Tom Curtis

It is the latest stage of Burger King's bid to revamp outlets and cut costs - after California franchisees admit replacing staff with tech to avoid wage hikes. The fast food chain said on Tuesday it is investing $300 million to add self-order kiosks and refubish 1,100 restaurants - meaning more than 6,000 outlets will have them. It is the latest stage of the fast food chain's bid to revamp outlets and cut costs - with kiosks potentially leading to fewer staff and lower wage expenses. The announcement on Tuesday came as Burger King reported higher-than-expected US sales in the first three months of the year - suggesting that initial efforts to modernize are paying off. 

SHANE MCGRATH AT THE RDS: On Saturday night, a power-packed second half saved Leinster's blushes as they shook off the tough fight of Sale. The visitors made 12 changes from the team that beat Stade Francais in their first Champions Cup game last weekend, and there was a hope that a full-strength Leinster would make short work of Alex Sanderson's team. But it was Leo Cullen, who was certainly the more concerned coach at the time, as Sale used Leinster's sluggishness to lead by two.

As of today, Burger King customers will enjoy a Whopper burger based on the forthcoming 'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse' film. Except for the fact that it's sandwiched between a red bun spotted with black sesame seeds, the new Whopper is not dissimilar from the one fans are used to hearing. Starting from May 15 to June 21, it will be available in participating restaurants around the United States. Last week, it was revealed that a number of Burger King's franchisees, which own hundreds of restaurants, had fallen on hard times.