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Burger King® Kick-starts Spring With the Return of Melts and New Spicy Chicken Fries

Melts are returning to Burger King® menus at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time in three delicious flavors, along with a fiery new take on the brand’s signature Chicken Fries

original Burger King® kick-starts spring with the return of Melts. BK.com. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Burger King® kick-starts spring with the return of Melts. BK.com. (Graphic: Business Wire)

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starting March 6, Burger King Guests can enjoy the return of Melts* – the crave-worthy and melty handheld toasted sandwiches that were first introduced in 2022 – and a new, flaming-hot version of its iconic Chicken Fries. Melts and Spicy Chicken Fries are both launching at BK® just in time for spring, and available at participating restaurants nationwide from March 6 through May 14.

The cheesy, melty, one-handed fan-favorite Melts are back in three varieties, giving Guests even more opportunities to have it their way, and include:

  • Classic Melt: Features two slices of toasted bread, layered with two flame-grilled Whopper® Jr. patties, melty American cheese, caramelized onions and Stacker Sauce.
  • Spicy Melt: Features two slices of toasted bread, layered with two Whopper® Jr. patties, topped with melty American cheese, jalapeños, caramelized onions and a creamy, spicy sauce.
  • Bacon Melt: Features two slices of toasted bread, layered with two Whopper® Jr. patties, melty American cheese, crispy bacon, caramelized onions and Stacker Sauce.

In addition, starting March 9, BK Royal Perks members can continue getting exclusive benefits they can’t find anywhere else. To celebrate the launch of Melts, loyalty members can enter the “Royal Meltness”** sweepstakes via the BK app and bk.com to win instant prizes worth more than $200K, a chance to win a grand prize, and access a special line-up of Melt meals.

In addition to bringing Melts back to menus across the country, Burger King will also be launching Spicy Chicken Fries! Seasoned to perfection with a blend of spices that are sure to pack a punch, Spicy Chicken Fries are the latest innovation for the product lineup following past iterations of the product, including Buffalo Chicken Fries, Pretzel Chicken Fries, Jalapeno Chicken Fries, and more.

*Melts are made with 2 Whopper® Jr. patties. Each patty 2 oz. Total pre-cooked weight ¼ lb.

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to Burger King® Royal Perks members who are legal residents of the 50 U.S. (D.C.), except AK & HI, 18 + (19+ AL/NE). Starts 03/09/23, ends 3/23/23. See Official Rules for entry requirements, how to earn bonus entries in app/online or by mail, odds and prize details. Void where prohibited.

About BURGER KING®

Founded in 1954, the Burger King® brand is a global fast-food hamburger chain known for food quality and value as the only place guests can get the iconic flame-grilled Whopper® sandwich. The Burger King system operates more than 18,700 locations in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. Almost 100 percent of Burger King restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. To learn more about the Burger King brand, please visit the Burger King brand website at www.bk.com or newsroom at news.bk.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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