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business15 hours ago•2 min saved

BK Unveils Nugget Makeover Echoing McDonald’s, With All-New Sauces

Burger King is revamping its chicken nuggets with 100% white meat, a crisper tempura-style breading, added marinade, and new packaging, plus a lineup of sauces including a Savory Sauce, reformulated honey mustard, Buffalo, and a pineapple-forward sweet-and-sour. The visuals in press materials hint at a McDonald’s McNuggets influence, and the new nuggets will launch September 1 as BK aims to boost traffic following recent Whopper momentum and its history of mimicking popular menu items.

via The Takeout|

#burger-king #business #chicken-nuggets

business17 hours ago•12 min saved

Burger King rolls out upgraded nuggets with new sauce lineup

Burger King will roll out improved chicken nuggets on Sept. 1, made with 100% white meat, crisper breading and an enhanced marinade, and served in a box for a better experience. A new Special Savory Sauce joins refreshed Honey Mustard, Buffalo and Sweet & Sour sauces, following thousands of customer texts and tests—including kid testers—to boost quality and flavor.

via USA Today|

#burger-king-worldwide #business #company-news

business20 hours ago•334 min saved

Burger King bets on better nuggets in a chicken-led reinvention

Burger King is shifting its focus to chicken, rolling out all-white-meat nuggets with crisper breading and a new sauces lineup starting Sept. 1 as part of a multiyear plan to boost food quality and sales after an 8.5% rise in US same‑store sales; the changes address consumer complaints that previous nuggets were rubbery and dry and aim to capitalize on chicken’s popularity to outpace rivals while boosting add-on sales and family appeal.

via CNN|

#burger-king #business #chicken-nuggets

restaurants21 hours ago•7 min saved

Chick-fil-A’s Chicken & Waffles Sandwich Delivers on Day One

A reviewer on launch day tried Chick-fil-A’s new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, available in a smaller breakfast version and a larger lunch/dinner version. Both pair crispy chicken with maple waffles, bacon, honey butter, and syrup; the spicy version is praised as the better option, and the overall verdict is that the sandwich is indulgent but surprisingly delicious and worth trying.

via Eat This Not That|

#breakfast-vs-lunch #chick-fil-a #chicken-and-waffles

business11 days ago•15 min saved

Burger King Gains Ground as McDonald's Struggles to Keep Pace in the Burger Wars

McDonald’s posted slower second-quarter sales growth as price-conscious diners shift toward rivals like Burger King, which is benefiting from value-focused promotions, restaurant revamps, and stronger marketing. Inflation and higher costs are pressuring traffic for several chains, prompting McDonald’s to rethink its promotions and value strategies while competitors push newer deals and menu updates to win customers.

via Yahoo Finance|

#burger-king #business #fast-food

business11 days ago•45 min saved

Burger Battle Heats Up as McDonald’s Loses Ground to Burger King

McDonald’s posted slower sales growth in the latest quarter as diners chase value in a high-inflation environment, while Burger King gains momentum with restaurant revamps, technology upgrades, and aggressive value deals (like $5 Duos and $7 Trios), helping it outpace McDonald’s in US sales. Wendy’s softness and Chili’s burger offerings, plus growing competition from convenience stores, add to a broader, value-driven shakeup in the burger wars.

via Currently.com|

#burger-king #business #fast-food

business12 days ago•8 min saved

Burger King Gains Ground as McDonald's Struggles With Value

McDonald's growth has cooled while Burger King posts stronger US sales and ongoing investments in store revamps, marketing, and value menus, appealing to inflation-weary diners. Analysts say McDonald’s slower execution of a lower-price strategy and broader economic pressures in a K-shaped economy are helping rivals gain share, with Wendy’s, Chili’s, and even convenience-store chains also benefiting from a shift toward cheaper, higher-value options.

via Business Insider|

#burger-king #business #competition

lifestyle17 days ago•5 min saved

Habit Burger’s Double Char Tops USA Today Burger Poll for Third Consecutive Year

Habit Burger & Grill's Double Char was named the top fast-food burger in USA Today's 2026 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third year in a row, beating In-N-Out's Double-Double, Freddy's Original Double, A&W's Papa Burger and Culver’s Double ButterBurger Cheese; Habit’s California-inspired burgers aren’t available in every state, with locations across 14 states and internationally.

via Fox News|

#burger #fast-food #habit-burger-and-grill

business18 days ago•5 min saved

Burger King Gains Ground in US Fast-Food Showdown as McDonald’s Slows

Burger King’s US same-store sales jumped 8.5% in the latest quarter thanks to a revamped Whopper, store renovations, and a new marketing push, with international growth rising about 5.4%. McDonald’s US same-store sales grew only 0.8% amid a disjointed value-menu rollout and execution challenges, though overseas results were stronger and a new US president was named as the company aims to regain solid US growth by 2027.

via New York Post|

#burger-king #business #fast-food

business21 days ago•2 min saved

McDonald’s value push stalls as U.S. sales lag and leadership shake-up

McDonald’s reported its slowest U.S. sales growth in over a year as its broad value push failed to boost traffic amid inflation and rising costs, with U.S. customer counts down and executives acknowledging execution gaps. The company shuffled its U.S. leadership, naming Skye Anderson as president of the division and positioning Joe Erlinger as an adviser, while analysts criticized a jammed value strategy and loyalty changes that muddled the brand message even as sit-down chains gain from value-focused spending.

via NBC News|

#business #consumer-spending #fast-food

business23 days ago•3 min saved

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Anniversary Bets on Fish McBites That Flopped

To mark the Filet-O-Fish's 50th anniversary, McDonald's launched Fish McBites in 2013—a bite-sized Alaska pollock snack touted by promotions—but the product failed to gain traction, was pulled within months, though it appears occasionally in limited-time menus abroad, while the enduring Filet-O-Fish remains the brand's main seafood spotlight.

via Tasting Table|

#business #fast-food #filet-o-fish

business24 days ago•4 min saved

Taco Bell bets on lettuce-free, $1 deals to win back diners after cyclospora scare

Taco Bell is promoting lettuce-free items and $1 promotions (including Mexican pizza) after a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, removing the affected lettuce and aiming to revive foot traffic. The company, backed by a supportive CEO letter, faces ongoing investigation uncertainties as authorities note epidemiological evidence linking the lettuce to the outbreak, while customers react with mixed responses.

via New York Post|

#business #cyclospora #discounts

food24 days ago•19 min saved

DC Taco Bell Fans Stay Loyal Amid Lettuce Recall and Illness Outbreak

Even after a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell's lettuce sickened thousands, patrons at the DC Cantina in Chinatown kept ordering, with some removing lettuce and others staying loyal due to promotions and brand trust, showing strong sales despite health concerns.

via The Washington Post|

#chinatown-district-of-columbia #disease-outbreaks #fast-food

business1 month ago•16 min saved

BK gears up for GLP-1 era with leaner, protein-forward menu tests

Burger King is preparing for a GLP-1 weight-loss drug era by testing leaner, protein-forward items like Whopper Bites and bowls to stay relevant as Americans cut calories. Leadership says they’ll add variety in smaller portions rather than overhauling the menu, while industry forecasts warn of potential revenue losses for food-service. BK’s broader turnaround, “Reclaim the Flame,” and a 5.8% rise in US same-store sales in Q1 signal cautious optimism that fast food can remain convenient, flavorful options even as GLP-1 usage grows.

via Yahoo Finance|

#burger-king #business #dining-trends

food1 month ago•3 min saved

Whataburger Elevates Breakfast with Premium 'Breakfast On A Bun' Sandwich

Whataburger quietly elevates its morning lineup with the Breakfast On A Bun, a simple but premium sandwich built on 100% fresh beef and USDA Grade AA eggs, with spiced sausage from whole-hog cuts and cheese options, customizable buns and add-ons (like jalapeños) for a heartier or lighter bite; praised by fans as a standout fast-food breakfast, alongside other affordable morning options on the menu.

via Tasting Table|

#breakfast-on-a-bun #breakfast-sandwich #fast-food