |
| Dallas / Texas Metro Areas | • Whataburger: free fries or onion rings with #5 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger (app/site). • Burger King and McDonald’s offer via apps. • Smashburger’s burger deal. • Applebee’s likely has the $8.99 burger + fries in some Dallas/Plano/South-Dallas locations. |
| San Francisco / Bay Area | • Whataburger: free fries or onion rings with #5 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger (app/site). • Burger King and McDonald’s offer via apps. • Smashburger’s burger deal. • Applebee’s likely has the $8.99 burger + fries in some Dallas/Plano/South-Dallas locations. |
🍔 Bottom Line
National Cheeseburger Day 2025 is the perfect excuse to treat yourself — whether you’re grabbing a $0.50 cheeseburger from McDonald’s, scoring a BOGO deal at Buffalo Wild Wings, or exploring local burger joints in your city. These one-day deals only come once a year, so don’t miss them.
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