Burger King overtakes Wendy's as No. 2 U.S. burger chain amid Wendy's sales decline

Burger King has reclaimed its position as the second-largest U.S. burger chain, surpassing Wendy's after six years, driven by an 8.5% jump in same-store sales in Q2. Wendy's reported a 7% decline in the same metric, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of sales contraction. Burger King's turnaround includes restaurant remodels, increased marketing, and a focus on improving its signature Whopper, while Wendy's faces challenges with weakened competitive edge and leadership changes. McDonald's remains the dominant market leader with about 48% share, while Wendy's and Burger King hold roughly 11.4% and 10% respectively.