New Jersey residents hungry for a deal won’t need to look far this National Hamburger Day. On Tuesday, May 28, chains and franchises across the state will mark the occasion with discounted burgers, freebies and limited-time offers designed to draw crowds and reward loyal customers.
This year’s deals stretch from one-cent cheeseburgers to buy-one-get-one offers and bundle promotions. Here are the top offers for National Hamburger Day 2025:
Buffalo Wild Wings offers 50% off all burgers ordered online for takeout or delivery. Customers must enter the promo code GOBURGER at checkout. Options include the All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger, Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger, Bacon Smashed Hatched Chile Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger, and South Western Black Bean Burger.
Burger King keeps it simple. Royal Perks members get a free hamburger with any online or in-app purchase of $1 or more on May 28.
Checkers & Rally’s will sell its Cheese Double Hamburger with Famous Seasoned Fries for $3 on May 28, offering a filling option without stretching your wallet.
Dairy Queen rewards members with a buy-one-get-one for 99 cents deal on Signature Stackburgers, valid May 26 through June 1. The offer includes flavors like Backyard Bacon Ranch and FlameThrower, and applies only in-app or at DQ Grill & Chill locations.
Friendly’s hands out a free Founder’s Burger to new rewards members who sign up and download the app. The reward can be redeemed within 30 days, but enrollment must happen by May 31.
Shake Shack invites app users to score a free ShackBurger with a $10 purchase using the promo code BURGERMONTH. The deal is good online and in-app only.
Smashburger offers any single burger for $5.28 on May 28. Customers can use the code JUST528 in-store, online, or through the app to take advantage of this deal.
TGI Fridays rolls out the Big Queso Energy Burger with seasoned fries for $10, down from its regular $16.39 price. The offer is dine-in only and limited to one per customer.
Wayback Burger, with multiple New Jersey locations, keeps things classic. Customers can get a $5 Classic Burger on May 28, valid in-store and online. The offer excludes third-party delivery platforms.
Wendy’s serves up its fan-favorite Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just a penny with any in-app purchase through June 1. The deal is open to all rewards members.
White Castle celebrates with a slider bundle: six sliders for $4. There’s no limit, but sliders must be purchased in six-pack sets. Orders qualify in-store, online and via the app.
If you’re skipping the promos and want a burger worth the hype, take a look at our guide to the best burgers in North Jersey.
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