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Burger King Sales Rise 8.5% After Whopper Revamp

8/18/2026

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Burger King (U.S.) posted an 8.5% year-on-year sales increase in the April-June quarter, outpacing McDonald’s 2.5% growth.
Head chef Amy Alarcon, former Popeyes culinary-innovation VP, led the Whopper revamp that added a brioche bun, shape-keeping box and creamier mayonnaise.
Burger King announced plans to hire up to 60,000 U.S. workers after the revamp helped it regain the No. 2 spot among America’s biggest fast-food burger chains.

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Burger King (U.S.) posted an 8.5% year-on-year sales increase in the April-June quarter, outpacing McDonald’s 2.5% growth.
Head chef Amy Alarcon, former Popeyes culinary-innovation VP, led the Whopper revamp that added a brioche bun, shape-keeping box and creamier mayonnaise.
Burger King announced plans to hire up to 60,000 U.S. workers after the revamp helped it regain the No. 2 spot among America’s biggest fast-food burger chains.