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Fast Food Giant Is Using AI to Make Sure Human Employees Say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’
Burger King is rolling out new technology to track employee politeness.
By Sherin Shibu
Burger King
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McDonald’s Is Extending Its $5 Meal Deal in Most of the U.S. — Get the Details Here
The $5 deal, created in response to a demand for value from inflation-strapped consumers, was initially planned for a four-week run.
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McDonald’s is About to Bring Back a Beloved Menu Item — Here’s What You Need to Know
A new test run indicates that the popular Snack Wraps — off the U.S. menu since 2016 — may return soon.
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Viral Photos Expose the Dramatic Evolution of Fast-Food Menus Over the Decades
Relive the glory days of fast food with this X account's viral thread of retro photos.
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A Major Burger King Franchisee in California Says He Can’t Roll Out Order Kiosks Fast Enough Due to the State’s New $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
He owns 180 fast-food restaurants in California and says 75% of his stores will have kiosks in the next 60 days.
By Grace Dean
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Burger King Is Upping its Rebrand Strategy With a $1 Billion Acquisition. These Franchise Resets Could Tell Us About the Fast Food Giant’s Chances of Succeeding.
Discover the details behind RBI's strategic acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, a move that represents a significant step in a broader campaign to rejuvenate the Burger King brand, and compare it to past major franchise rebrands.
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Burger King’s Owner Is Buying the Chain’s Biggest Franchisee for $1 Billion
Restaurant Brands International announced the acquisition on Tuesday.
By Emily Rella
Business News
How One Beloved Burger Chain Is Spending Millions to Get Customers Through the Door
Burger King hopes remodeling and revamping the Whopper will bring customers to stores.
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‘This Is Wild’: Internet Is Losing It Over Burger King’s 20-Slice Cheese Sandwich
The bizarre creation just hit menus in Thailand.
By Emily Rella
Business News
3 Companies to Pay Over $1 Billion in Settlement Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Allegedly Contaminating U.S. Water Systems
Polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are nearly impossible to break down and can have serious consequences to human health and the environment.
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Florida Burger King to Pay $8 Million to Customer Who Slipped and Fell in Restaurant Bathroom
The case marks one of the largest slip-and-fall verdicts in Florida's history.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Recalls Being Sued by McDonald’s at Age 5 for Starring in a Contentious Burger King Ad
The now 45-year-old actress spoke about a campaign she did for the fast food giant at the beginning of her career.
By Emily Rella
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‘Justice Is Being Served’: Burger King Workers Win $2.2 Million Citation Against Burger King Franchise Group for Wage Theft
Have it your way — just don't steal my wages.
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Burger King Honors Loyal Customer Who Died After Discovering He Had No Obituary
Steve Mercarter visited his local Burger King daily.
By Emily Rella
Building a Business
McDonald’s and Burger King Sued for Use of ‘Forever Chemicals’
New report finds harmful chemicals in packaging from 24 popular food and grocery chains, prompting class-action suits against two of the biggest retailers on the list.
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Burger King is sued for misleading advertising on the size of its products
It is not the first time it happens. False advertising seems to be a common practice among fast food chains.
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Why Boycotting Franchises Operating in Russia Might Be Misguided
Confusion over the franchise business model is causing consumers to lash out at several big brands, but the truth is it's complicated.
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This Is why Burger King Continues to Operate in Russia
Eight hundred branches of the fast-food chain continue to operate on Russian territory, but there is an explanation for it.
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Burger King Is Making Major Changes to 2 Fan-Favorite Menu Items in an Attempt to Combat Inflation
The company's largest franchisor is making some not-so-beloved changes in an attempt to offset labor and commodity inflation.
By Emily Rella
Business News
Burger King Reveals Major Changes for Its Whopper and Other Menu Items
Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International revealed the changes on an earnings call.
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Burger King Is Selling Iconic Menu Item for Less Than a Dollar
The Whopper turns 64 this month, and the chain is celebrating in a major way.
By Emily Rella
Business News
Burger King and Robinhood Team Up to Give Away More Than 2 Million Cryptocurrency Coins
The promotion ends on November 21.
Business News
McDonald’s Will Offer Beyond Meat McPlant Burgers in 8 U.S. Restaurants for a Limited Time Next Month
The collaboration, still in its early stages, will also roll out in several international locations.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
3 Restaurant Stocks Likely to Beat Earnings This Week
Although rising cases of the coronavirus now threaten to derail the turnaround in the restaurant industry, profits recorded for the three months ended...
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9 Employees at a Nebraska Burger King Announced Their Resignations By Writing on the Restaurant’s Billboard, ‘We All Quit. Sorry for the Inconvenience’
Due to conflicts with upper management, employees at a Lincoln, Neb. Burger King decided to quit ... and let everyone know about it.
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Burger King Announces Donation Efforts to LGBTQ Organization, Taking a Jab at Chick-fil-A
Burger King aligns its new menu item with donation efforts for Pride month.
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Burger King Enters the Chicken Sandwich War With the Ch’King
Burger King is set to release its new crispy sandwich, called the Ch'King, on June 3.
By Emily Rella