National Cheeseburger Day deals at McDonald's, Burger King, more

Key Points:

• National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, 2026, is celebrated with numerous deals across popular fast-food chains such as Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Carl's Jr., and Hardee's, offering free or discounted cheeseburgers and related items for loyalty program members.
• Delivery service Grubhub is waiving delivery and service fees on orders over $50 and providing special offers from brands like Burger King, Wendy's, and Outback, while Five Guys offers a buy-one-get-one-free burger deal through its website and app.
• Several restaurants including Applebee's, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Shake Shack are offering special cheeseburger deals or discounts on September 18 to mark the occasion.
• Loyalty programs play a key role in accessing many of these promotions, with chains like Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Farmer Boys, Freddy's, and Smashburger providing exclusive offers to members on or around National Cheeseburger Day.
• Kraft Singles is running a promotional campaign with Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, offering fans a chance to win Kraft Singles for life, a Super Bowl trip, and NFL merchandise through weekly online voting and contests.