Wendy's offering 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for 5 days
While several burger chains around the country are offering deals to celebrate the day, Wendy's has brought back a fan-favorite discount for another year.
Starting May 28 for a limited time, Wendy's is offering its Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just 1 cent (with the purchase of anything else).
The deal is part of Wendy's 100 Days of Savings promotions, which will extend with special offers throughout the summer.
Here's what to know about Wendy's 1-cent burger deal, including how customers can get their own.
Wendy's 1-cent burger promotion starts on May 28 — coinciding with National Hamburger Day.
The deal will be available until June 1.
The chain offered the same deal last year, though it lasted just slightly longer than the current promotion.
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The 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger is redeemable through an offer in the Wendy's app.
However, customers will have to purchase at least one other item to redeem the deal.
See the offers and redeem them in the app or website; account registration required.
The fast-food chain will be continuing the deals into the summer with its 100 Days of Savings promotions, which will begin in June.
For instance, starting June 7, customers get a $1 Dave's Single with any purchase every Saturday through July 26.
New offers will be regularly-added in the Wendy's app.
Wendy's isn't the only chain cashing in on the National Hamburger Day promotions.
At Burger King on May 28, Royal Perks loyalty program members can get a free hamburger with a purchase of $1 or more.
Shake Shack fans can also get a free ShackBurger with any purchase of $10 or more through June 1 using code BURGERMONTH in the Shack app, online or in-Shack kiosks.
See USA TODAY's full list of restaurants offering burger deals.
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