- National Cheeseburger Day is observed in the U.S. on September 18 each year. (National Day Archives)
- The exact origins of the cheeseburger holiday are a bit fuzzy. What is more certain is that the cheeseburger itself has disputed beginnings, but many credit Lionel Sternberger in Pasadena, California, working at his father’s shop “The Rite Spot,” in 1926, with accidentally (but brilliantly) dropping a slice of cheese on a hamburger. (National Today)
- Over time, the day evolved mostly as a marketing / food holiday — restaurants and fast food chains use it as an opportunity to run special deals, attract customers, and celebrate this iconic American food.
Major Chains’ 2025 Deals for National Cheeseburger Day
Here are some of the big names and what they are offering around or on September 18, 2025:
Chain | Deal / Offer |
McDonald’s | Double Cheeseburger for $0.50 via the McDonald’s app, one per customer. (Southern Living) |
Burger King | Royal Perks members can get a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $1 purchase through the app/website. (People.com) |
Dairy Queen | Free Double Original Cheeseburger Stackburger when Rewards members place an online or app order of $1 or more; this runs through Sept. 19. (People.com) |
Applebee’s | One of three Classic Handcrafted Burgers + Classic Fries for $8.99 for dine-in or to-go on September 18. (Applebee’s) |
Sonic | Buy-one-get-one on the Double Sonic Smasher via their app. |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Buy-one-get-one-free burger for Rewards members |
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Local / Hendersonville (37075) Specific & Nearby Offers
Here are what I found locally in or very close to Hendersonville, zip 37075:
- Cheeky Pete’s Tavern (393 E Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075) is advertising a “giant juicy cheeseburger” special for National Cheeseburger Day on September 18. (cheekypetestavern.com)
