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McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s Launch Cheeseburger Deals

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:11 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Fast-food chains roll out discounted cheeseburger deals for National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, 2026.
McDonald’s offers MyMcDonald’s Rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a $1 purchase via its app.
Burger King gives Royal Perks members a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 purchase through its app.
Wendy’s lets members add a Dave’s Single Cheeseburger for $1.99 with any purchase via the app.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, McDonald’s rolled out its MyMcDonald’s Rewards loyalty program, marking the first major fast-food app-based incentive scheme and data-driven marketing breakthrough. Within two years, the program attracted over 10 million U.S. members, driving a 30 % rise in mobile-order frequency and generated $150 million incremental revenue. Today, on September 18 2026, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s replicate that model, offering app-only cheeseburger discounts for National Cheeseburger Day, while also prompting chain-wide menu tweaks. The strategy pressures competitors to deepen digital loyalty, promising higher customer retention and reshaping fast-food pricing conventions nationwide and may accelerate future AI-driven personalization across the sector.

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Story summary

Fast-food chains roll out discounted cheeseburger deals for National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, 2026.
McDonald’s offers MyMcDonald’s Rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a $1 purchase via its app.
Burger King gives Royal Perks members a free Bacon Cheeseburger with a $3 purchase through its app.
Wendy’s lets members add a Dave’s Single Cheeseburger for $1.99 with any purchase via the app.

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