{
  "id": 8035227,
  "title": "National Cheeseburger Day 2026 deals: Score free food from McDonald’s, Burger King, Smashburger, and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/national-cheeseburger-day-2026-deals-score-free-food-from-mcdonalds",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T13:25:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/national-cheeseburger-day-2026-free-deals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Cheeseburger Day 2026 is a special occasion filled with limited-time offers and freebies from popular fast-food chains. This day, celebrated on September 18, sees major players like McDonald's, Burger King, Five Guys, Smashburger, and more joining in on the fun.\n\nMcDonald's is offering a free Double Cheeseburger to MyMcDonald's Rewards members who make an in-app purchase of at least $1. At Burger King, Royal Perks members can grab a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 minimum purchase using the BK app. Five Guys is giving customers a second burger for free when they order any burger, using the promo code BOGOBURGER in the Five Guys app or on the website.\n\nSmashburger is offering a single Smash burger for just $1 for its SmashRewards members. Dairy Queen is providing a free single Original Cheeseburger Stackburger with any $1+ app order through September 18. Wendy's is giving a free Dave’s Single Cheeseburger to Rewards members who add it to any order.\n\nThis day is a great opportunity to indulge in your love for cheeseburgers and take advantage of these exciting deals.",
  "summary": "National Cheeseburger Day 2026 takes place on Sept. 18. Score free food from Five Guys, McDonald’s, Burger King, Smashburger, and more.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}