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USA Today
28-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
May 28 is National Hamburger Day. These chains are offering deals
May 28 is National Hamburger Day. These chains are offering deals National Hamburger Day, a day to celebrate one of America's favorite foods, is Wednesday, May 28. If you have an appetite for one, many burger spots have freebies and specials. Show Caption Hide Caption How to make the perfect burger Yes, there is a correct way to assemble your burger to keep all the ingredients intact. Here's how to stack to perfect burger. ProblemSolved, Reviewed If you are a fan of hamburgers, then Wednesday, May 28, is a good day to grab one – it's National Hamburger Day. No one knows how May 28 became the unofficial hamburger holiday, according to the National Day Calendar, but its proximity to Memorial Day and the outdoor grilling season could be a reason. Hamburgers don't really need a special day as they are a staple of dining out and eating at home. Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eats 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana, based on research from the 12 months ending March 2025. Burgers and cheeseburgers are among America's favorite entrées, according to YouGov's regularly updated list of The Most Popular American Dishes. On YouGov's list, only French fries and mashed potatoes rank slightly higher (with an 85% and 84% popularity ranking, respectively, for each of those side dishes). The hamburger earned 83% (tied with fried chicken and grilled cheese sandwich) and the cheeseburger 82%. We've got viral moments covered: Sign up for USA TODAY's Everyone's Talking newsletter. How to get the perfect burger: You might want to skip the grill If all that talk about burgers has gotten you hungry, there are plenty of options for free and bargain burgers on National Hamburger Day, which comes near the end of National Hamburger Month. Burger King: Deals on National Hamburger Day and more Burger King began offering National Hamburger Month deals to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program ahead of National Hamburger Day. Here's what's still on tap: May 26: Buy one Whopper, get one free. Buy one Whopper, get one free. May 27: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. May 28: Free Hamburger with purchase of $1 or more. Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for only 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May. Deals are good when you order ahead on the BK app and on To get the deals, you must activate them in the "Offers" tab within the app or online before placing an order. Wendy's 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger deal From May 28 to June 1, you can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase by using an offer in the Wendy's app. The fast-food chain continues the deals into the summer with its 100 Days of Savings promotions, with regularly added new offers in the Wendy's app. For instance, starting June 7, you get a $1 Dave's Single with any purchase every Saturday through July 26. See the offers and redeem them in the app or website; account registration required. Grubhub+ Memorial Day deals include burger bargains at Sonic, Arby's The delivery service's four-week Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion continues with Memorial Day Munchies deals, which run May 26 to June 1: Arby's: 20% off orders of $25 or more (maximum savings, $7). Sonic Drive-In: Get 25% off your order of $20 or more (maximum savings, $6). The Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion runs through June 8; deals starting June 2 include offers from Shake Shack, Taco Bell and Starbucks. To see all the deals, go to the Grubhub site. Grubhub+ membership ($9.99 monthly after free trial) gets you zero delivery fees, lower service fees and other perks. Amazon Prime subscribers get Grubhub+ as part of their membership and can get $10 off a $20 order with code GOLD10. More National Hamburger Day deals Bad Daddy's: Get the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids for $10 on May 28. Get the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids for $10 on May 28. Buffalo's Cafe: Get a Canyon Burger and Tumbleweed Potato Chips for $11.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Get a Canyon Burger and Tumbleweed Potato Chips for $11.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Buffalo Wild Wings: Get half off the price of any burger on May 28, including the All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger and more – when ordered for takeout or delivery from Buffalo Wild Wings Go using promo code GOBURGER (offer not valid for dine-in orders). Checkers & Rally's: Get The Cheese Double combo with large fries for $3 on May 28. Get The Cheese Double combo with large fries for $3 on May 28. Dairy Queen: Buy any Signature Stackburger and get a second one for 99 cents May 26-June 1. Members of the DQ Rewards loyalty program can get the deal in the DQ mobile app. Smashburger: Get any single burger – including the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash – for just $5.28 on May 28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger's website and app with the code JUST528. Get any single burger – including the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash – for just $5.28 on May 28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger's website and app with the code JUST528. Sonic Drive-In: Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. Sullivan's Steakhouse: From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. Wahlburgers: Through May 27-29, get 50% off all Brothers' Choice Burgers – the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D. – using the code HAMBURGERDAY online or in the app. (Offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery services.) Through May 27-29, get 50% off all Brothers' Choice Burgers – the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D. – using the code HAMBURGERDAY online or in the app. (Offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery services.) Wayback Burgers: On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). Whataburger: When members of the Whataburger Rewards loyalty program order any #1-#8 Whatameal online or scan your app in-store on May 28, they are automatically entered into the fast-food chain's Whataburger for a Year giveaway. Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals, including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals. Rewards members can also enter by emailing sweepstakes@ This story has been updated with new information. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
National Hamburger Day 2025: Free food at Burger King, deals at Wendy's, Dairy Queen, more
If you are a fan of hamburgers, then Wednesday, May 28, is a good day to grab one – it's National Hamburger Day. No one knows how May 28 became the unofficial hamburger holiday, according to the National Day Calendar, but its proximity to Memorial Day and the outdoor grilling season could be a reason. Hamburgers don't really need a special day as they are a staple of dining out and eating at home. Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eat 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana, based on research from the 12 months ending March 2025. Burgers and cheeseburgers, are among America's favorite entrées, according to YouGov's regularly updated list of The Most Popular American Dishes. On YouGov's list, only french fries and mashed potatoes rank slightly higher (with an 85% and 84% popularity ranking, respectively, for each of those side dishes). The hamburger earned 83% (tied with fried chicken and grilled cheese sandwich) and the cheeseburger 82%.How to get the perfect burger: You might want to skip the grill If all that talk about burgers has gotten you hungry, there's plenty of options for free and bargain burgers on National Hamburger Day, which comes near the end of National Hamburger Month. Burger King began offering National Hamburger Month deals to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program ahead of National Hamburger Day. Here's what's still on tap: May 26: Buy one Whopper get one free. May 27: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. May 28: Free Hamburger with purchase of $1 or more. Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for only 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May. Deals are good when you order ahead on the BK app and on To get the deals, you must activate them in the "Offers" tab within the app or on online before placing order. From May 28 to June 1, you can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase by using an offer in the Wendy's app. The fast-food chain continues the deals into the summer with its 100 Days of Savings promotions with regularly-added new offers in the Wendy's app. For instance, starting June 7, you get a $1 Dave's Single with any purchase every Saturday through July 26. See the offers and redeem them in the app or website; account registration required. The delivery service's four-week Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion continues with Memorial Day Munchies deals, which run May 26 to June 1: Arby's: 20% off orders of $25 or more (maximum savings, $7). Sonic Drive-In: Get 25% off your order of $20 or more (maximum savings, $6). The Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion runs through June 8; deals starting June 2 include offers from Shake Shack, Taco Bell and Starbucks. To see all the deals go to the Grubhub site. Grubhub+ membership ($9.99 monthly after free trial) gets you zero delivery fees, lower service fees and other perks. Amazon Prime subscribers get Grubhub+ as part of their membership and can get $10 off a $20 order with code GOLD10. Get the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids for $10 on May 28. Get a Canyon Burger and Tumbleweed Potato Chips for $11.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Get half off the price of any burger on May 28 including the All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger and more – when ordered for takeout or delivery from Buffalo Wild Wings Go using promo code GOBURGER (offer not valid for dine-in orders). Get The Cheese Double combo with large fries for $3 on May 28. Buy any Signature Stackburger and get a second one for 99 cents May 26-June 1. Members of the DQ Rewards loyalty program can get the deal in the DQ mobile app. Get 25 Bonus Points in the Haus Rewards app on May 28 when you order any Haus Burger or Big Belly Burger. From 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., get Eddie's Prime Cheeseburger, made from ground fresh Filet, New York Strip & Ribeye Steak, for $15. There's a $5 'build your own' burger deal on May 28. Get a Big Cheese for $4 on May 28 (get the deal by signing up in the Very Important Farmer rewards app. Join the fast-food chain's new Friendly's Fan Club loyalty program and get a free Founder's Burger through May 31. (Download the app, join the fan club to get the reward; you have 30 days to redeem it.) Starting June 1, when you sign up, get a free medium sundae. On May 28, you can get the Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger for $8. All day on May 28, there's a buy-one-get-one-free burger deal. Can't decide between a burger and pizza? Get the Super Max Pizza, with ground beef, cheese, onions and more, starting at $14.99 on May 28 (check your local Happy Joe's for availability). On May 28, get a Steak Burger and Fries for just $9.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Get a Private Selection 6-pack of Angus Beef Chuck Patties for $6.99. Download the digital coupon from the Kroger website on May 27 and May 28; it's redeemable May 28 to May 31 at the Kroger Co. family of stores including Ralphs, Fred Meyer and more when shopping in-store or ordering for pickup on the Kroger website and app. Get the restaurant chain's Real Deal Meal on May 28 – the Original Roadies (trio of mini burgers) for just $11.99 or the All-American Cheeseburger for $12.99, both served with a garden or Caesar salad, a side, and a soft drink or tea, plus bottomless rolls. There's a buy-one-get-one-free burger deal all day long on May 28. Get a My Native Burger for $8 on May 28 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders. Like to make your burgers at home? Through June 11, you can get 30% off dry-aged blend burger patties shipped direct-to-home. For National Hamburger Month in May, the restaurant chain has added to the menu The Great American Burger Trio – a cheeseburger, fries, and pie – for $9.99. Also, you can join the Perkins e-Club loyalty program and get 20% off your next visit. Through May, members of the Red Robin Royalty rewards program will be automatically entered into the restaurant chain's Burgers for a Year Sweepstakes when they buy a burger and beverage while logged into their account in-restaurant, online or in the mobile app. New members who join the program in May will be automatically entered to win. Get a free ShackBurger with any purchase of $10 or more through June 1 (order in the Shack app, online or in-Shack kiosks; use code BURGERMONTH). Get any single burger – including the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash – for just $5.28 on May 28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger's website and app with the code JUST528. Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. Through May 27-29, get 50% off all Brothers' Choice Burgers – the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D. – using the code HAMBURGERDAY online or in the app. (Offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery services.) On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). Whataburger: When members of the Whataburger Rewards loyalty program order any #1-#8 Whatameal online or scan your app in-store on May 28, they are automatically entered into the fast-food chain's Whataburger for a Year giveaway. Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals. Rewards members can also enter by emailing sweepstakes@ This story has been updated with new information. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: National Hamburger Day deals: Free and bargain burgers on Wednesday
Indianapolis Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Find National Hamburger Day freebies and deals Burger King, Shake Shack, Wendy's and more
National Hamburger Day is Wednesday, May 28. Burgers are one of America's favorite dishes, with Americans consuming an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eats 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana. Many burger spots have freebies and specials on National Hamburger Day, which comes near the end of National Hamburger Month. Get half off the price of any burger on May 28, including the All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger and more – when ordered for takeout or delivery from Buffalo Wild Wings Go using promo code GOBURGER (offer not valid for dine-in orders). On May 28, Burger King Royal Perks loyalty program members can get a free hamburger with the purchase of $1 or more. Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May. Deals are good when you order ahead on the BK app and on To get the deals, you must activate them in the "Offers" tab within the app or on online before placing order. From May 27 to May 29, get the Cheese Double burger with large fries for $3. Buy any Signature Stackburger and get a second one for 99 cents May 26-June 1. Members of the DQ Rewards loyalty program can get the deal in the DQ mobile app. Get 25 Bonus Points in the Haus Rewards app on May 28 when you order any Haus Burger or Big Belly Burger. From 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., get Eddie's Prime Cheeseburger, made from ground fresh Filet, New York Strip & Ribeye Steak, for $15. Through June 1, customers can get 20% off Arby's orders of $25 or more (maximum savings, $7), and 25% off Sonic Drive-In orders of $20 or more (maximum savings, $6). Get the restaurant chain's Real Deal Meal on May 28 – the Original Roadies (trio of mini burgers) for just $11.99 or the All-American Cheeseburger for $12.99, both served with a garden or Caesar salad, a side, and a soft drink or tea, plus bottomless rolls. For National Hamburger Month in May, the restaurant chain has added to the menu The Great American Burger Trio – a cheeseburger, fries, and pie – for $9.99. Also, you can join the Perkins e-Club loyalty program and get 20% off your next visit. Through May, members of the Red Robin Royalty rewards program will be automatically entered into the restaurant chain's Burgers for a Year Sweepstakes when they buy a burger and beverage while logged into their account in-restaurant, online or in the mobile app. New members who join the program in May will be automatically entered to win. Get a free ShackBurger with any purchase of $10 or more through June 1 (order in the Shack app, online or in-Shack kiosks; use code BURGERMONTH). Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. Food deals: Chipotle giving away $1 million in burritos. Find out how you can eat free this summer On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). From May 28 to June 1, customers can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase by using an offer in the Wendy's app.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
National Hamburger Day: Free food at Burger King and deals at Wendy's and Dairy Queen
National Hamburger Day: Free food at Burger King and deals at Wendy's and Dairy Queen National Hamburger Day, a day to celebrate one of America's favorite foods, is Wednesday, May 28. If you have an appetite for one, many burger spots have freebies and specials. Show Caption Hide Caption How to make the perfect burger Yes, there is a correct way to assemble your burger to keep all the ingredients intact. Here's how to stack to perfect burger. ProblemSolved, Reviewed If you are a fan of hamburgers, then Wednesday, May 28, is a good day to grab one – it's National Hamburger Day. No one knows how May 28 became the unofficial hamburger holiday, according to the National Day Calendar, but its proximity to Memorial Day and the outdoor grilling season could be a reason. Hamburgers don't really need a special day as they are a staple of dining out and eating at home. Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eat 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana, based on research from the 12 months ending March 2025. Burgers and cheeseburgers, are among America's favorite entrées, according to YouGov's regularly updated list of The Most Popular American Dishes. On YouGov's list, only french fries and mashed potatoes rank slightly higher (with an 85% and 84% popularity ranking, respectively, for each of those side dishes). The hamburger earned 83% (tied with fried chicken and grilled cheese sandwich) and the cheeseburger 82%. We've got viral moments covered: Sign up for USA TODAY's Everyone's Talking newsletter. How to get the perfect burger: You might want to skip the grill If all that talk about burgers has gotten you hungry, there's plenty of options for free and bargain burgers on National Hamburger Day, which comes near the end of National Hamburger Month. Burger King: Deals on National Hamburger Day and more Burger King began offering National Hamburger Month deals to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program ahead of National Hamburger Day. Here's what's still on tap: May 26: Buy one Whopper get one free. Buy one Whopper get one free. May 27: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. Free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of $1 or more. May 28: Free Hamburger with purchase of $1 or more. Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for only 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May. Deals are good when you order ahead on the BK app and on To get the deals, you must activate them in the "Offers" tab within the app or on online before placing order. Wendy's 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger deal From May 28 to June 1, you can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase by using an offer in the Wendy's app. The fast-food chain continues the deals into the summer with its 100 Days of Savings promotions with regularly-added new offers in the Wendy's app. For instance, starting June 7, you get a $1 Dave's Single with any purchase every Saturday through July 26. See the offers and redeem them in the app or website; account registration required. Grubhub+ Memorial Day deals includes burger bargains at Sonic, Arby's The delivery service's four-week Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion continues with Memorial Day Munchies deals, which run May 26 to June 1: Arby's: 20% off orders of $25 or more (maximum savings, $7). Sonic Drive-In: Get 25% off your order of $20 or more (maximum savings, $6). The Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion runs through June 8; deals starting June 2 include offers from Shake Shack, Taco Bell and Starbucks. To see all the deals go to the Grubhub site. Grubhub+ membership ($9.99 monthly after free trial) gets you zero delivery fees, lower service fees and other perks. Amazon Prime subscribers get Grubhub+ as part of their membership and can get $10 off a $20 order with code GOLD10. More National Hamburger Day deals Bad Daddy's: Get the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids for $10 on May 28. Get the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids for $10 on May 28. Buffalo's Cafe: Get a Canyon Burger and Tumbleweed Potato Chips for $11.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Get a Canyon Burger and Tumbleweed Potato Chips for $11.99 at participating locations (offer good for dine-in and online orders). Buffalo Wild Wings: Get half off the price of any burger on May 28 including the All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger and more – when ordered for takeout or delivery from Buffalo Wild Wings Go using promo code GOBURGER (offer not valid for dine-in orders). Checkers & Rally's: From May 27 to May 29, get The Cheese Double combo for $3. From May 27 to May 29, get The Cheese Double combo for $3. Dairy Queen: Buy any Signature Stackburger and get a second one for 99 cents May 26-June 1. Members of the DQ Rewards loyalty program can get the deal in the DQ mobile app. Smashburger: Get any single burger – including the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash – for just $5.28 on May 28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger's website and app with the code JUST528. Get any single burger – including the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash – for just $5.28 on May 28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger's website and app with the code JUST528. Sonic Drive-In: Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app. Sullivan's Steakhouse: From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get the Signature Angus Burger for $15. Wahlburgers: Through May 27-29, get 50% off all Brothers' Choice Burgers – the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D. – using the code HAMBURGERDAY online or in the app. (Offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery services.) Through May 27-29, get 50% off all Brothers' Choice Burgers – the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D. – using the code HAMBURGERDAY online or in the app. (Offer good at participating U.S. locations; not valid on third-party delivery services.) Wayback Burgers: On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). On May 28, get $5 Classic Burgers online, in the Wayback Rewards program and in-restaurant (not valid through third-party delivery services). Whataburger: When members of the Whataburger Rewards loyalty program order any #1-#8 Whatameal online or scan your app in-store on May 28, they are automatically entered into the fast-food chain's Whataburger for a Year giveaway. Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals. Rewards members can also enter by emailing sweepstakes@ Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Indianapolis Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
National Hamburger Day 2025: Free food at Burger King, deals at Wendy's, Dairy Queen, more
If you are a fan of hamburgers, then Wednesday, May 28, is a good day to grab one – it's National Hamburger Day. No one knows how May 28 became the unofficial hamburger holiday, according to the National Day Calendar, but its proximity to Memorial Day and the outdoor grilling season could be a reason. Hamburgers don't really need a special day as they are a staple of dining out and eating at home. Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eat 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana, based on research from the 12 months ending March 2025. Burgers and cheeseburgers, are among America's favorite entrées, according to YouGov's regularly updated list of The Most Popular American Dishes. On YouGov's list, only french fries and mashed potatoes rank slightly higher (with an 85% and 84% popularity ranking, respectively, for each of those side dishes). The hamburger earned 83% (tied with fried chicken and grilled cheese sandwich) and the cheeseburger 82%. How to get the perfect burger: You might want to skip the grill If all that talk about burgers has gotten you hungry, there's plenty of options for free and bargain burgers on National Hamburger Day, which comes near the end of National Hamburger Month. Burger King began offering National Hamburger Month deals to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program ahead of National Hamburger Day. Here's what's still on tap: Royal Perks members can also get a hamburger for only 125 crowns (half the usual reward redemption cost) through the end of May. Deals are good when you order ahead on the BK app and on To get the deals, you must activate them in the "Offers" tab within the app or on online before placing order. From May 28 to June 1, you can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase by using an offer in the Wendy's app. The fast-food chain continues the deals into the summer with its 100 Days of Savings promotions with regularly-added new offers in the Wendy's app. For instance, starting June 7, you get a $1 Dave's Single with any purchase every Saturday through July 26. See the offers and redeem them in the app or website; account registration required. The delivery service's four-week Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion continues with Memorial Day Munchies deals, which run May 26 to June 1: The Gold Days of Grubhub+ promotion runs through June 8; deals starting June 2 include offers from Shake Shack, Taco Bell and Starbucks. To see all the deals go to the Grubhub site. Grubhub+ membership ($9.99 monthly after free trial) gets you zero delivery fees, lower service fees and other perks. Amazon Prime subscribers get Grubhub+ as part of their membership and can get $10 off a $20 order with code GOLD10. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@
