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Sonic Joins Burger King in Adding Beer to Menu

Because really 'having it your way' might mean a beer or two

By Sarah Whitmire, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 2, 2011 10:41 AM CDT

(Newser) – Sometimes the soft drink that comes with your burger just doesn’t cut it, or at least that’s what chains such as Sonic and Burger King are hoping. Two Sonic stores in Florida will soon be selling beer and wine, part of what could be the start of a new trend in the fast-food industry, reports USA Today. Three Burger King "Whopper bars" in the US already sell alcohol, as do a handful of Starbucks locations.

"You don't want someone downing a quick beer, then getting into their cars and driving off," says a Boston University expert. "It's a delicate balance of risk and reward." The director of an alcohol industry watchdog puts it more bluntly: "Fast food plus fast alcohol equals fast drunks." (Click to read about another unlikely place to open a bar.)

In this undated photo provided by Burger King, the Whopper Bar is shown in Miami Beach. (AP Photo/Burger King, Morphoto Inc, Paul Morris)

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JBecket1

Aug 12, 2011 12:41 PM CDT

That's crazy, I never thought that fast food restaurants would sell alcohol! Burger King is a great company, but like many nationwide businesses it can have some weak spots. I was surfing the internet and I found this site where people can vent about poor customer service or products they received... it can get really funny. I would recommend you to check it out here: http://ventme.com/companies/view/116

Marenelli

Jul 4, 2011 10:21 AM CDT

Pathetic. What's next, Taco Bell selling shots of tequila? What a joke this country has becoming.

Ultraworld

Jul 3, 2011 1:39 AM CDT

We used to have drive through bars here in Florida. They were outlawed for a good reason.

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