Burger King to Renovate 400 Locations in 2025
Burger King plans to remodel about 400 of its U.S. locations in 2025 as part of its ambitious "Reclaim the Flame" strategy to modernize restaurants and boost sales. The makeovers are already paying off. Sales at remodeled locations have increased in the mid-teens, according to Joshua Kobza, CEO of parent company Restaurant Brands International, who shared the results during a May 8 earnings call.
Burger King Breathes Fire with New 'How to Train Your Dragon' Menu
Burger King is transforming its restaurants into dragon lairs starting May 27, with a limited-time menu inspired by Universal Pictures' upcoming live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" film, hitting theaters June 13. The star of this fantastical feast is The Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper. This quarter-pound burger sits on a red-and-orange marbled bun, colored naturally with paprika and other spices. It comes loaded with American cheese, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mayo for $7.99.
10 Best Value Meals at Fast Food Chains in 2024
As inflation continues to impact wallets, many fast-food chains started a trend of launching value meals to attract budget-conscious diners. We gathered the 10 best affordable options that offer a satisfying meal for a fair price.
National Cheeseburger Day - September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024, is National Cheeseburger Day. This holiday celebrates one of America’s favorite dishes—the cheeseburger. On this day, restaurants and cafes offer deals and special offers so you can enjoy a delicious burger with cheese. It’s a great opportunity to visit your favorite spot or try a new cheeseburger recipe.
Smalls Sliders Serves 300 Restaurants Across the U.S., with 100 More to Open
Smalls Sliders company makes the fast food world more entertaining. This new brand already has over 300 restaurants open or being built in 24 states, with plans for more (and fast!). People really love Smalls Sliders. The company has sold out all the spots for new restaurants in six states: Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Mississippi. Great achievement, since they only started offering franchise opportunities again a little over a year ago. Due to huge demand, Smalls Sliders is now also letting people open restaurants in new states like Idaho, Indiana, and Montana.
Vegan Chain Next Level Burger Wins Newsweek's Best Fast-Food Award
A small vegan burger chain has just scored a massive upset victory over fast food giants. Next Level Burger (NLB), the self-proclaimed "America's first 100% plant-based burger joint chain," has been crowned Best Fast-Food Chain in the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards - besting conventional non-vegan juggernauts like Whataburger, Chipotle, and Chick-Fil-A.
Burger King Is to Launch $5 Meal Before McDonald's in The Battle for the Budget Eater
According to an internal memo, Burger King's budget meal will let customers pick one of three sandwiches, plus chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink - all for just five bucks. The chain plans to promote this value meal "for several months," longer than the roughly one-month run planned for McDonald's similar $5 deal. "We are moving full speed ahead to launch our $5 value meal before they do," states the memo from Burger King's U.S. and Canada president Tom Curtis seen by Bloomberg.
Wayback Burgers Plans to Open Up to 30 New Locations in 2024
After opening 18 new restaurants over the last three years, Wayback plans to add another 25-30 locations across the United States by the end of 2024. Assuming no major construction or permit delays, the chain will finish the year significantly larger than it started, with well over its current 165 stores. A big reason Wayback can scale so quickly? Existing franchisees are lining up to open even more restaurants after seeing success with their current locations.
Odd Burger Opens Three New Canada Locations
Odd Burger, a popular Canadian vegan chain, is expanding across the country with three brand new restaurant openings. Two of these locations have already welcomed their first customers. On May 11th, Odd Burger opened its doors in Edmonton, Alberta at 336A Mayfield Common Northwest. Then on May 18th, the chain debuted in British Columbia with a restaurant at 790 Fisgard Street in downtown Victoria. This location has indoor seating for 16, an outdoor patio, and street parking.
Self-Service Kiosks Boosting Fast Food Sales
Major fast-food chains across America are racing to install more digital kiosk ordering stations - and they have a good reason. The self-service kiosks have shown their efficiency in making customers spend more money per order. "People who ordered at kiosks rather than at cashiers spent on average nearly 10% more," Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti told investors in February. Yum! Brands, parent of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, is also prioritizing kiosk expansions. Taco Bell has them in all U.S. stores, while KFC should have kiosks in the "vast majority" of non-China restaurants by end of 2026.
