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Wendy's overtakes Burger King as No. 2 U.S. burger chain
CNN ^ | Monday, March 19, 2012 | James O'Toole

Posted on 03/19/2012 8:27:26 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Wendy's is taking a bite out of Burger King in the fast food business.

Dave Thomas's restaurants became the No. 2-selling hamburger chain in the country last year, industry research firm Technomic said Monday, pushing Burger King back to the No. 3 spot. Burger King had been No. 2 spot since at least 1972, the earliest year for which Technomic has data.

Wendy's (WEN) U.S. sales totaled $8.5 billion last year, edging out Burger King and its $8.4 billion. Wendy's has roughly 5,900 locations in the U.S. compared with Burger King's 7,200.

McDonald's (MCD, Fortune 500), meanwhile, dwarfed both with over $34 billion in sales last year at its 14,098 U.S. locations. It's the largest restaurant chain in the country, followed by Subway, Starbucks (SBUX, Fortune 500), Wendy's and Burger King. (McDonald's phasing out tiny cages for pigs)

Five Guys Burgers and Fries ranked as the fastest-growing chain in the U.S. last year, Technomic said, followed by Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) and Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop.

(Excerpt) Read more at money.cnn.com ...


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KEYWORDS: burgerking; burgerwars; flotus; letsmove; mcdonalds; mobama; wendys
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To: PennsylvaniaMom

Red Robin and Ruby Tuesdays make a nice burger.
Very enjoyable.


61 posted on 03/19/2012 9:03:04 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: eyedigress
Don't be dissen BK! LOL


62 posted on 03/19/2012 9:05:51 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Don’t understand why anyone would ever eat ANY of those things - not a one of them resembles real food. Just cook your own, they will be so good, and in no way resemble what these folks are peddling.


63 posted on 03/19/2012 9:07:29 PM PDT by smalltownslick
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To: smalltownslick

See #52, you don’t even have to cook! (And it’s illegal in the U.S. Socialist States for restaurants to offer it. Ain’t that grand?)


64 posted on 03/19/2012 9:10:48 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Used to love McD’s quarter double pounder w/chesse.

Haven’t eaten there in years because their advertising seems aimed at a certain group that doesn’t include me.

I grill my own now for less $$$.


65 posted on 03/19/2012 9:11:24 PM PDT by SnuffaBolshevik (In a tornado, even turkeys can fly.)
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To: twister881
In-N-Out cannot be beat. To bad they're not on every corner like the others.
Darn good food. Double Double!
66 posted on 03/19/2012 9:11:26 PM PDT by MaxMax
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To: mylife

Maybe BK should have started a Pizza Burger.


67 posted on 03/19/2012 9:12:55 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)/?)
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To: voteNRA

Very enjoyable for a fast food chain.
Just the fact that they have a decent bun puts them over the top.
I hate those mushy white bread POS buns

Give me a kaiser roll please


68 posted on 03/19/2012 9:14:59 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: MinorityRepublican
I sure wish McDonalds would bring back the McD.L.T. That was a GREAT burger! I have to say In N Out is my favorite fast food burger. BK sucks. Quarter Pounder with cheese is pretty good. Wendy's, meh. Sonic and Whataburger are decent as I can order them with jalapeno’s on ‘em. Plus Sonic’s has tater tots, which I LOVE!!!!
69 posted on 03/19/2012 9:17:22 PM PDT by An American in Turkiye
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To: eyedigress

Ive been known to make a thing like that
Its sloppy and gooey LOL

I prefer the stromboli.


70 posted on 03/19/2012 9:17:31 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: PetroniusMaximus

“Their burgers are mushy slop heated in a microwave.”

They used to be grilled. Remember those days?”

They are but the dirty little secret is that they are wrapped and stored in queue and microwaved before sale. Turns them into mushy slop.


71 posted on 03/19/2012 9:20:38 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (Liberalism: Carrying adolescent values and behavior into adult life.)
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To: MaxMax

Try it “Animal Style.” Better yet, google “In N Out secret Menu” for things to order next time you go.....


72 posted on 03/19/2012 9:21:51 PM PDT by An American in Turkiye
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To: twister881

Just had a protein/animal style double-double with well done fries and a Coke. Yum!


73 posted on 03/19/2012 9:23:41 PM PDT by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political party's in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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To: An American in Turkiye

If I was in Turkey I would be at the Shawarma shop every day.


74 posted on 03/19/2012 9:24:26 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife

Indeed they are, as is frozen custard.


75 posted on 03/19/2012 9:25:30 PM PDT by Altariel ("Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!")
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To: Revolting cat!

The creepy king scared customers off.


76 posted on 03/19/2012 9:27:07 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Barack Obama continued to sponsor Jeremiah Wright after he said "G.D. AMERIKKA!"Where's the outrage?)
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To: Altariel

Culvers makes the custard fresh.

Yummy!


77 posted on 03/19/2012 9:27:27 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: rockinqsranch

Just picked u at random Rockin”...
DON’T YOU FOLKS EVER QUESTION WHY You are eating this crud?

Sorry for the all CAPS! Thought it was the shift key!

Please don’t eat this crap!


78 posted on 03/19/2012 9:27:57 PM PDT by acapesket
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To: mylife

Not impressed with Carl Jr.’s


79 posted on 03/19/2012 9:27:57 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: Altariel

Culvers fries are weak though.
They are limp, need twice fried.


80 posted on 03/19/2012 9:28:44 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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