Celebrate one of America’s favorite foods on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Thursday, September 18th, 2025.

We’re compiling a list of deals, so you can indulge in cheesy goodness on the cheap. Note that some of these deals can be redeemed for one day only, while others are good for a week or even throughout the month of September.

Remember, not all locations of a chain participate in every deal, so please do your best to verify the deal at your preferred location, before you get the check!

And if you scroll to the very bottom, you’ll find a day-by-day list of other food and drink deals that may interest you.

If you’re a burger fan, remember to look for National Hamburger Day deals on May 28, too!

2025 National Cheeseburger Day Deals

We’ll be adding deals as we find them, so be sure to check back!

♦ Applebees

On September 18, 2025, Applebee’s is serving up their three Classic Burgers for $8.99 each, including a side of fries. The three choices are Classic Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, and Classic Bacon Cheeseburger. Valid for dine-in or for take-out via the Applebee’s website or mobile app. Not valid on third party delivery sites.
More info

♦ Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

On September 18, 2025, you can get the Double Classic Smash Burger for just $10, along with a side item — choose from fries, sweet potato fries, tots or housemade chips. Available for dine-in and online orders.
Locations in Chamblee, Decatur, Smyrna, Marietta, and Roswell.
See the press release

♦ Burger 21

On September 18, 2025, Burger 21 is offering $4 Cheesys, available to Patty Perks loyalty members (join here).
The offer was announced on the home page of the website.
Locations in Kennesaw and Mall of Georgia.

♦ BurgerFi

On September 18th, 2025, you can by a single cheeseburger at BurgerFi and get a second for just $1.
The offer was announced on the website.

PLUS, when you join the BurgerFi rewards program, you’ll get FREE Fresh-Cut Fries on your first visit and a FREE Frozen Custard Shake on your birthday!
You’ll find BurgerFi locations in Peachtree Corners, Alpharetta, and Lawrenceville.

The deals were announced in a press release.
Sign up for Royal Perks rewards here

♦ Checkers

From September 16th to 18th, 2025, you can get the Big Buford for just $3.
This burger includes two large beef hamburger patties, topped with two slices of melted American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise all on a toasted bun.

The deal was announced on Facebook.
There are 7 locations in Atlanta, plus locations in Cartersville, College Park, Covington, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Douglasville, East Point, Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lithonia, McDonough, Norcross, Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, Suwanee, Tucker, and Union City.

♦ Dairy Queen

From September 15 to 19, 2025, DQ Rewards Members can get a FREE Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger with any order of $1 or more that’s made through the app or online.
Details here

♦ Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

From September 18 to 21, 2025, Freddy’s is offering a FREE double steakburger with a $10 purchase.
The offer is available to Rewards members via the Freddy’s app.
Join Freddy’s Rewards here
More info

Locations:
Cartersville
Conyers
Covington
Dawsonville
Duluth
Kennesaw
LaGrange
Find a location

♦ Huddle House

From September 18 to 25, 2025, Huddle Rewards members can claim one FREE Single Smashed Burger Deluxe in honor of National Cheeseburger Day.
Sign up for rewards online or through the Huddle House app.

The offer is good at participating locations while supplies last.
Locations in Snellville, Cumming, and McDonough.
See all Georgia locations
Read the press release

♦ Krystal

We don’t have a 2025 offer yet, so check back!
Last year they offered a sackful of 12 Cheese Krystals for $15.

♦ Logan’s Roadhouse

On September 18, 2025, Logan’s is offering 20% OFF its All-American Cheeseburger. This deal is valid for rewards members at participating locations.
See the press release
Locations in Douglasville and McDonough.
See all Georgia locations

♦ McDonalds

On September 18, 2025, McDonald’s is offering a Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents at participating locations.

The offer is available for MyMcDonald’s Rewards members via the McDonald’s app.
Join MyMcDonald’s Rewards here 

Limit one per person. 
Plus, don’t forget, you can enjoy FREE fries every Friday at McDonald’s through the end of the year. 

◊ Miller’s Ale House

We don’t have a deal for 2025 yet, but we’re watching the Facebook page, which is where last year’s deal was announced.
You’ll find locations in Alpharetta, McDonough, Kennesaw, and Dawsonville.

♦ Red Robin

For a limited time this fall, get the Big Yumm Burger Deal.
Starting at $9.99, grab a Red’s Double Tavern Burger, a Bottomless Side, and a Bottomless Beverage.
This is a dine-in deal.

Locations in Buford, Cumming, Lawrenceville, and Buford.
more info

♦ Sonic Drive-in

Offering a BOGO deal on the Double SONIC Smasher!
Grab a friend for this buy-one-get-one FREE deal which is valid through September 28, 2025.
In fact, you can redeem this offer once per week, through the Rewards program (sign up here).

The Double SONIC Smasher features two Angus patties seasoned and seared for a crispy edge and juicy center, layered with two slices of melted American cheese, SONIC’s signature Smasher sauce, crinkle-cut pickles, and diced onions on a soft potato bun.

Locations in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Lithonia, Jonesboro, Stockbridge, Conyers, and more.
View the deal here

♦ Steak ‘n Shake

All shakes and drinks are half price on weekdays from 2 to 4 p.m. — including on National Cheeseburger Day, so you can pair a sweet treat with your burger.

Plus, when you join the Rewards Club, you can receive a FREE Specialty Milkshake, just for signing up. There are roughly 20 locations around the extended metro area.

♦ Wayback Burgers

Wayback is offering their Classic Burger for just $5 on September 18th, 2025, you order in-restaurant or through the Wayback Rewards program.
The offer is limited to two discounted burgers per order or per Rewards account.
Use the promo code $5CLASS if you order online.
The deal was announced on Facebook.

Offer good at participating locations only — and we did NOT verify local participation, so that’s up to you.
You’ll find Wayback Burgers locations at Embry Village in Chamblee, as well as in Lawrenceville and Covington.

♦ Wendy’s

We don’t have a 2025 offer yet, but check back!
Last year, Wendy’s offered a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just one cent, with any purchase.
And don’t forget about Wendy’s Halloween Boo Books for yourself or to hand out to trick-or-treaters.

In past years, we’ve also seen deals from:

• Ruby Tuesday
• Domino’s (cheeseburger pizza)
• Dairy Queen
• Eventide Brewing
• Shake Shack
• Whataburger

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