I ordered the same burger meal at McDonald's and Chili's, and the latter served up better value

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I ordered similar burger combos at McDonald's and Chili's, but I got more food at the sit-down chain restaurant.

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I tried Chili's new Big Smasher burger and thought it was far superior to a Big Mac

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I tried Chili's first new burger in three years, the Big Smasher. I'd come back for it again.

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Chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants in the latest bout of the value wars

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Photo illustration of Mcdonald's and Chili's burgers.
Fast-food prices are climbing, and chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants with meal deals in a bid to win the value wars.

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I visited a McDonald's test kitchen to try its biggest menu overhaul in a decade. The burger patties are a big improvement, but the new Big Mac is too sweet.

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Two Big Mac burgers side by side. On the left is the new version, on the right is the old version.
The new and the old Big Mac burgers.

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We compared Burger King restaurants in the UK and the US. We noticed a few key differences but still see why it's an international hit.

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Business Insider reporters located in the UK and the US compared popular Burger King menu items, restaurant designs, and the overall experience.

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McDonald's is bringing back its Double Big Mac to US restaurants — here's when you can get it

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McDonald's Double Big Mac burger on a white background; the McDonald's logo on a large sign

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We compared the new and improved Big Mac against McDonald's promises. It was a big letdown.

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Big Mac from McDonald's
A better Big Mac?

Gloria Dawson

I went to Wendy's for the 1st time. I thought it was bizarre that it sold baked potatoes, and I'm still not sure what a Frosty is.

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A pile of food from Wendy's including Frostys, nuggets, loaded fries, and burgers; A photo of Grace Dean eating a Frosty
I tried a chicken sandwich, a veggie burger, a baked potato, cheesy fries, nuggets, and a Frosty.

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