Burger King News | Oct 01, 2024

Jorge Carvalho has left Burger King as General Manager BK Spain to join Restaurant Brands Iberia as Chief Operating Officer RBI in Spain...


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Founded in 1954, Burger King is a global quick service restaurant chain known for its flame-grilled hamburgers, particularly the iconic Whopper. With over 17,000 locations in more than 100 countries, Burger King serves over 11 million customers daily, emphasizing quality ingredients and a customizable dining experience through its 'HAVE IT YOUR WAY®' motto. The brand is owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc., which also owns Tim Hortons and Popeyes.


Updates as of Oct 01, 2024

  • Jorge Carvalho has left Burger King as General Manager BK Spain to join Restaurant Brands Iberia as Chief Operating Officer RBI in Spain.
  • Uber Direct has partnered exclusively with Burger King UK to power its delivery app, offering fast deliveries, real-time tracking, and customer support.
  • The Commissioner of Food Safety seized unsafe cooking oil from a Burger King outlet in Malakpet, Hyderabad, on October 1, 2024.
  • Burger King Iberia launched the KingCheetosPelotazos burger in collaboration with PepsiCo, featuring football star Roberto Carlos at the event.
  • Burger King announced a special Addams Family menu featuring a 'Wednesday’s Whopper' with a purple bun, available starting October 10.
  • Burger King France launched Deku and Bakugo burgers as part of a My Hero Academia collaboration on September 17.
  • Rohn Hamel has joined Burger King as an Operations Partner in the United States, previously serving as General Manager at Aramark Student Nutrition.
  • Barbara Linn has joined Burger King as Senior Director of Brand Marketing in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, previously holding a position at another company.
  • Tassia Gama Pacini has left Burger King, where she served as Procurement and Contracts Director in the Greater São Paulo Area, to join Vivo (Telefônica Brasil) as Procurement Director | CPO Brazil.
  • Burger King is currently seeking a Franchise Business Partner in the United States.
  • Burger King's UK team achieved £22,233 in weekly sales, breaking their previous record, as shared by Restaurant Manager Aldona Kordyla.
  • Burger King will host its 2024 US&C Convention in Las Vegas from October 28-30, featuring a 70's theme disco gala and a Golf Classic event.
  • Burger King will open a new restaurant in Le Creusot on October 2.
  • Burger King has officially opened a new location at The Shore, Sabah.
  • Carl's Jr. has introduced the Ghost Pepper Burger and Ghost Pepper Breakfast Burger, similar to Burger King's discontinued Ghost Pepper Whopper, available through Nov. 6.

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