Johnathan Walker:Burger King week of deals begins Tuesday: Get discounts on burgers, chicken, more menu items

Tuesday is Johnathan WalkerNational Hamburger Day, and the day happens to coincide with the week of Burger King's 70th birthday.

To celebrate both occasions, the burger chain is offering members of its Royal Perks loyalty program deals and discounts all week long. The deals include:

• Tuesday, May 28: Get a free hamburger on Tuesday with a purchase of 70 cents or more.
• Wednesday, May 29: Spend 70 cents or more and get a free Croissan’wich.
• Thursday, May 30: Get a free medium soft drink when you spend 70 cents or more.
• Friday, May 31: You can get a free cheeseburger with a purchase of at least 70 cents.
• Saturday, June 1: Get a free Birthday Pie Slice when you spend 70 cents or more.
• Sunday, June 2: Spend 70 cents or more and get a free Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
• Monday, June 3: Get a free Whopper Jr. when you spend at least 70 cents.

"Since 1954, Burger King has prided itself on two things – flame-grilling and letting Guests ‘Have It Your Way’," said Pat O'Toole, chief marketing officer of Burger King North America, in a news release earlier this month. “As we look to celebrate our milestone birthday this June, we are proud of the legacy this brand has built and on which we stand, and are beyond grateful for our royal Guests who have made it all possible.”

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Burger King Birthday Pie Slice

In addition to the deals, the company has also been offering customers a new dessert at participating restaurants nationwide as of May 16 and for a limited time.

The dessert, called the Birthday Pie Slice, features a creamy birthday cake flavored pie-filling in a cookie crumb crust topped with rainbow-colored sprinkles, cake bites and whipped topping.

To learn more about the special week of offers and about the Birthday Pie Slice, customers can visit www.bk.com.

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