T-Rex Burger Challenge: Reviving a Giant Fast Food Item

Wendy’s has resurrected its infamous T-Rex burger, a colossal fast-food item boasting nine patties and packing 3,000 calories. This burger is now available in Edmond, Oklahoma, and costs $29.99.

The Challenge

A franchise in Edmond offers a T-Rex burger challenge for those daring enough to try it. Participants who finish this nine-patty cheeseburger with all its fixings within nine minutes receive a T-shirt and a special prize. The burger costs about $30, as noted on a sign posted on Reddit.

The invitation reads, “Think you can take down the T-Rex? Prove it.”

Opinions on Reddit are mixed, ranging from skepticism and concern about health impacts to interest and enthusiasm for the challenge.

Health Concerns

Lauren Manaker, a dietitian in South Carolina, explained that such novelty items focus more on the experience than on everyday nutrition. She warned about the high-calorie count, sodium, and saturated fats that could leave diners feeling uncomfortable. Manaker advised sharing the burger, eating it slowly, and balancing the rest of the day with healthier foods like water, fruits, and vegetables.

The Prize

An employee at the Edmond location revealed the challenge’s special prize includes a voucher for a free meal. Participants don’t need to finish the accompanying fries and drink.

History of the T-Rex Burger

Originally appearing in a Sports Illustrated issue as a joke in the mid-2000s, the T-Rex burger gained popularity when customers attempted to order it. It was officially offered in Brandon, Manitoba, by a Canadian Wendy’s franchise, until corporate intervention stopped it in 2013.

Wendy’s of Brandon neither condones nor promotes anyone consuming a nine-patty hamburger in one sitting,” an employee stated.

Some creative customers managed to keep the burger alive by ordering a Dave’s Triple and adding six extra patties, recreating the T-Rex without any official recognition.

Fox News Digital reached out to Wendy’s corporate headquarters in Ohio for further comment.

Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital.