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title: "Whataburger Announces National Hamburger Day Deal and Community Giveback Initiative"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/aaf8dd48-ed56-4f00-81f8-ffb0b92bd3a9
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/whataburger-announces-national-hamburger-day-deal-and-community-giveback-initiative/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
published: 2026-05-27T19:51:19.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:20:18.747Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Whataburger Announces National Hamburger Day Deal and Community Giveback Initiative

**TL;DR:** Whataburger is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a one-day digital promotion and community outreach efforts across the Carolinas. The company is offering a free Whataburger to rewards members who purchase a medium fry and medium drink, and is also providing meal donations to local organizations.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-05-27. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/whataburger-announces-national-hamburger-day-deal-and-community-giveback-initiative/).*

## Story

Whataburger is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a one-day digital promotion and community outreach efforts across the Carolinas.

On Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members who purchase a medium fry and medium drink will be eligible to receive a free Whataburger when ordering online or scanning the Whataburger app in-store. Customers who redeem the offer will also be automatically entered into a sweepstakes for the opportunity to win free Whataburger for a year.

In addition to the promotion, the company said it partnered with local organizations across North and South Carolina to provide meal donations benefiting food banks, shelters, and nonprofit groups serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

According to the brand, donations were distributed to organizations including Open Door Ministries, The Salvation Army, Crisis Control Ministries, Food Bank of the Lakelands, Harvest Family Ministries, and Anderson Interfaith Ministries.

Whataburger said the initiative was designed to support local communities while recognizing National Hamburger Day.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Ben Coley (person)
- north carolina (location)
- south carolina (location)
- community outreach (topic)
- Whataburger (company)
- national hamburger day (topic)
- meal donations (topic)
- The Salvation Army (company)
- digital promotion (topic)
- Open Door Ministries (company)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/whataburger-announces-national-hamburger-day-deal-and-community-giveback-initiative/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/aaf8dd48-ed56-4f00-81f8-ffb0b92bd3a9).