Burger King fans, it's time to turn your burger fantasies into reality with the touch of artificial
intelligence! Now, get ready to compete for a grand prize of $1 million.
In its latest campaign, Burger King invites followers to unleash their creativity by designing
their dream burgers. The motivation is huge; the winner will walk away with a staggering $1
million prize.
This competition signifies Burger King handing over the reins to its fans, allowing them the
freedom to craft extraordinary Whopper combinations. Named the "Million Dollar Whopper
Contest," this inaugural event promises more than just a cash prize; the winner will also have
the chance to see their envisioned burger served in Burger King restaurants across the US.
Subsequently, a voting process will commence.
Burger King's AI-powered chef is ready to assist you. By inputting ingredient names,
participants can witness their masterpiece visualized. Participants can use up to eight
ingredients in their virtual Whoppers. With the current Whopper boasting over 200,000
possible combinations, the possibilities seem endless. Moreover, participants can even
incorporate ingredients not currently used by Burger King. However, there are some rules to
abide by; for instance, ingredients like peanuts and shellfish, which could trigger allergies,
are prohibited. Additionally, only edible materials are allowed.
In the initial stages, participants can choose between an Impossible Burger (a plant-based
patty) or a traditional burger. I opted for the Impossible Burger, thus crafting a plant-based
hamburger. The image below is an example of the burger I designed. While perhaps not
overly impressive, as someone striving to reduce meat consumption and limit fast food
intake, I'm not aiming for extravagance. Once the design is complete, simply downloading it
to your device suffices. Participation in the contest is optional but offers a fantastic
opportunity for those eager to experiment.
The AI chef evaluates your choices and provides feedback to complete your design. If the
result doesn't appeal to you, you can go back and make adjustments.
Customers will taste and vote on finalists' burgers to determine the winner. The competition
began yesterday and will continue until March 17, 2024. Three finalists will be invited to Burger
King's Miami Headquarters. The purpose of this invitation is to fine-tune their burgers before
a nationwide taste test. Following this, the voting process will commence. Fast food
enthusiasts will taste finalists' burgers and vote for their favorite design. Ultimately, the
design with the most votes will claim the $1 million prize.
Pat O'Toole, Burger King's marketing director, commented on the competition: "Burger King is
all about having it your way, and this contest is a true testament to that. More than 50% of
our guests customize their Whopper sandwiches, and now, the possibilities for these
customizations are endless. Whether your Whopper ends up on menus nationwide or not,
we're giving guests the opportunity to experience and share their creations using the power
of AI technology."
Now, it's time to unleash your creativity and savor the potential of your culinary imagination.
Who knows, your burger creation could earn you a million-dollar jackpot!