Burger King is in the news as food chains experiment with AI and tech, while rivals hype up menus. BK, founded 1953 as Insta-Burger King, HQ in Florida.
McDonald’s has reported a quarter of solid global same-store growth, with US sales up around 3.8–3.9% while overall revenue hits about $6.5–$6.6 billion. Management says consumer spending is under pressure from inflation and higher gas prices, weighing on lower-income customers even as higher-income customers show resilient spending.