Initial Guidelines

Listen, we know you’ve probably got a lot of big ideas for the next Whopper. While we’re super eager to see what you’re cooking up, we think it’d be best we provide some guidelines. First, your Whopper entry will consist of a list of toppings you will be asked to enter. Sesame seed bun and patty selection are default elements of your Whopper Idea that can’t be removed, nor do they count as part of your entry. So, that means it doesn’t matter if you pick an Impossible^TM patty or beef patty and you won’t be able to make a candy sprinkle bun (that does sound pretty good, though).  

Now, we’re sure the toppings you want to add are going to be great. But, we want to make sure you keep a couple things in mind about toppings including:  

• Toppings must be edible food items. (duh!)
• Toppings must be written in English.
• Toppings can’t exceed more than 25 characters. Toppings cannot be a “prohibited allergen” defined as Peanuts and crustacean shellfish.

• Examples of peanuts include, but are not limited to things like actual peanuts & peanut butter.
• Examples of crustacean shellfish include things like shrimp, crab, lobster, and crayfish.  

• The order of the toppings is not relevant to judging of a Whopper idea.
• Toppings do not have to be a single ingredient, but rather can be a mixture of ingredients which is typically treated as a single item. For example, salsa, marinara sauce, and pesto all include multiple ingredients but are treated and available for sale as a single food item.
• Include specifics. If the Topping comes in different varieties and/or flavors, the variety should be listed. For example, blue cheese, granny smith apple, red onion.  
• If the intent is to use a Topping more than once, such like as two slices of American cheese, Entrant you should list “American cheese” two times to reflect two (2) separate Toppings. We’ll let you use branded Toppings, but keep in mind that Burger King might have to obtain a license, so we reserve the right to substitute such Topping with a generic version for use in the Limited Time Offer Whopper® sandwiches.
• Keep in mind Toppings will be subject to a feasibility score that considers the practicality of using the Topping on a hamburger prepared at a Burger King restaurant. So, consider the availability, the cost of the Topping, and whether it’s something our Burger King restaurants can easily store, prepare and use on a Whopper sandwich.  

These are just a few of the guidelines, so please see Contest Rules for full details and additional guidelines on Toppings.

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Toppings FAQ

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1. Why isn’t it letting me add a topping?

If you are experiencing issues while adding your toppings, please note that each Topping submitted is reviewed by the Million Dollar Whopper AI Tool (“AI Tool”), which recognizes millions of edible items. However, due to system limitations, some Toppings that meet the requirements of the Rules will not be recognized by the AI Tool. If a Topping is “not recognized” Entrant can try submitting a Topping that closely approximates the intended taste and texture of the unrecognized Topping. Also

1. Make sure you are connected to the internet.

2. Make sure you are not using peanut and crustaceous shellfish allergens.

3. Make sure you are inputting an edible food topping.

4. Check your spelling and avoid special characters like “&”

5. Allow the site to check your topping before trying to input the next one.

If it’s still not working reach out to our guest care team and let us know what toppings you’re not getting through.

2. Can I add toppings or modify the bun?

Our sesame seed buns are as special as our burgers, so we decided that we wanted to keep those the same. I mean, they are delivered directly from bakeries & we toast them to order – so why change it if it’s not broken.