Applebee's Cheeseburger Day 2026: What the September 18 Deal Includes
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On September 18, participating Applebee's locations offer a Classic Burger or Cheeseburger with fries for $8.99.
Applebee's Cheeseburger Day 2026 deal is available September 18 only and includes a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger with fries for $8.99. It is a discounted meal, not a free cheeseburger. Applebee's announcement National Cheeseburger Day is the food holiday behind this one-day Applebee's promotion.
The offer matters most to diners who already planned to order from a participating restaurant that day.
What comes with the $8.99 deal?
Choose either a Classic Cheeseburger or a Classic Burger, and the order includes fries. The Classic Cheeseburger has an all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, two slices of American cheese, and a brioche bun. The Classic Burger is the no-cheese alternative.
That makes the deal useful for someone who wants the same burger-and-fries format without American cheese. Applebee's describes both burger choices
When and where can you use it?
The promotion runs on September 18, 2026 only. It is not a continuing September burger special, so waiting until another day means the documented offer may no longer be available. Applebee's current Cheeseburger Day page Participation varies by location.
Check your nearby Applebee's before making plans, especially if you are traveling or ordering from an unfamiliar restaurant.
How to order the promotion
You can use the deal while dining in or by ordering through Applebees.com or the Applebee's app. No promo code is required. For a To Go or app delivery order, look for the "National Cheeseburger Day" option on the online menu.
Ordering through Applebee's channels is important because third-party delivery platforms are excluded. Applebee's ordering instructions and exclusions
- Confirm that your selected location participates.
- Order on September 18.
- Choose the National Cheeseburger Day menu option for online orders.
- Review the final total before submitting.
Costs and limits to check first
The advertised $8.99 covers the eligible burger and fries, but tax and gratuity are extra. Delivery availability also varies by restaurant, which can affect whether app delivery is an option for your address. Other restrictions may apply, so the restaurant's displayed offer is the practical final check.
If delivery is unavailable or the location does not participate, dining in or placing a qualifying To Go order may be the more workable choice. Applebee's lists the location, tax, delivery, and restriction limits