America’s burger wars have crowned a new fast-food favorite — while the loser’s popularity is in freefall

America’s burger wars have crowned a new fast-food favorite — while the loser’s popularity is in freefall

They’ve crowned a new “King.” When it comes to the battle of the burgers, Burger King reigns supreme. The Home of the Whopper has seen a massive sales surge this year, which has propelled it past Wendy’s to become the second largest fast food chain after McDonald’s. According to Consumer Affairs, the burger monger recorded … Read more

Burger King launches new Whopper rule that picky eaters will love

Burger King launches new Whopper rule that picky eaters will love

They’re offering a meal culpa. Burger King is appealing to picky eaters by pledging to remake any Whoppers that are unsatisfactory, and other perks, as part of a new campaign to prioritize customer feedback. In February, the burger chain invited customers to share their honest opinion via Listening Initiative that shared the phone number of Tom Curtis, … Read more

Doc says Burger King menu is ‘worse than expected’ for health — with more than 120 ingredients in just one item

Doc says Burger King menu is ‘worse than expected’ for health — with more than 120 ingredients in just one item

They’re dethroning the King.  While fast-food junkies may consider it high treason, a healthcare whistleblower is exposing Burger King for allegedly pumping its most popular menu items, including the Whopper, full of “toxic” and “banned” ingredients, some of which are found in Silly Putty.  Representatives for Burger King did not immediately respond to The Post’s request … Read more

The 6 priciest fast food value meals — and whether fans say they’re worth it

The 6 priciest fast food value meals — and whether fans say they’re worth it

Fast food “value” meals may no longer be delivering on that promise. Walk or drive up to any fast food joint these days and you’ll likely be shocked by the menu prices. Places that once thrived on value have fallen off the affordability train, taking customers’ money along the way.  Since 2024, the price of … Read more

Chili’s roasts Burger King for $18.19 burger in fast-food price takedown: ‘Why let them play you like this?’

Chili’s roasts Burger King for .19 burger in fast-food price takedown: ‘Why let them play you like this?’

Chili’s took a shot at fast-food prices on social media and received a lot of love in return. X user @YellowFlashGuy posted a photo of a menu showing what appeared to be a Bacon King sandwich meal, including french fries and a drink, priced at $18.19 at one Burger King location. The sandwich alone was listed for $12.99. … Read more

Burger King president reveals his favorite dish — and confesses to menu item he won’t eat: ‘We can do better’

Burger King president reveals his favorite dish — and confesses to menu item he won’t eat: ‘We can do better’

His Royal Highness has entered the chat. Burger King President, Tom Curtis, has issued a ruling on his favorite — and least favorite — menu item. The burger master dished with The Post and left no crumbs. Curtis became the chain’s president of both the US and Canada back in October 2021. Before getting crowned, … Read more

The family burger chains beating McDonalds and Burger King across the US 

The family burger chains beating McDonalds and Burger King across the US 

The Big Mac can take a nap. As customers become increasingly wary of “shrinkflation” and price hikes at big burger chains, smaller fast-food purveyors are cashing in. Industry data shows that regional chains and cult favorites like In-N-Out Burger, Whataburger, and Culver’s are driving growth in the hamburger category, putting their larger competitors to shame. … Read more

Burger King brings back fan-favorite menu item after 15 years of customer pleas

Burger King brings back fan-favorite menu item after 15 years of customer pleas

Burger King fans have crowned the nuggets that reign supreme.  For the first time since 2011, BK put crown-shaped nuggets back on the menu after years of customers asking for them to return, adding them to their new summer menu.  Customers can purchase them standalone as an 8-piece order for $3.49 or as part of … Read more

Burger King updates its Whopper — again — but fans think the new twist is just a copycat of another burger chain

Burger King updates its Whopper — again — but fans think the new twist is just a copycat of another burger chain

Burger King is adding fuel to the fast-food fire with a hot new summer menu item. Its new Loaded Jalapeño Whopper promises plenty of heat, but some burger lovers say the chain’s latest creation is little more than a spicy copy of a Wendy’s sandwich. Earlier this week, Burger King announced three seasonal food additions, … Read more

Burger King brings back nostalgic menu item customers haven’t seen in 15 years: ‘Miss them so much’

Burger King brings back nostalgic menu item customers haven’t seen in 15 years: ‘Miss them so much’

Burger King is letting customers have it their way. After 15 long years, the beloved fast food chain is answering customers’ prayers by bringing back a fan-favorite menu item — the crown nuggets. Beginning Tuesday, the on-theme bites will be offered on both the kids’ and regular menus. For kiddos, the crispy fried goodness will … Read more

Burger King visits ‘a galaxy far, far away’ with ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ limited-time menu

Burger King visits ‘a galaxy far, far away’ with ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ limited-time menu

A galaxy far, far away just got a lot closer. To celebrate the release of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” in theaters on May 22, Burger King is launching a new, limited-time menu. Participating U.S. restaurants will offer the out-of-this-galaxy menu lineup starting May 4 — because May the Fourth be with you — … Read more

Burger King is testing mix and match King Size Sliders Boxes — including 3 new sandwiches

Burger King is testing mix and match King Size Sliders Boxes — including 3 new sandwiches

Burger King is sliding into the slider game. The fast-food chain announced that it will test a new “King Size Sliders Box” for a limited time — but it’s only available in two cities. From April 14 through May 4, BK will be testing the king size sliders in Portland, OR, and Columbus, OH. Burger … Read more

Texas chain Whataburger beats McDonald’s, Burger King on value

Texas chain Whataburger beats McDonald’s, Burger King on value

A Texas-based fast-food chain is home to the best value burger in America, according to new data from online lender NetCredit. Whataburger’s classic Whataburger has the biggest patty among 14 major American burger chains and represents the best overall value at $1.66 per ounce of meat, the study revealed. NetCredit’s methodology calculated the national average price per ounce of … Read more

New survey reveals America’s perfect fast food combo

New survey reveals America’s perfect fast food combo

A new survey has revealed America’s ideal fast food plate: a Burger King burger or Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, paired with McDonald’s fries and nuggets, washed down with a soda or Dairy Queen milkshake. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults took an a la carte look at their favorite items from fast food joints, aiming to … Read more

NYC chain’s fries trounced every national fast-food joint for ‘best value’ honor

NYC chain’s fries trounced every national fast-food joint for ‘best value’ honor

They cooked the competition.  Shake Shack fries aren’t just hot and tasty — they’re also the best bang for a fast-foodie’s buck, according to new data that dubs the eatery, born in New York City, king of the “best-value fries in America.” It’s quite the finger-licking (and affordable) accolade.  NYC’s very own Shake Shack is being lauded … Read more

Can you still eat at McDonald’s for less than $10? How to beat rising prices at 5 top fast-food chains

Can you still eat at McDonald’s for less than ? How to beat rising  prices at 5 top fast-food chains

Fast, no longer cheap, and out of control. Every American knows the cost of a quick burger and fries has skyrocketed in recent years — depending on where you live, your next Whopper could run you a whopping 38% percent more than it did in 2020, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Report. Sure, … Read more

Wendy’s enters the sizzling hot burger beef with McDonald’s and Burger King

Wendy’s enters the sizzling hot burger beef with McDonald’s and Burger King

Who’s got the meat to beat?  Cows, beware. Fast-food CEOs from McDonald’s, Burger King, and now Wendy’s are beefing over which restaurant boasts the best burger — and they’re all hungry for the No. 1 spot.  Pete Suerken, Wendy’s US president, is the latest head honcho to sink his teeth into the grub hubbub of 2026, devouring an … Read more

Exclusive | McDonald’s Big Arch and Burger King’s ‘new’ Whopper are battling for fast food greatness — but can either survive a Post taste test?

Exclusive | McDonald’s Big Arch and Burger King’s ‘new’ Whopper are battling  for fast food greatness — but can either survive a Post taste test?

They’ve got all-beef. With the cost of fast food soaring and competition for the shrinking consumer dollar heating up, drive-thru titans McDonald’s and Burger King are battling it out for the affections of the grab-and-go grub-loving American public. From the Golden Arches, the newest tasty tease is the Big Arch Burger, available nationwide as of … Read more

Burger King President hilariously trolls McDonald’s CEO’s viral taste test video in a battle of the burgers

Burger King President hilariously trolls McDonald’s CEO’s viral taste test video in a battle of the burgers

They’re beefing. Social media went wild after an Instagram video of McDonald’s CEO and Chairman, Chris Kempczinski, introducing the fast food chain’s newest Big Arch burger and taking the smallest nibble of it made its rounds. Despite claiming he “loves this product, it is so good,” people online were shocked that a person in Kempczinski’s … Read more

Burger King making ‘premium’ changes to Whopper for first time in a decade after customers complain

Burger King making ‘premium’ changes to Whopper for first time in a decade after customers complain

They’ll be getting it their way. Burger King is giving its signature Whopper a facelift for the first time in a decade, following complaints from its customers, the fast-food chain announced Thursday. The Whopper, which Burger King co-founder James McLamore founded in 1956, will include a “more premium, better tasting bun” and a box for … Read more