Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2019
Lawsuit alleges Burger King’s Impossible Whopper is cooked alongside meat
A class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida alleges that Burger King’s Impossible Whopper is cooked on the same grill as meat products, making it not meat-free as advertised. The allegations have not been adjudicated in the supplied report.
2019
Vegan customer sues Burger King over Impossible Whopper preparation
A vegan customer sued Burger King, alleging that Impossible Whoppers were cooked on the same grills as meat burgers and contaminated with meat by-products. The proposed class action seeks damages and an injunction requiring disclosure of the shared-grill preparation.
2019
Burger King began offering a plant-based Whopper in 25 European countries
Burger King began offering the plant-based Whopper on Monday in 25 European countries, with the supplier identified as Unilever's Vegetarian Butcher.
2019
Burger King announces limited Ghost Whopper release
Burger King announced that its Ghost Whopper, a burger with a white cheddar-flavored sesame-seed bun, would be available at 10 stores starting October 24 for $4.59.
2015
Burger King launches home delivery pilot
Burger King launched a home delivery service pilot involving eight restaurants nationwide, including three in east London. The trial allowed customers to order by phone or through the Burger King website.
2014
Consumers threaten boycott over proposed Burger King–Tim Hortons deal
Some Burger King customers threatened to boycott the brand over the proposed Tim Hortons deal, which they viewed as a move to avoid U.S. taxes. Some Canadian consumers also condemned Burger King's proposed acquisition of Tim Hortons.
2014
Burger King and Tim Hortons confirm merger discussions
Burger King and Tim Hortons confirmed they were discussing a possible merger. The proposed plan would move Burger King's headquarters to Canada; the article reports that the companies would continue to exist independently.