Burger King Plans Its Version Of Big Mac New Burger Is Designed To Steal Market Share From Mcdonald’s

In the mood for two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun?

Soon, you’ll get it your way at Burger King.

In a move designed to steal market share from arch competitor McDonald’s, the Miami-based fast-food company will launch its own version of McD’s flagship Big Mac sandwich this fall.

Tentatively named The Big King, the new BK sandwich, will be the company’s first new menu item since it launched the BK Broiler chicken sandwich in March 1990. The double-decker burger has been tested nationwide during two years under the name Double Supreme.

This offering is just the latest volley in the ever-escalating battle of the burgers.

According to analysts, McDonald’s is planning its own attack. The No.1 burger chain has a version of BK’s famous Whopper sandwich in testing. McDonald’s had expected to launch its Whopper wannabe this fall, but a company reorganization has put that plan on hold.

“Obviously, these guys are desperate to get business away from each other,” said Ron Paul, president of Chicago fast-food consulting firm Technomics. “Frankly, neither new burger is going to have a major effect on their business. And consumers are going to be very confused.”