There have been many theories as to how the cheeseburger got it's start. Some of which date back to the 1920s. One theory suggests that 16-year-old Lionel Sternberger created the cheeseburger in Pasadena, California.
Now, Americans enjoy 50 billion burgers (cheese and otherwise) each year!
Restaurants and eateries throughout the country want you to enjoy this tasty holiday with some deals and discounts:
BurgerFI
BurgerFI is celebrating with $5 cheeseburgers all day long.
Burger 21
Do you have the Burger 21 app? If not, be sure to download it. Burger 21 is offering a "cheesy gift" good through the 18th.
Salt Creek Grille
Whats the perfect side to a cheeseburger? Fries, of course! Salt Creek Grille is celebrating with unlimited garlic fries with all burger purchases.
SmashBurger
You can celebrate burgers with Smashburger when you download the app! You can receive a free entree with the purchase of a side and a drink when you sign up for SmashClub.
Fuddruckers
Are you burger enough? Fuddruckers is celebrating with the three-pound burger challenge at select locations throughout the country.
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday is celebrating by offering their So Connected email members a free cheeseburger on September 18 and 19. You can even suggest a burger to a friend!
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