Offers at McDonald's, Burger King, more

Burger fans can treat themselves to discounted food during the week of September 16th thanks to National Cheeseburger Day on Wednesday, September 18th.

While While September 18 is not a historically significant National Cheeseburger Day, there is still disagreement about the burger’s birthplace. Pasadena claims its birthplace, where a 16-year-old fast-food cook served the first burger at a roadside hamburger stand over 100 years ago. Other places that claim the cheeseburger’s birthright include Kaelin’s Restaurant in Louisville in 1934, the He is credited with giving the name “cheeseburger”.

Wherever the cheeseburger comes from, if you’re craving one, many restaurants and burger shops offer specials and promotions on it on Wednesdays.

McDonald’s offer for National Cheeseburger Day

In the McDonald’s app you will find an offer for double cheeseburgers for 50 cents on Wednesday.

Burger King Week offers also include National Cheeseburger Day

Members of the fast-food chain’s free Royal Perks loyalty program can score a free cheeseburger with a purchase of $1 or more on Wednesday, September 18. Burger King is offering more specials throughout the week, starting on Monday, September 16, with a free Whopper Jr. with a purchase of $1 or more.

All this week’s deals from Burger King’s Royal Perks program:

Monday, September 16: With any purchase of $1 or more receive a free Whopper Jr.
Tuesday, September 17: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with any purchase of $1 or more.
Wednesday, September 18: Free cheeseburger with a purchase of $1 or more.
Thursday, September 19: Free 4-piece order of mozzarella fries with any purchase of $1 or more.
Friday, September 20: A free Croissan’wich with any purchase of $1 or more.
Saturday, September 21st: Free 4-piece order of Chicken Fries with any purchase of $1 or more.
Sunday, September 22nd: Free soft drink (any size) with purchase of $1 or more.

Wendy’s 1 cent bacon cheeseburger deal

Download the Wendy’s app to get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase Wednesday through Sunday, September 18-22 (app download and account registration required).

Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO cheeseburger plus free wings

Members of Buffalo Wild Wings’ Blazin’ Rewards loyalty program can get a free burger with the purchase of any burger on Wednesday, September 18. Choices include Jason Kelce’s selection, the Triple Bacon Burger, and the all-new Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger. If you’re not a Blazin’ Rewards member, sign up on or before September 18 to receive the offer. Offer valid for dine-in, takeout, and delivery via Buffalo Wild Wings GO.

Also still available: 10 free boneless wings with any purchase of $15 or more. Place your order through Buffalo Wings GO on the Buffalo Wild Wings app or on the Buffalo Wild Wings GO website (use code GOBONELESS).

More offers for National Cheeseburger Day

Denny’s: On Wednesday, Denny’s Rewards members will receive 20% off any burger, including – from the limited-time Beetlejuice-inspired Afterlife menu – the Beetlejuicy Burger, which features three quarter-pound patties, bacon, provolone cheese, Diner Q sauce and more on a brioche bun.

Farm boys: From 2 p.m. until closing time on Wednesday, you can get the fast-casual chain’s Big Cheese for $4 when you order in-restaurant or at the drive-thru (limited to two burgers per person, cannot be combined with other offers or coupons). Members of the Very Important Farmer (VIF) loyalty program can also look forward to a special surprise when they scan their receipt.

Smashburgers: The fast-food chain is offering Classic Singles for $5 all day Wednesday in-store or when you order through the Smashburger website or app (use code CLASSIC24; valid at participating locations nationwide. Can be substituted with a vegetarian option.) Any purchase on Wednesday also gets you a coupon for 50% off any burger or sandwich on a next visit from September 19 through October 17.

Wayback Burger: Members of the Wayback Rewards loyalty program can buy a Classic Burger – consisting of two beef patties and cheese – and receive one free on Wednesday when they order in the restaurant, online or via the Wayback Burgers app (maximum of one per app account; cannot be combined with other coupons, offers or discounts).

How popular is the cheeseburger in the USA?

Cheeseburgers remain one of the most popular main dishes in the US, according to YouGov’s ranking of the most popular American dishes. While the hamburger tops the regularly updated list with 85% of popularity, the cheeseburger is close behind at 83%, just behind French fries and grilled cheese (both 84%) and tied with fried chicken (83%).

Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers a year, and nearly three-quarters of burger lovers (74%) say they typically top their burger with cheese, YouGov found.

Where can you find the best cheeseburgers?

In July, USA TODAY named two California chains the best fast-food burgers offered by chains nationwide: Habit Burger Grill and In-N-Out Burger.

Here’s USA TODAY’s complete top 10 list of best chain burgers.

Double Char – The Habit Burger Grill
Double Double – In-N-Out Burger
BBQ Rodeo Burger – BurgerFi
Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger – Jack in the Box
Cheeseburgers – Five Guys
Whataburger with double meat – Whataburge
ButterBurger Cheese, double – Culver’s
Whopper-Burger King
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger – Carl’s Jr.
The Slider from 1921 – White Castle