Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day With Free Mcdonald's Deal!
WHO:
Detroit Free Press - McDonald's, Burger King, White Castle, Applebee’s, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, BurgerFi, Checkers and Rally’s, Dairy Queen, Eddie Merlot’s, Savvy Sliders, Shake Shack, Sullivan's Steakhouse.
WHAT:
Slickdeals - On September 18, 2026, McDonald's guests can receive a free double cheeseburger with a $1 purchase.
Slickdeals - Smashburger is offering an exclusive National Cheeseburger Day reward for SmashRewards members, allowing customers to get a single Smash® for $1 on September 18, 2026.
Detroit Free Press - National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated with various deals from multiple restaurant chains.
Detroit Free Press - McDonald's is offering a double cheeseburger for $1 with any purchase at participating locations.
Detroit Free Press - Applebee’s classic cheeseburger is priced at $8.99, down from the usual $14.79.
Detroit Free Press - BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse offers the All American Smash Burger and a personal-size Pizookie for $13.
Detroit Free Press - Buffalo Wild Wings has a buy one, get one free deal on cheeseburgers.
Detroit Free Press - Burger King offers a free Bacon Cheeseburger to Royal Perks members with a $3 minimum purchase.
Detroit Free Press - Checkers and Rally’s Big Buford burgers are priced at $3.
Detroit Free Press - Dairy Queen offers a free single original cheeseburger for DQ Rewards Members with a $1 app order.
Detroit Free Press - Eddie Merlot’s prime cheeseburger is available for $15 with housemade potato chips.
Detroit Free Press - Savvy Sliders has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on their Savvy Original Big Signature Slider.
Detroit Free Press - Shake Shack offers a single ShackBurger or single cheeseburger for $5 with the code “BURGERDAY”.
Detroit Free Press - Sullivan’s Steakhouse signature angus burger is priced at $15.
Detroit Free Press - White Castle cheese sliders are buy one, get one free from Friday through Sunday.
WHERE:
Slickdeals - The Smashburger offer is valid only at US Smashburger retail locations.
Detroit Free Press - McDonald's locations nationwide.
Detroit Free Press - Applebee’s, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Checkers and Rally’s, Dairy Queen, Eddie Merlot’s, Savvy Sliders, Shake Shack, Sullivan's Steakhouse locations in metro Detroit and nationwide.
WHEN:
Detroit Free Press - National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated on September 18, 2026.
Detroit Free Press - Burger King's cheeseburger specials run through September 20, 2026.
Detroit Free Press - White Castle's buy one, get one free cheese slider deal is valid from Friday through Sunday.
WHY:
Detroit Free Press - The celebration of National Cheeseburger Day aims to attract customers with special deals amid a 7% increase in ground beef prices compared to the previous year.
HOW:
Detroit Free Press - Customers can access deals through mobile apps, rewards programs, or by making additional purchases.
(UPDATED September 19, 2026 02:59 UTC)
On September 18, 2026, McDonald's is treating guests to a free double cheeseburger with any purchase of just one dollar. Meanwhile, Smashburger is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day by offering SmashRewards members the chance to grab a single Smash® for just one dollar, but this deal is exclusive to their U.S. retail locations. So, if you're a fan of cheeseburgers, mark your calendars for these tasty promotions!
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 02:07 UTC)
National Cheeseburger Day is being celebrated with a variety of enticing deals from popular restaurant chains like McDonald's, Burger King, and Applebee's. For instance, McDonald's is offering a double cheeseburger for just $1 with any purchase, while Applebee’s classic cheeseburger is available for $8.99, down from $14.79. These promotions are designed to attract customers amid rising ground beef prices, and many deals can be accessed through mobile apps or rewards programs.