Burger King appears to be overshadowed by viral McDonald’s taste test
After McDonald’s CEO Christopher Kempczinski’s Big Arch taste test went viral, other fast food bosses decided to get in on the fun.
Burger King is bringing back a special menu for the first time in 15 years.
The fast food chain announced on May 26 that Crown Nuggets will be back “following years of requests from our guests to reintroduce the popular crown-shaped dipable snack.” Nugget was last sold in 2011, It will be on sale at restaurants nationwide from June 2nd.
“We’ve been committed to creating great experiences for the whole family and listening to our guests, and the return of the Crown Nugget allows us to do both,” Joel Jasinski, chief marketing officer for Burger King U.S. and Canada, said in a statement.
Here’s what you need to know about the return of Burger King’s Crown Nuggets.
How much will BK’s Crown Nugget cost?
Burger King’s Crown Nuggets are available for $3.99 in a King Jr. meal that also includes a side and a drink. Additionally, customers can get the nuggets in packs of eight.
Burger King offers Crayola-themed King Jr. Meals
In addition to the nuggets, Burger King partnered with Crayola to offer King Jr. Meals, which include a co-branded four-pack of Crayola crayons, a colorable crown and a to-go bag. The meal will be available at stores nationwide starting June 9, according to a news release.
“Crayola has always been focused on creating fun for the whole family, making this partnership with Burger King a natural fit,” Anna Roca, head of global partnerships at Crayola, said in a news release.
Burger King upgraded to the Whopper earlier this year.
Burger King has upgraded its flagship Whopper sandwich after President Tom Curtis asked customers to call or text them with feedback about their experience at the fast-food chain.
Some of those comments led to changes to the Whopper, the first adjustments in nearly a decade, Burger King said in a news release. The Whopper now features a “more premium, better-tasting bun,” and will be “boxed and delivered to guests straight from the kitchen,” the company announced in February.
The sandwich continues to come with lettuce, pickles, onions and tomatoes, and is flavored with what the company calls a “tastier mayonnaise.” According to Burger King, what is the goal? “From the bun to the toppings to the packaging, we deliver an even higher quality experience with perfect taste every time.”
Contributor: Mike Snider, USA TODAY
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