Today is National Double Cheeseburger Day!

 

If you are a fan of double cheeseburgers, today is a day to celebrate as it is National Double Cheeseburger Day! So, let's look at some fun history of the double cheeseburger and where you can get free burgers or burgers for just a little money! Did you know . . .

• In 1926, where Lionel Sternberger created a cheeseburger in Pasadena, California. 
• Years later in 1937, Bob’s Big Boy is said to have created the first double cheeseburger.
• The world’s biggest burger was made in 1982 weighing close to 3,600 pounds.
• In 2017 Mallie’s Sports Bar created one of the largest cheeseburgers weighing almost 1800 pounds.
• Approximately 70% of Americans prefer American cheese on their cheeseburger.
• Americans consume over 50 billion hamburgers or cheeseburgers annually.
• A Japanese YouTube channel Miniature Space created the tiniest cheeseburger.
• Jimmy Buffett’s song “Cheeseburger in Paradise” was inspired due to his craving for a cheeseburger on a rocky boat trip.

You will find more information about cheeseburgers at this link.

Top 2026 Deals

McDonald's: Get a double cheeseburger for just $1 on September 18 using the MyMcDonald's Rewards App with a $1 minimum purchase.
Smashburger: Score any single Smashburger for $1 on September 18 for SmashRewards members in-restaurant, online, or via their app.
Applebee's: Get a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger with fries for $8.99 on September 18 for dine-in or To Go through Applebee's.
Burger King: Royal Perks members can get a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 minimum purchase on September 18 as part of Perks Week (Sept. 14–20) via Burger King

Well, there are quite a few restaurants which are offering double cheeseburger deals, but for some reason, not on today - which is National Double Cheeseburger Day. Enjoy! Happy National Double Cheeseburger Day! (And I did see something in the news about some of these restaurants using Argentinian beef, and there are questions about the safety of this beef, so be careful about buying their burgers.)