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Burger King

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The world's second-largest fast food burger chain by locations, operating in 100+ countries under a franchise model owned by Restaurant Brands International, the private equity-backed conglomerate behind Tim Hortons and Popeyes.

Last updated May 7, 2026

Reasons to avoid

Issues span:LaborEnvironment
  1. Widespread child labor violations, including a franchisee fined for employing 13-year-olds to work illegal hours.Massachusetts Attorney General2024-05-09
  2. San Francisco franchisee cited for $1.9 million in stolen wages and labor violations.SFGATE2023-01-12
  3. Supply chain linked to Amazon deforestation through soy used for animal feed.Rainforest Rescue2017-03-01
  4. Use of PFAS "forever chemicals" in food packaging which can leach into food.Consumer Reports2022-03-24

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