Fast-Food Franchises Serve Up Juicy Discounts on May 28
Updated May 27, 2025
May is known as a month to celebrate mothers, graduates, educators and veterans. But it is also dedicated to a popular food item: burgers. Not only is May National Burger Month, but May 28 is National Hamburger Day!
Americans consume more than 50 billion burgers annually, which has given rise to countless burger franchises. Fast-food franchisors can juice up sales and food traffic by doing fun burger-centric marketing campaigns and offering cost-saving discounts and deals on May 28. Read on for a listing of franchise brands recognizing National Hamburger Day.
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Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
On May 28, Bad Daddy’s is offering its Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids (above) for $10. This juicy entrée is made with monterey jack cheese, three pieces of jalapeño bacon, three pieces of applewood smoked bacon, housemade bacon mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles.
Burger King
Burger King is treating its loyalty members to a week full of deals starting May 22. Highlights include a buy-one- get-one (BOGO) Whopper deal on May 26 and a free original chicken sandwich with the purchase of $1 or more on the 27th. On May 28 — National Hamburger Day — Royal Perks members get a free hamburger when they spend $1 or more.
Dog Haus
Dog Haus is giving its loyalty members a tempting reason to celebrate National Hamburger Day. Members will receive 25 bonus points in the Haus Rewards app when they order any Haus Burger or a Big Belly Burger. Haus Burgers are available at all locations, while Big Belly Burgers are offered at select stores.
Friendly’s
To celebrate National Hamburger Day and the launch of its new loyalty program, Friendly’s is offering a free Founder’s Burger (above) to all new Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards members. Guests can download the new Friendly’s app and sign up for the Fan Club to claim the reward, redeemable in-store or through the app.
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard is offering a tasty deal to celebrate National Hamburger Day. The brand is discounting its Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger (above) to $8. The delectable burger is made with two Angus beef patties, four slices of fresh-grilled bacon, two slices of American cheese and white American cheese, and served with a side of Good Times’ Dippin’ Sauce.
Happy Joe’s
While Happy Joe’s is best known for its pizza, the brand has a special menu item that can fit right in on National Hamburger Day! The Super Max Pizza (above) is stacked with all the meaty goodness, cheese, onions and more – it’s basically the pizza version of your favorite burger!
Krystal
Burger slider fans, rejoice! Krystal is offering its sliders for just $1 on May 28 only. This deal is valid through the brand’s mobile app and website.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Logan’s Roadhouse is enticing guests to celebrate National Hamburger Day at its locations with the Real Deal Meal. Diners can enjoy the Original Roadies (three mini steakhouse burgers) for just $11.99 or the All-American Cheeseburger (above) for $12.99. Both options come with a garden or Caesar salad, a side and a soft drink or tea, plus bottomless rolls.
Perkins American Food Co.
Why settle for just a burger on National Hamburger Day? Perkins American Food Co. is serving up the perfect trio — a burger, fries and pie — for only $9.99 on May 28.
Smashburger
Participating Smashburger locations are offering a great deal on May 28: All burgers are $5.28, with the code JUST528. This deal is redeemable for online and in-store purchases on National Hamburger Day only.
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays is celebrating National Hamburger Day by discounting all of its burgers to just $10. This deal is only valid for dine-in customers on May 28.
The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle is doubling the fun of National Hamburger Day with a BOGO deal. Guests will get a free burger with the purchase of one on May 28.
Wayback Burgers
On May 28, Wayback Burgers is offering its Classic Burger (above) for $5 for all guests. This deal is valid both in-store and online.
Wendy’s
From May 28 through June 1, Wendy’s fans can score a 1 cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (above) with any purchase by applying the digital offer available exclusively in the brand’s app. The burger features a square beef patty, crispy Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo.
