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Burger King Rolls Out Its Latest Whopper Creation Burger King Rolls Out Its Latest Whopper Creation
Burger King Rolls Out Its Latest Whopper Creation Burger King fans craving something new have a reason to celebrate this week. The fast-food chain has just rolled out the newest addition to its lineup, inviting customers nationwide to try a burger inspired by guest ideas.  The move follows the launch of the “Whopper by You” platform, which lets fans submit their own Whopper concepts for a chance to see them on the menu. Burger King is betting that a mix of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors will hit the spot for those looking for something different. This latest creation is the second burger to debut through the program, after the B…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Burger King Offering Free Whoppers This Week Burger King Offering Free Whoppers This Week
Burger King Offering Free Whoppers This Week Burger King fans have a new reason to celebrate. The fast-food giant is giving away free Whopper burgers every day through Monday, Aug. 11, as part of a special anniversary promotion with Walmart+. The deal, which began on Tuesday, Aug. 5, marks one year since Burger King’s partnership with Walmart+.  To qualify, customers must be members of both Walmart+ and Burger King’s Royal Perks rewards program, and link their accounts.  Each day, with any $1 purchase, members can redeem one free original Whopper at participating locations.  The offer excludes the new BBQ Brisket Who…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Burger King Unveils New Whopper Burger King Unveils New Whopper
Burger King Unveils New Whopper Burger King is letting customers help shape its menu, starting with a smoky new twist on its signature sandwich. The fast-food chain has just rolled out the BBQ Brisket Whopper, the first release under its new “Whopper by You” platform, which invites customers to submit ideas for future Whopper creations.  The new burger features slow-cooked BBQ brisket, crispy onions, American cheese, and a sweet golden BBQ sauce on a flame-grilled beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. It’s available in both regular and Whopper Jr. sizes. The “Whopper by You” program marks Burger King’s pu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows
Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows The return of the McDonald's Snack Wrap has spiced things up for the chain after it suffered a sharp sales decline as Americans cut back on restaurant spending. The snack wrap returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. On that day, McDonald's saw a 15% jump in foot traffic compared to an average day in 2025, and an 11.4% jump compared to a typical Thursday, according to Placer.ai. The surge continued into the weekend, with a 22.3% traffic rise on Friday, July 11, compared to an average 2025 day. "After nine years of pent-up demand, fans showed up in full force to celebrate the re…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize Sandwich Chain Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize Sandwich Chain
Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize Sandwich Chain The nation's largest fast-food chain has picked a former Burger King executive as its new CEO. Jonathan Fitzpatrick will become Subway's chief executive on Monday, July 28, the sandwich company announced in a news release on Monday, July 21. He'll take the role left by John Chidsey, who retired in late 2024 after leading Subway through a $9.6 billion sale to Roark Capital and overseeing several years of steep US restaurant closings. Fitzpatrick was most recently the CEO and president of Driven Brands, an automotive services provider also owned by Roark. "I'm honored to lead this …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know One summer after Kendrick Lamar and Drake's intense rap feud, a new "wrap" battle has emerged. The McDonald's Snack Wrap has officially returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. Fans have been eagerly waiting for its comeback after it was removed from many domestic restaurants in 2016. The wrap, which puts chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, and sauce inside a soft flour tortilla, first debuted in 2006, according to Food Network. Several versions were introduced over the years before it was discontinued. While some locations kept the McDonald's Snack Wrap on the menu, it finally disappeared …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back After years of impatiently waiting, McDonald's fans will finally be able to eat the chain's beloved snack wraps once again. McDonald's will officially bring its snack wrap back to US menus on Thursday, July 10. The company announced the highly anticipated return in a news release on Tuesday, June 3. The Chicago-based chain's announcement was an homage to NBA legend Michael Jordan's famous 1995 fax announcing his return to basketball: "CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) – The following statement was released today by Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, in response to questions about th…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up
Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up McDonald's is falling behind in the snack wrap race to a company known for cooking up very popular chicken. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the launch of its new chicken snack wraps on Monday, June 2. The $3.99 wraps will come with Popeyes' hand-breaded chicken tenders in either a classic, spicy, or honey mustard spread. The limited-time wrap also includes lettuce, shredded cheese, and crunchy pickles. The snack is wrapped in a tortilla inspired by the fast-food chain's famous biscuits. The move puts Popeyes in direct competition with Burger King and Wendy's, which added snack wra…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Try Walmart+ Free For 30 Days During Walmart+ Week Try Walmart+ Free For 30 Days During Walmart+ Week
Try Walmart+ Free For 30 Days During Walmart+ Week Walmart+ Week is back for its third year and runs through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 4—but the perks are reserved for members only. The good news? New users can sign up for a 30-day free trial and still access most of the limited-time special offers. During Walmart+ Week, members can take advantage of 50¢ off per gallon at participating Exxon and Mobil stations, plus free Express Delivery on one order. Some of Walmart+ Week extras, however, are only available to paid subscribers (not free-trial members). These include: Up to two free sandwiches daily from Burger King with a $1 purchase Si…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Police & Fire
Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says
Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says A worker at a Burger King in Chester County has been arrested for sexually assaulting a younger co-worker while "grooming" another for abuse, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.  Anthony Burns, 37, of Spring City, had unlawful sexual contact with two minors under the age of 16, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. Burns has been charged with Statutory Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Unlawful Contact with Minors, and other related charges, the DA said. The defendant allegedly used his status as an employee of the Burger King in …

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by Jon Craig