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Ed Burke’s ‘tuna’: Indicted pol saved Old Post Office developer more than $12 million

The feds say a 601W Companies affiliate was going to hire him for property tax appeals for another building. Burke’s firm did the work. 601W reaped the savings — but decided not to hire Burke after his offices were raided.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022

Burger King is giving away thousands of free whoppers after ‘app glitch’

Customers can choose between a free meat- or plant-based whopper

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

April Fools' Day Jokes That Should Be Real

Although April Fools' Day isn't a Thai tradition, to begin with, every year businesses and brands have jumped on this good-natured humour bandwagon with their out-there ideas for products and services. And I must admit some of them are simply brilliant that I wish they were true. Here're a few…

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2022

Burger King accuses McDonald’s of copying its Chilli Cheese Bites

‘Not like it’s been on our menu for 15 years...’

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Burger King Russia partner 'refuses' to shut 800 shops

Burger King's parent company said on Thursday that it has not been able to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there "refused" to do so.

Bangkok Post · Mar 19, 2022

Burger King owner says operator in Russia refuses to shut shops

Parent company RBI cannot do it directly because of complicated legal contract with main partner

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2022

Restaurant Brands Plans Disposing Stake In Russian Burger King: WSJ

Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE:QSR) has started the process of disposing of its ownership stake in a Burger King joint venture in Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported. Restaurant Brands operates in Russia through joint-venture partners, none of whom own a majority stake. It holds a 15% stake in the joint-venture partnership, which…

Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022

Burger King owner says Russia operator has ‘refused’ to shut shops

The parent company has stopped supporting the supply chain, operations and marketing for Burger King in the country.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Pressure mounts for multinationals in Russia to leave

As the war in Ukraine drags on, international companies still in Russia are coming under increasing pressure to leave

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Grab this money-saving Meat-Free Monday deal with Burger King

Burger King celebrate launch of UK’s first ever meat-free restaurant with money-saving Meat-Free Monday deal

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022