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Why fast-food chicken is soaring

May 20, 2021
"The American consumer loves to try new things, especially if we’re already familiar with it."
An illuminated Burger King sign is seen on August 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.
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KFC debuts nonmeat wings, nuggets

Aug 27, 2019
KFC joins the meat-alternative craze with a veggie-based protein, as competitors are learning how to scale up their supply chains.
Customers line up to buy Kentucky Fried Chicken in Beijing, China.
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Burger King Mac 'n Cheetos are a thing

Jun 22, 2016
The cheesy arms race has only begun.
Burger King's new Mac 'n Cheetos.
Courtesy: Burger King

Burger King just added hot dogs to its menu

Feb 10, 2016
The "Whopper of Hot Dogs." Gross? Great?
The home of the Whopper will now be serving hot dogs as well.
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What's driving fast-food meal deals?

Jan 14, 2016
A "me, too" philosophy among fast food giants means many are offering combo meal deals.

Forget the Whopper. How about doughnuts and coffee?

Aug 25, 2014
What Burger King stands to gain from Tim Hortons.

Order a Whopper from your couch: Burger King expands delivery

Apr 24, 2013
Burger King franchises in Chicago, San Francisco and here in L.A. will start delivering Whoppers, et al.

For public good, not for profit.

Burger King moves to 'cage-free' eggs and pork

Apr 26, 2012
The fast-food giant will move away from tightly packed chickens and pigs within five years. Farmers and consumers will feel the impact.

Burger King to go public -- again

Apr 4, 2012
Burger King has been bought and sold several times in the last decade. Now its private investors plan to take it public again.

Wendy's set to take down Burger King as no. 2 in U.S.

Dec 21, 2011
Wendy's appears set to overtake Burger King as the 2nd most-loved burger chain in the U.S., behind McDonald's. What is the company doing so right?