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Your favorite Burger King menu items are available in a new $5 meal package.
Burger King Launches $5 Value Meal to Compete Amid Rising Living Costs and Decreased Takeaway Orders
People are choosing to cook their own meals instead of ordering takeaway from fast food joints, according to the ever-increasing prices of living. So, they've had to adjust and start running sales to bring in business, as per Dexerto.
As an example, there is Burger King. "Regardless of their plans, we are moving full speed ahead with our own plans to launch our own $5 value meal before McDonald's do — and run it for several months," Burger King's US and Canada President Tom Curtis declared in an internal document acquired by Bloomberg.
The new lunch package will include three sandwiches, nuggets, fries, and a drink as options for customers. Right now, you can get the bargain in the US.
In honor of its birthday, Burger King plans to host several sales events.
We don't know what's in the $5 lunch package McDonald's plans to release, but it will be available. Even though Burger King was faster in the race, the Big Mac establishment still had time to reconsider its strategy.
Burger King Announces Week of Deals and Promotions to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in May
In May, Burger King will be offering a plethora of deals, such as this new one, as well as:
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On Tuesday, May 28, spend $0.70 or more and get a free hamburger.
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On May 29, when you spend $0.70 or more, you can get a complimentary Croissan'wich to start your day.
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Get your thirst quenched on Thursday, May 30, with a free medium soft drink for $0.70 or more.
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On May 31, spend $0.70 or more and get a free cheeseburger.
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Join Burger King in celebrating their 70th anniversary on Saturday, June 1, with a free Birthday Pie Slice with any purchase of $0.70 or more.
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Enjoy a free Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich on Sunday, June 2nd, when you spend $0.70 or more.
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With a purchase of $0.70 or more on Monday, June 3, you may cap off the celebrations with a complimentary Whopper Jr.
Burger King has also introduced a birthday box with a new item in addition to all of this.
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