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How much would you pay for ribs at Burger King?

The home of the Whopper is rolling out new Fire-Grilled Ribs this week in major markets around the country at prices that rival casual-dining restaurant fare, Nation's Restaurant News reported.

Burger King's six-piece combo with the bone-in ribs will set you back $7.99 in Dallas and $7.49 in Chicago. An eight-piece ribs meal -- including fries and a drink -- is priced at $8.99, according to NRN.

Burger King confirmed to Slashfood that the new ribs are available nationally in three-, six-, and eight-piece serving sizes but would not comment further on the Fire-Grilled Rib meals.

The company is looking to mix "extreme affordability" with value promotions, Burger King CEO John W. Chidsey said in February, when the company reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. He added that the fast-food chain will balance its affordable offerings with "offerings with a strong, indulgent product pipeline that includes Steakhouse XT, ribs, stuffed burgers, chicken LTOs [limited time only] and others."