We rounded up sizzling deals around McKinney, Melissa, and Fairview so your crew can celebrate without grilling at home. Always confirm with the location before you go—most deals are dine-in only, while supplies last, and may require an app or loyalty signup.
Local Favorites
Twin Peaks: For $10, get a cheeseburger, fries, and a Coke. You can add a 22-ounce Twin Peaks Signature draft beer for an extra $2.
TUPPS Brewery: Enjoy a standard cheeseburger with waffle fries and a spicy beer pickle for $10 all day. You can also participate in free music bingo starting at 7 p.m.
Hat Creek Burger Company: $2 Little Hat Burgers, available in the app on Wednesdays in September.
Mooyah Burgers Fries & Shakes: Loyalty app members will earn a free cheeseburger when they purchase any burger on Sept. 18.
Wayback Burgers: Sept. 18 $5 Classic Burgers in-restaurant and online: Limit of two per person/order and can’t be combined with other offers
Whataburger customers can score free fries or onion rings of any size on Sept. 18 when they purchase a #5 (aka a Bacon & Cheese Whataburger). The offer is valid in the chain’s app or website.
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Nationwide:
Applebee’s: Customers can order one of three Classic Handcrafted Burgers plus Classic Fries for $8.99 on the holiday. The offer is valid for dine-in, to go, online and app orders.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Rewards members who buy a burger on Sept. 18 will get a second of equal or lesser value for free. The offer is valid on dine-in, takeout or delivery orders.
Burger King: Royal Perks members can enjoy the following deals between Sept. 18 — 21 at participating locations on the Burger King app or website:
Sept. 18: Free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $1+ purchase
Sept. 19: Free Whopper Jr. with a $1+ purchase
Sept. 20: Free Cheeseburger with a $1+ purchase
Sept. 21: Free Original Chicken Sandwich (OCS) with a $1+ purchase
Dairy Queen: Rewards members can score a free Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger when they make an app or online order of $1 or more through Sept. 19.
DoorDash: Customers can save $9 off a purchase of $25 or more at Shake Shack on Sept. 18.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Reward app users will earn a free Freddy’s Original Double Steakburger with a $10 purchase through Sept. 21.
Jack in the Box: Specials in store for customers on Sept. 18:
- $5 Smashed Jacks in-store and in app (single-use offer per user)
- Free Jr. Cheeseburger with $1+ order
Sonic: Customers can get a free Double Sonic Smasher burger with the purchase of another on Sept. 18 while ordering in the Sonic app.
Pro Tips to Max Your Savings
- Download apps today: Many deals are “app-only” and limited to 1 redemption.
- Check hours and fine print: Some switch to the offer after 2 PM or exclude delivery.
- Stack the savings: Use rewards you’ve already earned with the 9/18 promo.
- Split and sample: Order a few different cheeseburgers for a fun family taste test!
Make It a Family Fun Night
- Vote for the “Best Bite” and let the winner pick next week’s dinner spot.
- Create a burger bingo card (grilled onions, pickles, brioche bun, spicy sauce, etc.) and see who hits bingo first.
- Snag a to-go burger, then picnic at Finch Park or Towne Lake Park before sunset.
Know a local restaurant offering a cheesy-good deal? Tag @MacKIDMcKinney on Facebook or DM us on Instagram @macaronikid_mckinney so we can add them! Or @mackidfrisco on IG and Macaroni KID Frisco on FB.
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