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As the temperature drops and you start craving heartier, warmer foods, you should consider indulging in a freebie cheeseburger. September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day and a variety of fast food chains are offering up some amazing deals and discounts. Heads up! Make sure you have some spare storage on your phone, many of these deals require ordering through the store’s app.

Check out these seven National Cheeseburger Day deals that are super delicious.

Wendy’s

Find a penny, pick it up and all day long you’ll have good luck! This saying has an even greater meaning from September 18-22 at Wendy’s. With any purchase on the Wendy’s app you can add a one-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger to your order. Imagine enjoying a juicy patty with crispy applewood smoked bacon, american cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise all for just one extra cent. 

Applebee’s 

Applebee’s has an excellent deal to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. On September 18, customers can order a classic handcrafted burger and fries for $8.99. The burger selection includes a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Classic Cheeseburger or Classic Burger. These burger and fry combos typically range from $11.29 to $13.29, so make sure to enjoy this discount! To capitalize on this deal simply stop into your nearest Applebee’s to enjoy in person or order-out through the website or mobile app.

McDonald’s

Quickly rummage through the bottom of your purse or backpack to scrounge up $1, pull up your McDonald’s app and grab a $0.50 Double Cheeseburger or two! On September 18, you can indulge in a solid cheeseburger deal by using the McDonald’s app. The crunchy pickles, chopped onions, tender patties and melty cheese taste even better when you know you got a deal.   

Jack in the Box 

Looking for a jumbo deal? Head to the Jack in the Box app, fill up your cart with all the goodies you desire and check out with a free Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger. You can satisfy your hunger with a perfectly seasoned patty, two slices of melted american cheese, crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, ketchup and mayonnaise all on top of a perfectly soft, toasty bun for free.

Wayback Burgers

Who doesn’t love a good BOGO deal? Wayback Burgers clearly does! To celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, they are offering a Buy One, Get One Free Classic Burger. This celebration is double the fun as the Classic Burger features two patties and a variety of toppings and sauces. Simply redeem this deal by ordering through the Wayback Burgers app.    

Carl’s Jr.

Sticking with the double patty deals, Carl’s Jr. is giving a 50% off discount on double cheeseburgers. This deal is only valid through the app, so make sure you have it downloaded and are ready to go for September 18.

Burger King

Burger King is offering a royally good deal this National Cheeseburger Day. If you’re a Royal Perks member, on September 18 by making a purchase of $1 or more you will receive a free cheeseburger with your order. Remember to become a rewards member today to start earning deals and discounts! 

Beth Shoop is a member of the Spoon University National Writers Program as well as a student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In her role at Spoon University, she researches, analyzes, and writes stories surrounding the latest food trends, content creators, and other breaking news in the food and drink world! Beth is a rising senior majoring in journalism with minors in digital media analytics, sports communication, and leadership. Beyond Spoon University, Beth works as the editor-in-chief of Her Campus at UW–Madison, where she writes, edits, and publishes all lifestyle articles written by club members. Additionally, Beth has written for UW–Madison’s student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, acted as the Communications Associate for the Wisconsin Union, and worked as the Vice President of Media for CHAARG, an all-female workout and wellness group at UW–Madison. In her free time, Beth can be found going on walks around the stunning UW–Madison campus, taking classes at her local spinning studio, or grabbing coffee with friends. She loves ending her night with a few episodes of Modern Family, a Netflix dating show, or Dance Moms (it’s a must-watch for a Pittsburgh Native).