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34. But that's just it, they're a national chain.

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 08:02 PM

Apr 2019

They're not primarily looking to rollout menu items only in select regions. They're primarily looking to see if somethin can be rolled out nationwide.

That's why they test market mostly in places like St. Louis, Phoenix, and Columbus.

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I have my doubts about this selling at all... [View all] Archae Apr 2019 OP

the rest of their dreadful consumables sell ok, why not? nt msongs Apr 2019 #1

A&W has a "Beyond Meat Burger" that is plant-based True Dough Apr 2019 #2

A&W also have a new plant based sausage too. applegrove Apr 2019 #29

That's right. I've just noticed those ads over the past week or so True Dough Apr 2019 #38

I'll have to give them a try! Maru Kitteh Apr 2019 #44

I'm not sure the St. Louis area is the best test market for that. smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #3

Those of who do not love our meat MuseRider Apr 2019 #16

Bare Burger has them both and you can really hook it up with toppings. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #28

that idea would skew the test toward a false positive Kurt V. Apr 2019 #19

if there's one thing the fast food chains know how to do well, it's test market their food. unblock Apr 2019 #22

I just thought there would be a much higher percentage of vegetarians on the smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #30

But that's just it, they're a national chain. unblock Apr 2019 #34

Nope customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #42

This isn't the usual veggie burger though. I've seen a couple of reported "spots" on it... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #4

Interesting. I would be interested in trying it even though I am not a vegetarian. Quixote1818 Apr 2019 #9

Here's the thing though... Zoonart Apr 2019 #11

But a lot of meat-eaters trying to cut down on red meat, will... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #13

You have a great point. Zoonart Apr 2019 #14

Over the years MuseRider Apr 2019 #18

Been a vehetarian for 45vyears and I hate to break the news Zoonart Apr 2019 #5

This is really different. See my post above... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #6

Yes, they have it at most Burger Kings. I am not a vegetarian but I really like it and order it Quixote1818 Apr 2019 #8

Their standard veggie burger is pretty good.. I am rying to increase my plant based food consumption CentralMass Apr 2019 #37

I think it's a great idea and have to say the Beyond Burger is pretty damn good. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #7

The "Impossible" Comes From The Pattie Maker ProfessorGAC Apr 2019 #10

I believe the 'blood' is beets. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #31

Heard A Chef Today On TV ProfessorGAC Apr 2019 #35

Thank you I will !!! nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #36

Should Have Said Heem, Not Been ProfessorGAC Apr 2019 #39

McDonalds tried that and it was a big flop. I think they doc03 Apr 2019 #12

that was quite a while ago, and it wasn't vegetarian anyway. unblock Apr 2019 #24

It was like eating cardboard. nt doc03 Apr 2019 #41

I would love to go vegetarian if I could still get the taste of meat lunatica Apr 2019 #15

MLB, well, the Mets, now have their first vegan burger vendor. blm Apr 2019 #17

This is GREAT TO HEAR !! I'm even more exited to go to Citifield. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #33

I know what would hook me, but it probably wouldn't play west of Karachi DFW Apr 2019 #20

BK has had veggie burgers for years, just not the Impossible Burger Celerity Apr 2019 #21

I'm not familiar with the product customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #43

cooked Celerity Apr 2019 #45

Meh...I don't eat fast food... Wounded Bear Apr 2019 #23

I had one of those burgers at another chain- dawg day Apr 2019 #25

There is also the beyond burger and they both have pros and cons. Even if it sucks...... UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #27

Funny I said the exact opposite today when I read this. Vegan and Vegetarian is becoming more and UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #26

I've had Impossible burgers before. Kablooie Apr 2019 #32

We get an organic chipotle... 3catwoman3 Apr 2019 #40