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Hackers Make Burger King Twitter Praise McDonald's

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:52:46 +0000

Things got weird in the burger wars yesterday when hackers broke into the Burger King Twitter page and started firing off pro-McDonald’s tweets. Under the handle McDonalds@BurgerKing, the hackers posted messages which said Burger King had been sold to McDonald’s, accused Burger King employees of on-the-job drug use and posted links to popular hip hop [...]

Funeral Procession Takes Burger King Drive-Thru Detour

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:49:37 +0000

David Kime Jr. wasn’t the kind to check the nutritional content of his food. According to the World War II veteran’s daughter Linda Phiel her dad’s idea of a healthy meal was “lettuce on his burger.” Despite his old-fashion eating habits, the York, Pennsylvania man lived to the ripe old age of 88. And when he did die last week, his friends [...]

Who Has the Slowest Fast Food Drive-Through? Burger King Comes in Last Place in a New Study

Steve Tanko — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:02:55 +0000

A recent study performed by QSR Magazine ranked the speed at which orders get completed by national fast food drive-throughs. At the top of the list is Wendy’s; At the bottom: Burger King. It should be pointed out that the study didn’t take into account the quality of the service or the accuracy – just [...]

Burger King Ups The Whopper Ante In Japan With Five Patties

Steve Tanko — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:37:21 +0000

Talk about a Whopper!! To celebrate the fifth anniversary of their Whopper in Japan, Burger King has rolled out a limited-run five patty Whopper. For the next three days, customers in Japan can buy the special Whopper for a price that’s approximately $7 in U.S. dollars. While the corporation has marked special events in the [...]

Get Ready For Burger King's Bacon Sundae

Steve Tanko — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:51:58 +0000

“Move over bacon” – now there’s something new at Burger King! Elevated to an elite status by “foodies”, bacon – that smoked pork product that makes everything better – is coming to a sundae at Burger King. Originally created in Nashville, Tennessee – the bacon sundae is aimed at the summertime barbecue crowd. It starts [...]

Steven Tyler Hawks Chicken Strips in New Burger King Ad

Dave Swanson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:09:54 +0000

Never one to shy away from publicity, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is shilling Burger King’s Crispy Chicken Strips in a commercial that sees Tyler working the drive-through, cavorting with customers and employees, playing a little harmonica, and basically taking over the joint.

Burger King Fires Back

Steve Tanko — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:32:56 +0000

Having recently lost it’s second-place standing to Wendy’s, Burger King is firing a salvo back at the competition by changing up it’s menu and it’s decor. Burger King is hoping a revamped menu with healthier options, changes in restaurant decor & packaging and updated worker uniforms help its sales decline in the world of fast-food. [...]

Have It Your Way – Delivered: Burger King Tries Home Delivery

Steve Tanko — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:09:45 +0000

Have it your way has always been Burger King's motto. Now, you might be able to have it your way AND have it delivered right to your door.
Burger King, the No. 2 burger chain, has quietly begun testing home delivery of its burgers, fries and other sandwiches since fall at four of its restaurants in the greater Washington, D

Fast Food CEO's Really Eat Their Own Food

Steve Tanko — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:32:37 +0000

Millions of people worldwide eat the food that the fast food chains offer up on a daily basis. Restaurants like Burger King, Hardees, Wendy’s, Arby’s, Taco John’s, etc have become part of the American lexicon. How ’bout the CEO’s that run those companies? It’s hard to imagine the CEO of McDonald’s sending the limo through [...]

Starbucks To Roll Out Beer And Wine

Steve Tanko — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:24:41 +0000

"I'll have a double strong latte, an espresso, and a pale ale". What?!

It looks like Starbucks is getting ready to roll out wine and beer offerings as a means to boost sales.
The Seattle-based coffee giant has been testing a more community-oriented store concept to boost traffic in the evening for more than two years

Wendy's Now Nations No. 2 Burger Chain

Steve Tanko — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:03:15 +0000

Move over Burger King! There’s a new number two burger joint! It appears that Wendy’s recent facelift has helped it overthrow Burger King – which used to sit at number two, behind McDonald’s. It’s nearly impossible to knock No. 1 McDonald’s from its perch. So that’s why fast-food restaurant Wendy’s (WEN -0.39%) is instead focused [...]

Want Fries With That? Burger King Launches New "Improved" Fries

Steve Tanko — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:40:45 +0000

In a move to up the ante in the fast food wars, the nations number two hamburger restaurant is rolling out a new, "improved" version of their french fries.
Burger King Corp, the second largest hamburger chain, has changed its french fry recipe for the first time since 1998 as competition from upstarts and traditional fast-food rivals mounts

Faltering Economy Brings Deals To Fast Food Chains

Steve Tanko — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:10:16 +0000

One good result of the forever-failing economy: Even-cheaper eats at your favorite fast food restaurant.

It's not because the fast-food behemoths want to go so low. It's because they have to. After some improvement late last year and earlier this year, the $236 billion fast-food industry — with the notable exception of McDonald's — is mostly heading south, again.

Burger King's "King" Loses His Job

Steve Tanko — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:16:26 +0000

The economy’s so tough that even Burger King’s mascot is getting a pink slip. As part of a plan to reinvent itself over the next year, fast-food chain Burger King is about to dethrone its creepy King character. The struggling burger chain is planning to ditch the odd character who has starred in its recent [...]

Burger King Offers A Different Kind Of Extra Value Meal; Fast Food Giant Gets Ready To Serve Beer

Steve Tanko — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:25:12 +0000

You know – have it your way. You get to choose: Whopper or cheeseburger; …Fries or onion rings; …Soda or BEER?! Burger King is starting to roll out beer as a beverage option at select locations throughout the country. Don’t look for beer at conventional Burger Kings. That’s not in the plans. But more Whopper [...]