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La Whopper reavivó la guerra de las hamburguesas y parece estar ganando: así lo hizo
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 5 percent rise in US store sales last quarter.
5 percent rise in US store sales last quarter. This boost has allowed the chain to surpass McDonald's by the largest margin in over a decade. The sales increase is attributed to a new Whopper, which has helped Burger King gain ground in the burger market.
As a result, the chain has become the second-largest burger chain in the US, behind McDonald's. Further details about Burger King's sales and market performance are available from the source, including comments from executives and information about the company's portfolio.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Burger King has seen a significant increase in sales, with an 8.5 percent rise in US store sales last quarter. This boost has allowed the chain to surpass McDonald's by the largest margin in over a…
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