Craving a free burger? You can start your weekend with a free burger at Pittsburgh's participating McDonald's locations — with a minimum $1 purchase. And there is a very specific way to order if you want a freebie.
Here's what you'll need to do to claim the free burger.
When is National Cheeseburger Day 2026?
National Cheeseburger Day falls on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, according to National Day Calendar
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How to get a free McDonald's Double Cheeseburger
The fast food chain is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a free Double Cheeseburger on Sept. 18 at participating locations, according to an announcement McDonald's shared with People. The deal is available through the McDonald's app for MyMcDonald's Rewards members.
To get the free Double Cheeseburger, customers need to:
- Make a minimum $1 purchase
- Order through the McDonald's app as a MyMcDonald's Rewards member
- Limit one free Double Cheeseburger per customer
- Redeem the offer at participating locations
What time does McDonald's start serving lunch?
McDonald's says lunch hours can vary by location, but restaurants
generally begin serving lunch when breakfast ends.
McDonald’s locations start serving lunch around 10:30 a.m., local time Monday through Friday, according to USA TODAY. On weekends, lunch typically begins at either 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m., depending on the restaurant.
How many McDonald's locations are in Pittsburgh?
There are 16 McDonald's locations in Pittsburgh, according to the fast food chain's website.
Throughout Pennsylvania, there are 475 McDonald's locations, the ninth highest total in the country, according to ScrapeHero.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to get free McDonald's on National Cheeseburger Day in Pittsburgh
