Stockton-area burger fans don't have to look far to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. The Black Rabbit in Stockton is among local restaurants celebrating the food holiday on Friday, giving locals a chance to grab a cheeseburger deal.
The gastropub at 2353 Pacific Ave., Suite B joins national chains like Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Carl's Jr. and more offering up freebies and discounts for National Cheeseburger Day
.National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated across the country each year, with restaurants large and small offering special promotions on one of America's favorite foods. The annual food holiday honors one of America's most popular dishes. Cheeseburgers carry an 84% popularity rating in YouGov's rankings of American foods, placing
them among the nation's favorites alongside hamburgers, french fries and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Here are some of the top deals celebrating National Cheeseburger Day:
Burger King's National Cheeseburger Day Perks Week deals
The fast-food chain has deals throughout the week for members of its Royal Perks loyalty program:
- Friday, Sept. 18: Get a free bacon cheeseburger with $3 minimum purchase.
- Saturday, Sept. 19: Free four-piece nuggets with a $3 minimum purchase.
- Sunday, Sept. 20: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with a $3 minimum purchase.

How to get a free double cheeseburger at McDonald's
Members of the MyMcDonald's Rewards loyalty program can get a free double cheeseburger on Friday, Sept. 18, with a minimum purchase of $1. Get the reward in the McDonald's app.
Also available at McDonald's is the new SpongeBob x One Piece McDonald's Happy Meal, which has toys with "SpongeBob SquarePants" characters dressed as "One Piece" characters.

Wendy's National Cheeseburger Day deal
Wendy's has a special for members of the Wendy’s Rewards loyalty program on Friday, Sept. 18 – with any purchase, you can add on a Dave’s Single Cheeseburger for $1.99. Find the offer in the Wendy's app or on the website. The one-time use offer is good for a limited time at participating U.S. Wendy's locations.

Carl's Jr. cheeseburger deals
At Carl’s Jr. restaurants on Thursday, Sept. 17, and Friday, Sept. 18, members of the Carl's Jr. Rewards loyalty program can get any burger for half price with the purchase of any Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shake. Get the deal in the Carl's Jr. app.

Grubhub National Cheeseburger Day deals
The delivery service has several deals for National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, Sept. 18. There's no delivery and service fees on restaurant orders of $50 or more. Here are some deals from specific brands:
- Burger King: Buy one Whopper Jr., get one free on Sept. 18.
- Wendy’s: Get a free Baconator on orders of $20 or more on Sept. 18.
- Outback: Get 20% off your order of $55 or more, through Sunday, Sept. 20 (offer good for new diners only; max $11 off).
Five Guys' BOGO deal for National Cheeseburger Day
Through Friday, Sept. 18, the burger chain has a buy one, get one free burger of equal or lesser value. You can get the deal on the Five Guys website or Five Guys app. Just put two burgers in your cart for pickup or first-party delivery; enter the code BOGOBURGER at checkout. (Offer not good for in-store purchases; one code per transaction and one redemption per Five Guys online account.)
More National Cheeseburger Day deals
- Applebee's: The restaurant chain has a National Cheeseburger Day deal consisting of a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger served with fries for only $8.99 for dine-in or to go. During the month of September, you can also get the O-M-Cheese Burger and O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger on Applebee’s 2 for $25 menu (dine-in only). Also, during the NFL season, you can get six free Boneless Wings every week by joining the Club Applebee's loyalty program. Each week during the NFL season, you will get a code for the freebie, which you can redeem Sunday through Thursday with an online purchase of $15 or more.
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: On Friday, Sept. 18, get an All American Smash Burger, plus your choice of a personal-size signature Pizookie, for only $13 or, for $4 more, upgrade your meal with the Spooky Pizookie.

- Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy one regular-priced cheeseburger, get another of equal or lesser value free on Friday, Sept. 18. (Limit one. Offer not good on lunch combo or kids' menu burgers. Delivery subject to availability.)
- Dollar General: For National Cheeseburger Day this Friday, Sept. 18., the discount retail chain will give you 20% off select restaurant gift cards including those for burger brands such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Sonic, Whataburger and Applebee's. Get more information on the Dollar General website.
- Farmer Boys: On Friday, Sept. 18, members of the Very Important Farmer loyalty program can get a Big Cheese cheeseburger for $3.99 (offer not good on third-party delivery platforms and cannot be used on a combo meal).
- Good Times: The Colorado-founded restaurant chain has $2.99 Deluxe Cheeseburgers on Friday, Sept. 18, available in-restaurant and online through the app. Also, through the month of September, you can get $2 Bambinos and $1 any-size fountain drinks.
- Irv's Burgers: All day long on Friday, Sept. 18, you can get an Irv’s Custom Burger for $2.50.
- Kraft Singles: This National Cheeseburger Day, Kraft Singles has teamed up with cheeseburger lover Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid to help the brand give away Kraft Singles for life, a trip to the Super Bowl and NFL Shop gear. Throughout the season, you can go to TheSingleGreatestCall.com each week to vote on Coach Reid’s picks, with opportunities to score free Kraft Singles and a chance to unlock major rewards, including a lifetime supply of Kraft Singles and tickets to Super Bowl LXI.
- Red Robin: The casual dining restaurant chain is giving you a chance to win free burgers on National Cheeseburger Day. On Friday, Sept. 18, go to Red Robin’s Instagram or Facebook page and comment on the National Cheeseburger Day post, or fill out an entry submission online. The social media post and entry form will go live on Sept. 18 for a chance to win, while supplies last.
- Ruby Tuesday: For National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, Sept. 18, the restaurant chain has several burgers and sandwiches with fries or tots for $6.99. Choices include Ruby’s Cheeseburger and an Impossible Burger.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: National Cheeseburger Day deals in Stockton: Where to get freebies Friday













