The BURGER KING® broilers have been ablaze with orders of smokey, slow-cooked BK™ Fire-Grilled Ribs since their debut on May 17. Today, Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced that more than 10 million ribs have been sold, making this mouthwatering menu offering a runaway summer hit.

            “Their popularity proves that guests are hungry for authentic ribs at a competitive price point.”
"We are proud to be the first national fast food hamburger restaurant to serve bone-in ribs and are pleased that they've been a big hit with our guests," said John Schaufelberger, senior vice president, global product marketing and innovation, Burger King Corp. "Their popularity proves that guests are hungry for authentic ribs at a competitive price point."

This sizzling new menu item is served with a side of barbecue dipping sauce and is available in three serving sizes, including as a three-piece add-on to a BK® Value Meal for $1.99. BK™ Fire-Grilled Ribs are also available for value-conscious customers in three- and six-piece serving sizes at a suggested retail price of $2.99 and $5.69 respectively. Alternatively, for those in the mood for a more indulgent serving, an eight-piece order is also available for a suggested retail price of $7.19.

Guests will need to hurry - these authentic, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs will be available at BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide for a limited time only.

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