GA Restaurants Offer Freebies, Discounts For National Hamburger Day

GEORGIA — Wednesday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, an unofficial holiday that celebrates America’s favorite sandwich.

The origins of National Hamburger Day are unclear. The National Day Calendar said the origin of the hamburger itself is surrounded in controversy, but that it most likely first appeared in the 19th or early 20th centuries and has grown in popularity over the years.

Here are some places to score deals in Georgia:

Bad Daddy’s: The Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids is discounted to $10 on Wednesday.

Buffalo Wild Wings: On Wednesday, the participating locations are offering any burger at half price, including the All-American Cheeseburger and the Triple Bacon Cheeseburger (offer good for takeout or delivery using the promo code GOBURGER on the app; not valid for dine-in orders).

Burger King: Free hamburger with a $1 purchase for rewards club members on Wednesday.

Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In: Through Friday, the Cheese Double combo costs $3.

Dairy Queen: Through Sunday, rewards club members who buy Signature Stackburger get a second one free. The deal is available on the DQ mobile app.

Krystal: A slider costs $1 on Wednesday for customers using the app or website with the code KRYSTALDAY.

Shake Shack: Through Sunday, get a free ShackBurger with a $10 or more purchase (order in the Shack app, online or in-Shack kiosks; use code BURGERMONTH).

Wendy’s: From Wednesday through Sunday, customers using the Wendy’s app can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for a penny with any other purchase.

White Castle: Throughout May, the chain is celebrating National Hamburger Month with special offers, including a “Slider-bration” event where sliders sell for 25 cents, along with other promotions.

Sources for this report are USA Today, Finance Buzz and restaurant websites.

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