Who can resist? National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, 2022, gives you permission to have more than one burger complete with melted cheese and all the toppings.
Restaurants join in the fun by offering some juicy deals on the cheesy day. Remember, local restaurants and other businesses may offer deals on this day, too — so check our Living on the Cheap network of sites for more offers. We’ll update this list as we find new offers, so keep checking back.
If you’re a burger fan, remember to look for National Hamburger Day deals on May 28, too!
7-Eleven
Sweet dreams are made of cheese on National Cheeseburger Day at 7-Eleven! On Sept. 18, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty members can enjoy a cheeseburger for only $2. The cheesy deal is also available for delivery through the 7NOW app.
Topped with gooey, melty Kraft American Cheese and served on a delicious brioche bun, 7-Eleven’s cheeseburger features a 1/4 lb. flame-broiled patty.
Applebee’s
In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day, Applebee’s is offering an online Burger Bundle deal on Sept. 18.
Applebee’s Burger Bundle includes one of the following burgers: Bacon Cheeseburger, Whiskey Bacon Cheeseburger, Quesadilla Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Classic Hamburger or the Impossible Cheeseburger, as well as classic fries and a fountain drink – all for only $10.99.
Customers can order the special online at Applebees.com or the Applebee’s app.
Black Tap
Free cheeseburgers, anyone? Black Tap is giving customers the chance to win FREE Cheeseburgers for One Year on National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18.
Black Tap locations from coast to coast will give customers a scratch-off prize card with every purchase of a Classic All-American Burger. Five lucky winners per location will win the Golden Burger Ticket — good for one FREE cheeseburger per month at any location.
Black Tap has locations in California, Nevada and New York — with more locations opening soon in Dallas, Nashville and Miami.
Burger King
Get treated like royalty at Burger King on National Cheeseburger Day. From Sept. 16 to 18, the popular fast-food restaurant is giving its Royal Perks members a FREE cheeseburger with a minimum purchase of $1. The offer is only available via the BK app.
And you can’t enjoy any burger without fries. Burger King is offering FREE any size fries every week for its loyalty members through the end of 2022. However, unfortunately, the offers cannot be combined in the same transaction.
Dairy Queen
Enjoy some cheesy savings at Dairy Queen on National Cheeseburger Day. On Sept. 18, fans can enjoy $1 off any of the chain’s five flavor-filled Signature Stackburgers — excluding combo meals. The offer is only available via the DQ app.
Hamburger Stand
Take a stand on National Cheeseburger Day! Hamburger Stand is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE cheeseburger for the cheesy day. The offer is only available online at hamburgerstand.com with promo code CHEESEBURGER.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s has been serving cheeseburgers for more than 80 years, so it’s the perfect stop to celebrate the cheesy day.
On Sept. 18, the fast-food giant is offering a FREE Double Cheeseburger with a minimum purchase of $1. The deal is only available via the McDonald’s app.
Miller’s Ale House
Get cheesy all week at Miller’s Ale House. From Sept. 18 to 24, the restaurant is offering its Classic Cheeseburger for just $6.99. You can also upgrade the deal to one of its signature burgers, like the Prime Burger or Smashed Queso Burger, for just $3 more.
The offer is only available to members of its Raving Fans E-Club — visit here to sign-up. (You have to sign-up by Sept. 17 to get the deal.)
Miller’s Ale House has 98 locations across the U.S. — Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia.
Smashburger
On Sept. 18, Smashburger is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day by offering customers a buy-one-get-one FREE SmashBurger special. The deal is available in-restaurant and online — use promo code BOGO22.
Mix & match single or double patties and/or any of Smashburger’s protein options, including chicken, turkey burger or black bean burger.
Smashburger has locations in 33 states.
Sonic Drive-In
While this is not a National Cheeseburger Day deal, it’s still full of cheesy savings every week for cheeseburger lovers. Sonic Drive-In offers half-price cheeseburgers every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to close. The offer is only available via the Sonic app.
In addition, app users enjoy half-price drinks and slushes all day, every day. Combine the deals and add some fries for your very own discounted meal deal.

Photo: Sonic Drive-In
Steak ‘n Shake
There’s nothing better than a burger and milkshake! If you’re celebrating National Cheeseburger Day at Steak ‘n Shake, consider joining the chain’s Rewards Club. New members receive a FREE milkshake just for signing up. No additional purchase necessary. Then, you can really shake things up on Sept. 18.
Wendy’s
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day at Wendy’s. The popular fast-food chain is offering a FREE Wendy’s Dave’s Single with any purchase. The offer is available for one-time use in the Wendy’s app — from Sept. 15 to 21.
Plus, Wendy’s just brought back its popular $5 Biggie Bag with lots of food and savings!
White Castle
Enjoy lots of cheesy goodness on National Cheeseburger Day at White Castle. Through Nov. 27, White Castle is offering its Cheesy 10 Sack for just $8.99. (The price is $9.99 in New York, New Jersey and Scottsdale.)
As the name suggests, the Cheesy 10 Sack features 10 delicious cheese sliders. Choose from American, spicy jalapeño, smoked cheddar or ghost pepper cheese.
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