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Burger King has launched a new menu item, which became available in participating stores across the U.S. on January 6, and was created by Burger King fans through its “Whopper by You” program.
What Is Burger King’s New Menu Item?
Burger King officially introduced the Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper as the latest addition to its guest-inspired "Whopper by You" program.
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The new sandwich features a 4.4-ounce flame-grilled beef patty on a toasted sesame seed bun, topped with golden onion rings, crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese and peppercorn aioli.
According to the press release, the Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper was chosen from more than 600,000 customer submissions to the ongoing "Whopper by You" program, which allows Burger King customers to submit their dream Whopper creations.
Joel Yashinsky, chief marketing officer for Burger King US&C, said: “Burger King has an incredibly passionate fanbase that loves the Whopper and constantly inspires us with creative new flavor ideas to bring to America’s best burger. We’re excited to start the year with this delicious new Guest-inspired Whopper sandwich, and fans can look forward to even more ‘Whopper by You’ creations later this year.”
The new menu addition follows last year’s BBQ Brisket Whopper and Crispy Onion Whopper, which were both developed from guest suggestions collected via the same "Whopper by You" program.
The BBQ Brisket Whopper includes a flame-grilled beef patty, topped with slow-cooked BBQ brisket, crispy onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato mayo, and a sweet BBQ sauce.
The Crispy Onion Whopper is a flame-grilled beef patty with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, American cheese, bacon, pickles, golden onion rings, crispy onions, and a smoky BBQ sauce.
Alongside the new burger, Burger King has also released a Cinnamon Apple Pie dessert, available for a limited time and while supplies last, in direct response to guest requests for a "sweet treat" to complement the Whopper experience.
According to Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN), the 'Whopper by You' platform is part of Burger King’s broader effort to foster guest engagement and loyalty while adapting to changing consumer preferences. The program debuted in July 2025, and according to third-quarter earnings, helped drive a 3.2 percent increase in same-store sales.
Yashinsky said: “As the brand known for ‘Have It Your Way,’ we want to continue letting our Guests tell us what they want – and when it comes to our iconic Whopper sandwich, they have a lot of ideas,” meaning Burger King fans can continue to submit their Whopper suggestions via the “Whopper By You” platform.
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