National Hamburger Day: Deals and freebies at Shake Shack, Burger King and more

Nbcwashington · 🇺🇸 public United States · May 28, 2026 · 978 words · By Chrissy Callahan; TODAY

Consumer Promotions National Hamburger Day

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Hot on the heels of Memorial Day, National Hamburger Day has arrived.

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What happened

Hot on the heels of Memorial Day, National Hamburger Day has arrived.

Why it matters

The annual celebration of the hand-held menu mainstay, which is being celebrated on Wednesday, May 28, is a meat-lover’s dream.

Common ground

Whether you prefer your burgers fully loaded or plain, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on National Hamburger Day.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Burger King Royal Perks members can score a free hamburger with an online or app purchase of $3+ at participating restaurants on May 28?
What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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Claim 1: “Burger King Royal Perks members can score a free hamburger with an online or app purchase of $3+ at participating restaurants on May 28.”

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The deal is corroborated by NBC Chicago and a specific Instagram post from 'utahfamilyfaves' confirming the free hamburger with a $3+ purchase for Royal Perks members on May 28.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Burger wars are a series of off-and-on comparative advertising campaigns consisting of mutually-targeted advertisements that highlight the intense competition between hamburger fast food chains Mc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_wars

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Burger King Corporation (also known as BK) is an American fast food chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, headquartered in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The company was founded on July 23, 1953, as …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_King

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — When the predecessor of international fast food restaurant chain Burger King (BK) first opened in 1953, its menu predominantly consisted of hamburgers, French fries, soft drinks, milkshakes, and desse…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_King_products

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Claim 2: “Irv’s Burgers is giving away a free Roadside Single burger to the first 50 guests at each location on May 28.”

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Claim 3: “Shake Shack customers can get a free ShackBurger through May 31 with any $10+ order in the chain’s app, online or at the in-store kiosk.”

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Claim 4: “Fatburger is offering customers half off burgers with the purchase of a Pepsi on May 28.”

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Claim 5: “Wayback Burgers rewards members can order a Classic Burger for $5 at participating locations on May 28.”

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Claim 6: “Whataburger rewards members can get a free Whataburger on May 28 when they order a medium order of fries and a medium drink.”

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Claim 7: “Club Krystal members can order up to five Krystals for 50 cents on May 28 in the chain’s app.”

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Claim 8: “Farmer Boys VIF (Very Important Farmer) members can order a $3.99 Big Cheese Cheeseburger on May 28 in the chain’s app.”

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Claim 9: “Through May 28, Miami Grill customers can pay $6 for a Classic Burger as part of a “$6 Burgers for 6 Days” promotion.”

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Claim 10: “Firebirds Wood Fired Grill customers can order the chain’s Smashburger as part of the Perfect Pair Menu for $14.95.”

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Claim 11: “National Hamburger Day... is being celebrated on Wednesday, May 28”

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Multiple independent sources, including Nypost, National Day Calendar, and Medium, confirm that National Hamburger Day is observed on May 28.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V. (German: [ˈhambʊʁɡɐ ˈʃpɔʁtfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n] ), commonly known as Hamburger SV (pronounced [ˈhambʊʁɡɐ ʔɛsˈfaʊ] ) or Hamburg (pronounced [ˈhambʊʁk] ), or HSV (pronounced [ˌhaːʔɛsˈf…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_SV

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Originally just a ground beef patty, as it is still interpreted in multiple languages, and the name "hamburger" may be a reference to ground beef sold in Hamburg; evidence also suggests that the Unite…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_hamburger

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hamburger Helper is a boxed food product manufactured by Eagle Foods, consisting of a dried carbohydrate (either pasta, rice, or potato), plus a packet of powdered seasonings; both are to be combined …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_Helper

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Claim 12: “In restaurants, guests can order a Signature Angus Burger for $15 during happy hour (3 — 6 p.m.).”

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Claim 13: “Smashburger customers can order a single-patty Smash Burger for $5.28 at participating locations on May 28.”

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Claim 14: “On May 28, Good Times customers can pay $2.99 for a Deluxe Cheeseburger while dining in.”

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Claim 15: “Guests dining in can score an Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger for $15 during happy hour (4 — 6:30 p.m.).”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny this specific happy hour offer from Eddie Merlot's.

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Claim 16: “Big Buns rewards members can get a free Classic Burger with any purchase through May 31 in stores and online.”

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The claim is mentioned in one news source (NBC Chicago). Other search results for 'Big Buns' or 'Big Boy/Big Mac' are not relevant to this specific reward offer.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Big Boy is an American casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Southfield, Michigan; it is currently operated in most of the United States by Big Boy Restaurant Group, LLC. The Big Boy name, d…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Boy_Restaurants

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Big Mac is a brand of hamburger sold by the international fast food restaurant chain McDonald's. It was introduced by a Greater Pittsburgh area franchisee in 1967 and expanded nationwide in 1968, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Mac

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — International fast-food restaurant chain Burger King and its Australian franchise Hungry Jack's have had a variety of breakfast sandwiches in their product portfolio since 1978. The Croissan'wich was …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_King_breakfast_sandwich…

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Claim 17: “Bobby’s Burgers customers can order a Crunchburger for $5.28 on May 28 at the following locations: Charlotte, South Carolina and both Utah locations.”

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The Today Show and two other web search results independently confirm the $5.28 Crunchburger deal on May 28 at the specified locations (Charlotte, South Carolina, and Utah).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bobby's Burgers is an upscale group of fast casual restaurants founded by Chef Bobby Flay. It was preceded by Bobby's Burger Palace, which was founded in 2006. Most Bobby's Burger Palace locations clo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby's_Burgers

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 · Bobby's Burgers customers can order a Crunchburger for $5.28 on May 28 at the following locations: Charlotte, South Carolina and both Utah ...
https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-hamburger-da…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 1, 2026 · ... Burger with regular or sweet potato fries; May 28 (National Burger Day): Signature Crunchburger (4-ounce or 6-ounce) for $5.28. Limited-time ...
https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bobbys-burgers-celebrates-b…

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Claim 18: “every qualifying order gives customers the chance to win free Whataburger for a year.”

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Claim 19: “Hardee’s customers can take advantage of a buy one Famous Star burger, get one for one cent at participating restaurants on May 28.”

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Claim 20: “On May 28, Sullivan’s Steakhouse customers can order a Signature Angus Burger + Fries for $15 for takeout or delivery online.”

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Claim 21: “On May 28, Hard Rock Cafe customers can take advantage of the following deals on Classic Smashed Burgers between 3 - 6 p.m. local time: Buy one, get one free Classic Smashed Burger; Free Classic Smashed Burger for Unity by Hard Rock global loyalty program members”

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Claim 22: “This story first appeared on TODAY.com.”

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Claim 23: “Carl’s Jr. rewards members can take advantage of a buy one Famous Star burger, get one for one cent offer at participating restaurants on May 28.”

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Two separate Instagram-based search results confirm the BOGO for one cent offer on Famous Star burgers for rewards members on May 28.

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... International Burger Day May 28th 2026 BUY ONE GET ONE FOR A CENT! ... On May 28, My Rewards members can purchase one Famous Star burger ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZIdjdcxu5C/

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 10, 2026 ... You guys want some free Carl's Jr. burgers? Buy one get one for a cent! I can't make this up, for one cent! It's thick, it's juicy, it's tasty ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUlzGqLCXKp/

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Claim 24: “Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar customers can order BD’s All-American Burger and a classic side for $10 on May 28.”

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Only one specific source (Pixnoy reporting on an Instagram profile) mentions the $10 All-American Burger and side deal for May 28. Other results for Bad Daddy's are general reviews or unrelated menu items.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 2025 in animation is an overview of notable events, including notable awards, list of films released, television show debuts and endings, and notable deaths.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_in_animation

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases, and over s…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marvel's The Avengers (titled Marvel Avengers Assemble in the United Kingdom and Ireland and commonly referred to as simply The Avengers) is a 2012 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avengers_(2012_film)

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Claim 25: “White Castle customers can order a $25 gift card for $19.21 in restaurants through May 31.”

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Claim 26: “The Greene Turtle is running a buy one, get one free offer on cheeseburgers for dine-in customers at participating locations on May 28.”

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Claim 27: “Jack in the Box customers who make a purchase of $1+ on May 28 can get a free Jr. Jumbo Jack.”

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Claim 28: “Through the end of May, Red Robin loyalty members can earn double rewards in the app on two or more visits within the month.”

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Claim 29: “Eddie Merlot’s customers can order the Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger + Housemade Potato Chips for $15 when ordering online for takeout or delivery on May 28.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny this specific offer from Eddie Merlot's.

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Claim 30: “Checkers & Rally’s customers can take advantage of a buy one, get one free deal on Classic Burgers on May 28.”

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The BOGO deal on Classic Burgers for May 28 is confirmed by both 'The Today Show' and a separate social media/web post.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... Checkers & Rally's customers can take advantage of a buy one, get one free deal on Classic Burgers on May 28. Del Taco. Through May 30, Del Taco ...
https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-hamburger-da…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... Checkers & Rally's: Buy one, get one free classic burger on 5/27 and 5/28 (in-app) Are you grabbing any of these deals for National Hamburger ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2OQOTlbYs/

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web search NEUTRAL — May 26, 2026 ... Wahlburgers: is offering half off all burgers on Sept. 18 Wayback Burgers: You can get a BOGO deal on Classic Burgers on Sept. 18. Wendy's: ...
https://www.facebook.com/TriangleOnTheCheap/posts/may-28-nat…

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Claim 31: “customers can celebrate National Hamburger Day on May 28 with the chain’s Big YUMMM Deal starting at $9.99 for an entrée, bottomless side and drink.”

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Claim 32: “Through May 30, Del Taco rewards members can take advantage of a buy one, get one free offer on Double Del Cheeseburgers.”

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The BOGO Double Del Cheeseburger offer through May 30 is confirmed by NBC4 Washington and a dedicated deal summary page.

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web search NEUTRAL — Buy One Double Del Cheeseburger, Get One Free.How to Claim Your BOGO Cheeseburgers. The Deal: Buy one Double Del Cheeseburger, get a second one completely FREE. The Dates: This flash deal kicks off on…
https://dealseek.com/blog/del-taco-bogo-double-del-cheesebur…

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web search NEUTRAL — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain focused on a variety of tacos, burritos, French fries, and burgers. Del Taco is led by Brand President Tom Rose, and is headquarter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Taco

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web search NEUTRAL — Through May 30, Del Taco rewards members can take advantage of a buy one, get one free offer on Double Del Cheeseburgers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/26-nat…

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