Chili's took a shot at fast-food prices on social media and received a lot of love in return.X user @YellowFlashGuy posted a photo of a menu showing what appeared to be a Bacon King sandwich meal, including french fries and a drink, priced at $18.19 at one Burger King location.The sandwich alone was listed for $12.99."Why should I get this when I could just go to a restaurant?" @YellowFlashGuy captioned the image.
"The food would be close to this price, and better."RESEARCHERS CLAIM THEY'VE CREATED HEALTHIER BURGERS THAT TASTE AS GOOD AS A BIG MAC"This is what we've been saying!!!!" Chili's responded."Why do y'all let fast food play you like this? Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich 3 for Me with fries, BOTTOMLESS chips and salsa and UNLIMITED drink for $10.99, only at Chili's."The Bacon King is a sandwich offered by Burger King that includes two quarter-pound beef patties with bacon, American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise on a toasted sesame seed bun.Chili's sparked positive reactions on social media by taking aim at fast-food prices while promoting its own value meal deal.
(Callaghan O'Hare/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Most Burger King restaurants are locally owned and operated by franchise operators, according to the chain's website. Prices and participation vary by location, Burger King says.Fox News Digital reached out to Burger King for comment.Chili's response was viewed over 5 million times and gained a substantial number of positive reactions.STEAK 'N SHAKE MOCKS FIVE GUYS OVER BURGER PRICES AFTER VIRAL LIBERTY MEAL POST"OK, I'm going to Chili's after work," one user posted.
Chili's responded, "We can't wait!""I had the Big Crispy Chicken for lunch yesterday," another user commented."Great food, great service and outstanding value!""That's what we're all about!" Chili's replied.A majority of Americans reported that they would be eating out less frequently as restaurant prices have surged in recent years.
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