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National Cheeseburger Day Deals & Freebies (Sept 18)

Grab the napkins—September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day!

By Laura Lui September 18, 2025

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.





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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