Wendy's burns Burger King claiming only it offers ‘edible’ food in Twitter clash
US fast food chain Wendy’s clashed with Burger King after the BBQ brand attempted some one-upmanship on social media.
A marketing tweet offering its "4 for $4" meal from Wendy’s sparked a Burger King reaction claiming it’s promotion gives “5 for $4”.
The 4 for $4 Meal: a trayful of mouth-filling glory. pic.twitter.com/JjDOFZVXuP
— Wendy's (@Wendys) January 20, 2016
5 for $4, because 5 is better than 4. pic.twitter.com/BZe8JFbKjm — Burger King (@BurgerKing) January 21, 2016The competitors clashed with Wendy’s choosing to put the matter to rest in a tweet spotted by Mashable.
— Brittany Guernsey (@bguerns13) January 22, 2016
Social media users gathered around as if they were viewing a playground scuffle.
.@Wendys pic.twitter.com/eSqrItLFEI — Avalanche (@AvalancheTwitch) January 23, 2016.@Wendys pic.twitter.com/3kME2tOuia — PapeяWash© (@PaperWash) January 23, 2016@PaperWash @Wendys pic.twitter.com/FHUBbE3ZlH — SharkChaos (@foodfacenow) January 23, 2016
.@Wendys you won't @ @BurgerKing tho pic.twitter.com/gGqjWoECuv
— mnmtwinz (@mnmtwinz) January 23, 2016