National Hamburger Day Freebies And Discounts In VA

VIRGINIA — 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 Virginia:

Big Buns: For National Hamburger Day, Big Buns is throwing double points for Thompson Table Rewards members. More points = more perks. Through May 31, customers can also order Big Buns' Burger of the Month: Mexican Street Burger and/or Shake of the Month: Mexican Churro Shake.

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.

Eddie Merlot’s: From 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger (made of fresh ground filet, New York strip and rib eye steak) costs $15.

The Greene Turtle: The buy-one-get-one burger deal is good all day Wednesday.

Logan’s Roadhouse: On Wednesday, the restaurant’s Real Deal Meal — the Original Roadies (a trio of mini burgers) costs $11.99, and the All-American Cheeseburger costs $12.99. Both deals come with a garden or Caesar salad, a side and a soft drink or tea, plus bottomless rolls.

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).

Smashburger: On Wednesday, any single burger costs $5.28 (offer good at participating locations nationwide; redeem the deal in-store or through Smashburger’s website and app with the code JUST528).

Wayback Burgers: On Wednesday, get a $5 Classic Burger (offer good on in-store and online in the restaurant’s rewards program (not valid through third-party delivery services).

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.

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