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Burger King steals market share from McDonald's

Burger King tiene ahora mejores puntuaciones que McDonald's en múltiples frentes, incluidos el sabor, la calidad y la precisión en los pedidos. Leer

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Burger King steals market share from McDonald's

Burger King has surpassed McDonald's in multiple areas, including taste, quality, and order accuracy. According to data from Technomic, McDonald's has maintained around half of the hamburger market in the US over the past two decades, despite the rise of new competitors. In contrast, Burger King's comparable sales in the US grew 8.5% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 0.8% for McDonald's.

Burger King has invested around $2 billion in its US business over the past four years, renovating over half of its restaurants and improving its menu. Meanwhile, McDonald's has faced challenges, including raising prices faster than its competitors, which has impacted customer traffic.

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