Burger King and McDonald's Introduce New Summer Menus in the UK
Burger King has launched a new summer menu featuring its Gourmet Kings Bacon Caesar collection. This includes the Bacon Caesar Angus and the Bacon Caesar Crispy Chicken burgers, both priced from £8.19. The burgers come with fresh rocket, crispy onions, oak smoked cheddar, bacon, and garlic Caesar mayo, served on a toasted brioche bun. Additionally, Caesar Loaded Fries, available from £4.79, are topped with bacon pieces and Caesar mayo. New drink options include a Blue Raspberry Frozen Fanta starting at £3.49. These items are available at participating Burger King outlets and via Deliveroo with a promotion of free Caesar Loaded Fries for orders over £25 until June 3.
Simultaneously, McDonald's has introduced the "Hat Trick" burger, featuring three beef patties, two slices of cheese, grilled onions, mustard, and ketchup in a sesame seed bun. Additionally, summer menu revitalizations include the return of the Chicken Sharebox, Mozzarella Bites, Skittles McFlurry, and Galaxy Caramel McFlurry. Prices for these items start at £2.19. McDonald's is also trialing new Happy Meal items, including Fish Bites and Flavoured Milk, in select stores across the North West of England and the Republic of Ireland, with potential for a nationwide rollout. The new items will be available from 11 am.
These menu changes come amid findings from a Consumer Reports study highlighting that Burger King’s Whopper with Cheese contains notable levels of phthalates, potentially harmful chemicals used in food packaging.