September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day- Here’s where to get the best Freebies and Deals!

There’s so much to love about a great cheeseburger, from the layers of cheese to the toppings, and every year, Americans honor it with its own National Cheeseburger Day on September 18th (not to be confused with National Double Cheeseburger Day on September 15).

This celebration of one of the most iconic and delicious foods of the USA, has been taking place every year since the early part of the Roaring 20s era. While its plain cousin, the hamburger was likely invented somewhere around 1900 in the United States, it is believed that putting the cheese on top didn’t enter the picture until 1924.

The story goes that a teenager, Lionel Sternberger, who was working in his father’s sandwich shop, The Rite Spot in Pasadena, California, USA, just decided to put a slice of American cheese on a burger one day. He found it to be tasty so he shared the idea with his dad who liked it too. And, thus, the cheeseburger was born.

However, there’s something that makes a cheeseburger even better – when it’s FREE (or close to it). This year, chains all over the U.S. are offering deals and discounts on some of their best burgers — and we’re all invited to the party.  Here they are, in alphabetical order, brought to you buy Today.com.

Black Tap

The first 100 customers to sign up on September 18 on Black Tap’s National Cheeseburger Day website will be rewarded with a complimentary cheeseburger with any purchase. This offer is good at Black Tap’s Vegas, Anaheim, and New York (Soho and Midtown) locations and select international locations.

BurgerFi

BurgerFi will be celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a sweepstakes to win a free A+ Meal (BurgerFi cheeseburger, fresh-cut fries and a freestyle beverage) for a year. The contest will go live on National Cheeseburger Day via social media and BurgerFi will announce the winner on September 24.

Dog Haus

To celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, Dog Haus is offering its signature cheeseburger for $5 in-store for dine-in or takeout at participating locations.

Friendly’s

Friendly’s will offer a free medium sundae with the purchase of any cheeseburger on September 18. This offer is for Sweet Rewards members and will be loaded onto their account to use on that day.

McDonald’s

In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, McDonald’s has an in-app offer for one day only. On September 18, app users will get a double cheeseburger for 50 cents. That’s not the only way to score a sweet deal, either. After the first purchase using MyMcDonald’s Rewards in the app, earn 1500 bonus points, which is good for future tasty freebies.

Red Robin

This National Cheeseburger Day, Red Robin will have week-long deals for its royalty members. Starting September 13 through September 19, members get BOGO 50% off cheeseburgers (discount applies to second cheeseburger purchase). This deal is good once per day all week.

Smashburger

There’s nothing quite like a classic. Smashburger will be offering $5 Double Classic Burgers on September 18 in honor of National Cheeseburger Day.

STK

STK Steakhouse, known for their famous Lil’ BRGs made with premium Wagyu, is offering STK Wagyu Burger & Fries for only $7.99 ($9.99 in New York City) when ordering for takeout and delivery in honor of National Cheeseburger Day.

Teton Waters Ranch

Teton Waters Ranch is 15% off its burger blends, valid on TetonWatersRanch.com from September 17 through September 19 with code NATLCHEESEBURGERDAY15.

The Habit Burger Grill

On September 17 and September 18, customers who order through UberEats will receive a free Charburger with cheese. A $20 minimum purchase is necessary.

Wayback Burgers

In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, Wayback Burgers will offer a BOGO classic burger deal for one day only on Saturday, September 18. Guests can redeem this BOGO offer in-restaurant or by ordering through the Wayback Burgers app.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a week-long, BOGO premium cheeseburger offer via the Wendy’s app. You can pair those cheeseburgers with the new Hot & Crispy Fries, as any size of Wendy’s fries are $1 every single day in September via the Wendy’s mobile app.

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