Bite Into the Best National Hamburger Day Deals: Where to Get Free & 1-Cent Burgers Today!
If your calendar didn’t already have today, May 28, circled in gold, here is your delicious reminder: it is officially National Hamburger Day! For burger enthusiasts looking to satisfy their cravings without breaking the bank, today is basically Christmas. Major fast-food chains across the country are rolling out unbelievable National Hamburger Day Deals, ranging from completely free patties to unbelievable 1-cent promotions, and even the chance to win a year’s supply of food.
According to market data, burger chains make up a massive 20% of all restaurant spending in the country. And while a recent YouGov poll revealed that french fries hold the #1 spot for America’s favorite food (with hamburgers rolling in at a respectable #4), today is all about the bun and the beef.
Here is your ultimate cheat sheet to scoring the best beefy bargains today.
The Heavy Hitters: Freebies and 1-Cent Steals
Burger King
The King is treating royalty today. Royal Perks members can snag a completely free hamburger with any purchase of $3 or more when ordering via the BK app or website. Want some music with your meal? If you spend $10 or more, Burger King is tossing in 4 months of Spotify Premium for free.
Shake Shack
Why celebrate for just one day? Shake Shack is keeping the party going until May 31. You can grab a free ShackBurger with any online, app, or in-store order of $10 or more by using the promo code FREEBURGER. To make things sweeter, they are also running a sweepstakes where lucky winners can score free burgers for an entire year.
Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s
If you have a penny, you have a burger. Reward members (including brand-new sign-ups) who buy a signature Famous Star burger through the app can get a second Famous Star for just 1 cent.
Cash Prizes, Tacos, and More
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is offering a free Junior Jumbo Jack with any purchase of $1 or more. But that’s not all—they’ve launched a limited-edition “Smashed Jack Sliders Munchie Meal” featuring two sliders, a taco, curly fries, and a drink. Keep your eyes on the cups, because select packaging includes entry into a sweepstakes with a whopping $75,000 cash prize pool.
Don’t Miss Out on the Rest!
The savings don’t stop there. Other fan-favorite chains including Smashburger, Sonic, Del Taco, Wayback Burgers, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Dairy Queen are also dropping exclusive, app-only discounts and freebies throughout the day.
Most of these National Hamburger Day Deals require you to be a member of the respective chain’s free loyalty program, so take a quick minute to download the apps before you head to the drive-thru. Happy feasting!
