Applebee’s Brings Back $8.99 Cheeseburger Deal for National Cheeseburger Day

Published by Jon Self on

A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles sits on a wooden board next to a pile of golden french fries on a light wood surface.

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18 with the $8.99 Applebee’s Cheeseburger Day deal. Guests can enjoy a burger and fries for less.

Burger lovers, mark your calendars! Applebee’s is bringing back its popular National Cheeseburger Day celebration with an unbelievable value offer. On September 18, guests can order a Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger served with a side of fries for just $8.99. Whether you plan to dine in at your local neighborhood restaurant or order To Go, this one-day special gives fans a chance to enjoy a full Handcrafted Burger meal for under $9.

What’s Included in the $8.99 Applebee’s Cheeseburger Day Deal?

A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles sits on a wooden board next to a pile of golden french fries on a light wood surface for Applebee's Cheeseburger Day deal.
Photo courtesy of Applebee’s

Applebee’s Handcrafted Burgers feature an all-beef patty layered with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a toasted Brioche bun. For the Applebee’s Cheeseburger Day deal, guests can choose between:

  • Classic Burger: A traditional all-beef burger loaded with classic toppings and served with fries.
  • Classic Cheeseburger: Topped with two melted slices of American cheese, served with fries.

Both options offer incredible value for burger enthusiasts looking to celebrate the holiday without breaking the bank.

“A great cheeseburger hits the sweet spot between comfort, craving, and value, which is exactly what guests are looking for right now,” said Michelle Chin, chief marketing officer at Applebee’s. “Burgers remain one of our most-loved menu categories, and National Cheeseburger Day gives us the perfect excuse to come together and celebrate them. Whether guests choose our Classic Cheeseburger and fries for $8.99 or one of our delicious, over-the-top O-M-Cheese creations, we’re serving up something for every burger craving at Applebee’s.”

Upgrade Your Meal with Applebee’s 2 for $25 Lineup

The new Applebee's O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger comes served in a sizzling skillet with melted queso, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips.
Photo courtesy of Applebee’s

If you want an elevated, cheesy dining experience all month long, Applebee’s has expanded its viral O-M-Cheese menu features. Diners looking for more options can check out coverage on Applebee’s doubles down on cheese with the new Applebee’s O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger and Spooky Sips lineup to see how the brand is taking cheesy mashups to the next level this season. Additionally, fans near theme park destinations can read more about the new Applebee’s O-M-Cheese burger near Universal Orlando for local dining highlights. As part of the popular 2 for $25 Value Menu, guests can share one appetizer and select two full-sized entrees.

Appetizer Options

  • NEW Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos (Limited time)
  • Classic Boneless Wings
  • Mozzarella Sticks
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Featured Entree Choices

  • NEW O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger (dine-in only): A cheese-loaded twist on the fan-favorite Quesadilla Burger, featuring bacon and Pepper Jack cheese served sizzling in a skillet of molten queso and melted Cheddar, paired with white corn tortilla chips topped with queso, house-made pico, and cilantro.
  • O-M-Cheese Burger (dine-in only)
  • Signature Fiesta Lime Chicken
  • NEW California Grilled Chicken Salad

How to Order the Applebee’s Cheeseburger Day Deal

Applebee’s National Cheeseburger Day

Taking advantage of the $8.99 special on September 18 is easy:

  1. Dine-In: Visit your local participating Applebee’s location on Sept. 18.
  2. Order Online or Mobile: Head to Applebees.com or open the Applebee’s mobile app (available on iOS and Google Play).
  3. Select the Deal: Choose the ‘National Cheeseburger Day’ option directly from the online menu for To Go or delivery orders.

For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.