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Burger King Overtakes Wendy’s, Posts 8.5% Sales Rise

8/10/2026

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  • Tom Curtis, president of Burger King USA, overtook Wendy’s to become the second-largest burger chain.
  • Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% in Q2, contrasting with Wendy’s 7% decline in its sixth straight contraction.
  • Bob Wright, former Potbelly CEO, became Wendy’s permanent chief executive in May and will focus on menu value, marketing and growth.