Armada Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Unfortunately, it would only be in Atlanta but would you try it, if McDonald's agreed? All in the name of world peace. Burger King has offered McDonald’s a golden opportunity to come together and make one burger to rule them all — in the name of world peace, of course. In full-page ads running Wednesday in The New York Timesand the Chicago Tribune – the hometown paper of the Illinois-based McDonald’s – the fast-food chain is proposing the “McWhopper,” a hybrid of each company’s signature Big Mac and Whopper burgers that will be sold for one day in one pop-up store in one city. That city, Burger King is proposing, would be Atlanta, a meeting point between both company’s headquarters. The marketing stunt would be held on Sept. 21, with proceeds benefiting the anti-conflict nonprofit Peace One Day. Burger King has also set up a website listing out its proposal, even suggesting a recipe for the new hybrid burger: it will contain six ingredients from the Big Mac (like cheese and special sauce) and six from the Whopper (like the flame-grilled patty and onions). McDonald’s responded on Facebook Wednesday morning: Dear Burger King, Inspiration for a good cause… great idea. We love the intention but think our two brands could do something bigger to make a difference. We commit to raise awareness worldwide, perhaps you’ll join us in a meaningful global effort? And every day, let’s acknowledge that between us there is simply a friendly business competition and certainly not the unequaled circumstances of the real pain and suffering of war. We’ll be in touch. -Steve, McDonald’s CEO P.S. A simple phone call will do next time. Such publicity could help provide needed positive news for both companies, each struggling to improve revenues in a new health-conscious, “fast-casual” dining environment. Burger King, owned by private equity group 3G Capital,temporarily lost its ranking as the world’s No. 2 burger chain to Wendy’s last year. Meanwhile, McDonald’s recently reported a 10% drop in quarterly sales, with new CEO Steve Easterbrook calling the results “disappointing”. http://fortune.com/2015/08/26/burger-king-mcdonalds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I'd try it once and probably regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hot dogs come in packages in 10. Buns in packages of 8. This is the work of the New World Order. Don't even get me started on the "McWhopper." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hot dogs come in packages in 10. Buns in packages of 8. This is the work of the New World Order. Don't even get me started on the "McWhopper." BanTSN would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 "McBigWhoop" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 CEO of McDonald's kinda came off as a McDick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 McDonalds rejected lolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 McObesity with a large diet Diabetus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 CEO of McDonald's kinda came off as a McDick. I got a bit of that vibe too, but at the same time, perhaps a good PR move by McD's, taking the higher road by proposing something more important than the lame pitch by BK, albeit in what sounds like a snotty tone. Who cares about a one-time fast-food hamburger (assuming that kind of grub appeals in the first place)? If it is good, it's not like they will continue to serve it, and if it is blah, then they both look silly. Just go to Carl's Jr. and get a Big Carl (a yummier/meatier version of the Big Mac). No special event needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 This sounds like something Plankton would do to get the recipe for the Krabby Patty. Nice try, Burger King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Contracting out their flavor to the largest chain in the world is genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Baconator laughs at all this nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 McDonalds rejected lolol Back in the day they also nixed combining their quarter pounder with Wendy's hot n juicy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Dumb publicity stunt by Burger King. A big business like McDonalds has no benefit in accepting such an odd proposal. I wonder why BK thought this was a good idea xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Back in the day they also nixed combining their quarter pounder with Wendy's hot n juicy. okay now that is infuriating. im drooling just thinking about it man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydews Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wendys is the best burger chain :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wendy's has the best burgers out of these fast food chains. I'll take A&W onion rings over anyone's fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Something tells me tasting a Burger King patty next to a McDonald's one would make you realize how bad McDonald's "meat" is. And that's not even saying much for Burger King either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Something tells me tasting a Burger King patty next to a McDonald's one would make you realize how bad McDonald's "meat" is. And that's not even saying much for Burger King either. I thought it would have been the other way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I thought it would have been the other way round. Maybe they're equally bad I dunno. I haven't tasted one and then the other. Depends what burger we're talking about though. The Angus ones aren't bad. Burger King resembles meat to me more than the meat they put in Big Mac's and Quarter pounders though. That meat just tastes like a salty slab of soy with a hint of meat flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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