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Burger King ads banned for 'targeting children'

09-Feb-2024 By Hannah Currie

The Advertising Standards Association (ASA) has banned a number of Burger King UK adverts, which were deemed to be targeting young children.

Burger King appoints Lance Batchelor as new chair

27-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Burger King UK has announced that Lance Batchelor will join the group's board and be appointed chair from 1 December 2023.

Burger King UK to open 60 restaurants over the next two years

13-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Burger King UK says it intends to open at least 60 restaurants over the next two years following an injection of funding.

The Lowdown: Burger King’s Whopper lawsuit

08-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Burger King is facing a lawsuit from customers in the US who allege it makes its Whopper burger appear larger on its menus than it is in reality.

Boparan, Itsu, and Burger King among speakers at next month's Hostech conference

25-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Speakers from leading restaurant brands including Itsu, Burger King, Boparan Restaurant Group, Mollies, Gail's Bakery, BrewDog, and Big Table Group will speak at next month's technology conference Hostech.

Hostech conference to be held in February 2023

14-Dec-2022 By Restaurant

Hospitality technology conference Hostech will return next year with speakers from companies including BAO, Burger King, Mollies, and Wonderland Restaurants.

The Lowdown: Digital loyalty schemes

28-Jul-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The likes of McDonald’s, Burger King, Pret a Manger and Tortilla have all unveiled new rewards schemes within weeks of each other. Why?

Burger King launches UK-wide loyalty programme

18-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

Burger King UK has launched a new UK-wide loyalty programme that it says will aim to drive increased customer engagement through personalised, digitally-led offers.

Burger King trials use of reusable packaging

27-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Burger King UK has begun trialling a new range of reusable and returnable packaging for its burgers, sides and drinks across a small number of its restaurants.

Burger King operator refuses to close Russia estate

18-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

The parent company of Burger King said it has been unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia as its joint venture partner has 'refused'.

Burger King's Leicester Square flagship to go meat free for a month

11-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

Burger King is opening its first entirely vegan restaurant when it relaunches its flagship Leicester Square venue later this month.

Advisors appointed for Burger King UK float

15-Nov-2021 By Georgi Gyton

Burger King UK’s backer Bridgepoint has appointed Bank of America and Investec to advise on the floatation of the fast food giant during the first half of 2022.

Rocket power: Burger King launches premium burger range

08-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Burger King has decided that rocket is what has so far been missing from the premium burger category, and has thus addressed this with its new range of premium burgers.

US burger giant Carl’s Jr. states intention to enter the UK market

07-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

Popular US burger restaurant chain Carl’s Jr. is looking to enter the UK for the first time with plans to open restaurants in the capital and beyond.

Burger King partners with Parkdean Resorts

25-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Burger King UK has partnered with holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts for its latest franchise.

Burger King offers to support small restaurants via its social channels

15-Dec-2020 By Ella Doyle

Burger King has opened its Instagram to support independent restaurants in the wake of new tier restrictions.

Burger King boss warns up to 10% of its sites could close

09-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Burger King UK CEO Alasdair Murdoch has said the economic damage triggered by the Coronavirus pandemic could cause the fast food chain to close up to 10% of its estate.

Moto to reopen 25 Burger King restaurants as commuters return to the roads

13-May-2020 By Restaurant

Motorway service area operator Moto is to reopen 25 of its Burger King restaurants for takeaway only.

Burger King and McDonald’s both announce further reopenings

13-May-2020 By James McAllister

Fast food giants Burger King and McDonald’s have both announced plans to reopen more of their respective UK estates for delivery and drive-thru over the next week.

Burger King pushes ahead with lockdown exit plan

27-Apr-2020 By James McAllister

Burger King is reportedly planning to reopen 10 more UK sites a week for delivery as part of a lockdown exit plan.

Burger King to reopen select sites for delivery

16-Apr-2020 By James McAllister

Burger King is the latest high street operator to announce it is reopening a limited number of its restaurant kitchens for delivery.

Telling Whoppers? Burger King ads banned

15-Apr-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Burger King’s Rebel Whopper adverts have been banned for suggesting the burgers - which are cooked on the same grill used for meat and contain mayonnaise made with egg - are suitable for vegans.

Burger King to launch another meat-free burger that's unsuitable for vegetarians

06-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Burger King is to introduce a plant-based Rebel Whopper onto its UK menus this week in a bid to bolster its selection of meat-free options.

Bun fight: how the burger market is responding to intense competition

09-May-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Competition in the premium burger space is at an all-time high. Some are concentrating on getting the basics right, while others are expanding menus with novelty items.

The Lowdown: The Impossible Whopper

05-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Burger King is jumping on the meat-free bandwagon, piloting a plant-based version of its signature Whopper sandwich in the US.

Former GBK boss flips over to rival Burger King

23-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

The former head of Gourmet Burger Kitchen has joined its fast food rival Burger King as its new chief executive.

Loch Fyne, Burger King and Hungry Horse among restaurants creating 'a generation of salt addicts'

16-Mar-2015 By Sophie Witts

Loch Fyne, Burger King and Hungry Horse are among the ‘family friendly’ restaurants whose children’s meals have been found to contain dangerously high levels of salt.