The fast food chain's 13 Days of Deals promotion, which offers free cheeseburgers and other popular items with purchases, kicks off Dec. 12.

"We are moving full speed ahead with our own plans to launch our own $5 value meal before they do," wrote an executive in a memo seen by Bloomberg.

Burger King makes the holiday season a lot more exciting by introducing a special holiday menu. In addition to its regular menu every year, Burger King offers amazing holiday specials. Since Burger ...