My previous post on Burger King’s “generous” offer to give customers a Whopper without a bun for the same price as a Whopper with a bun reminded me of an even better story about BK. In the days before the Veggie Whopper, at a time when I subscribed to Vegetarian Times, I recall that BK told vegetarian inquirers that a vegetarian Whopper was available–a Whopper with the normal bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayo, but without the burger patty. Burger King “generously” offered this vegetarian version of the Whopper for exactly the same price as a regular Whopper.
BTW, the best deal in vegetarian fast food is by far and away Taco Bell’s Bean Burrito[edit: I have yet to try the new “Cheesy Bean ‘n Rice Burrito]–order it without the cheese if you are vegan or are watching your weight, or just don’t like icky Taco Bell cheese. It’s only 79 cents and quite tasty (I have visions of Tyler, who is of course an expert on local ethnic dining, cringing as he reads this).
UPDATE: I’ve been reminded to mention the short-lived left-handed Whopper. And here is evidence that as of 2001, it was possible to get charged more for a Whopper meal sans meat than for a regular Whopper meal.
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