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BURGER KING® KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH BIG NEWS: NEW CHICKEN NUGGETS!

January 2, 2013

 

Six Limited-Time-Only Menu Items Also Now Available at Participating BURGER KING® Restaurants Nationwide

MIAMI – January 2, 2013 – Start your New Year off right with new, delicious menu offerings at BURGER KING® restaurants!  Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) today announced the rollout of the all new Chicken Nuggets and six additional limited-time menu items in restaurants nationwide.

Bite-sized and shareable, the new Chicken Nuggets are made with premium white meat and feature tender, juicy chicken on the inside and a crispy tempura-style batter on the outside.  Perfect for dipping into any variety of our six flavorful sauces – Honey Mustard, Ranch, Sweet and Sour, Buffalo, Barbecue or Zesty – BK® Chicken Nuggets are offered in your choice of four-piece, six-piece or 10-piece servings (Suggested retail price starts at $1, $1.99 and $2.69 respectively). Or better yet, enjoy our shareable 20-piece offering with friends and family at a special price – just $4.29 starting on January 7th!

 “As we move into 2013, we are focused on continuing to deliver best-in-class products to our guests, and thrilled to kick it all off with the new Chicken Nuggets at BK®!,” said Flavia Faugeres, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer, Burger King Worldwide. “With something for everyone, our new limited-time menu options give guests even more delicious reasons to visit BURGER KING® restaurants in the New Year.”

 In addition to the delicious menu mainstay of Chicken Nuggets, there also are six new limited-time-only menu offerings at BURGER KING® restaurants that include a line of great-tasting products freshly prepared for guests to enjoy:

  • Avocado Swiss WHOPPER® Sandwich ~ Loaded with flavor, the new Avocado Swiss WHOPPER® Sandwich is made with USDA-certified savory fire-grilled beef, topped with naturally smoked thick-cut bacon, melted Swiss cheese, a creamy avocado spread, freshly cut lettuce, ripe tomatoes and a zesty avocado aioli, all on a toasted sesame seed bun.  Also available as a WHOPPER JR.® Sandwich. (Suggested retail price starts at $4.49 and $2.19 respectively).
  • Cheesy Tots® ~ Back by popular demand, these crunchy bite-sized snacks are perfect at any time of the day – featuring a crispy outside, and a warm mixture of potatoes and gooey American cheese on the inside.  Available for a limited-time-only in eight-piece, 10-piece or 12-piece servings (Suggested retail price starts at $1.99).
  • Philly Original Chicken Sandwich ~ Now enjoy a BK® classic Original Chicken Sandwich topped with traditional Philly-style toppings including red and green bell peppers, seasoned grilled onions with two types of melted cheese, all served on a toasted sesame bun.  Available for a limited-time-only (Suggested retail price starts at $4.29). 
  • Italian Original Chicken Sandwich ~ A twist on the classic Original Chicken Sandwich, the Italian version contains a lightly-breaded chicken fillet topped with a thick slice of melted, natural mozzarella cheese, and sweet and tangy marinara sauce, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Available for a limited-time-only (Suggested retail price starts at $4.29). 
  • Molten Fudge Bites ~ Sink your teeth into these warm, bite-sized treats that feature a delicious fudge-brownie outside and molten chocolate filling on the inside.  Served hot and dusted with powdered sugar, these sweet snacks are available only for a limited time. (Suggested retail price starts at $1.69).
  • Molten Fudge Sundae ~ Ring in the New Year with a made-to-order sundae that comes complete with cool, creamy vanilla Soft Serve combined with Molten Fudge Bites - warm, bite-sized treats with a fudge-brownie outside and a rich molten chocolate filling on the inside.  Finished with rich chocolate fudge and a buttery caramel swirl, this dessert is available only for a limited time (Suggested retail price starts at $2.29).

These items are available for a limited-time-only at participating BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide, so be sure to start the year by stopping by a local BK® restaurant to sample the new menu items today. 

ABOUT BURGER KING WORLDWIDE
Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® (NYSE: BKW) is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, the BURGER KING® system operates in over 12,600 locations serving over 11 million guests daily in 86 countries and territories worldwide. Approximately 94 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 Burger King Worldwide, please visit the company's website at www.bk.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Kristen Hauser, Coyne PR                  305/378-7457              khauser@coynepr.com
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