Burger King's U.S. sales surge and market position

Burger King achieved significant same-store sales growth of 8.5% in the second quarter, driven by menu upgrades including a redesigned Whopper, which helped Restaurant Brands International beat earnings expectations. The strong performance also elevated Burger King to the nation's second-largest burger chain by system-wide sales, surpassing Wendy's.

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