Burger King
Burger King is the flame-grilled challenger with the Whopper, roughly 19,000 restaurants and a long history of value promotions.
- Brand
- Restaurant Brands International
- Category
- Fast Food Chains
- Released
- 1954
- Price
- $10
- VersusAnything Score
- 67/100
Key features
- Flame-grilled Whopper
- Strong value menu
- Impossible Whopper plant-based burger
Best for burger fans who prefer flame-grilled taste and bigger sandwiches.
Burger King specifications
| Founded | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Locations worldwide (approx.) | 19,000 |
| Countries (approx.) | 120 |
| Signature item | Whopper |
| Breakfast menu | Yes (Croissan'wich) |
| Plant-based option | Yes (Impossible Whopper) |
| Typical combo price (US, approx.) | $10 |
| Drive-thru | Yes, at most locations |
| Parent company | Restaurant Brands International |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every fast food chain in our database using the fast food chains weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Flame-grilled Whopper
- Strong value menu
- Impossible Whopper plant-based burger
- Strong overall score (67/100 within fast food chains)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Burger King against
Alternatives to Burger King
- McDonald's 77/100
- Wendy's 40/100
- KFC 60/100
- Subway 50/100
- Chick-fil-A 7/100
Sources
- Burger King: Restaurant Brands International official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.