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Burger King is closing 27 more locations across the US. See the full list.

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Burger King reported US same-store sales grew 5% at the end of 2022, but some franchisees are struggling.

  • Franchisee Meridian Restaurants Unlimited is closing 27 Burger King locations in the US.
  • The closures mainly impact stores in Utah and Minnesota, but are spread across seven states.
  • Another Burger King franchisee, EYM King of Michigan said it will close 26 locations last month.

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Burger King franchisee Meridian Restaurants Unlimited is closing 27 restaurants across seven states, including in its home state of Utah.

Meridian operates over 100 Burger King locations. It is the latest franchisee to announce it will shutter restaurants this year. EYM King of Michigan said in March it is closing all 26 locations in the state, citing a failure to come to terms with the fast-food chain on a new deal.

Meridian said in court filing that while it is unlikely it will close a significant amount of its Burger King locations, it is leaving open the possibility of more closures in the future, Restaurant Business first reported.

The Burger King operator filed for bankruptcy in March because of low sales and high inflation, among other factors. Another Burger King franchisee, TOMS King Holdings, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January for similar reasons.

While some of its franchisees struggle, Burger King is showing early signs of a turnaround. The chain last reported same-store sales in the US grew by 5% at the end of last year. Last fall, the brand unveiled its "reclaim the flame" plan, which involves investing $400 million into marketing and remodeling top restaurants.

Here's a list of the stores closing​

Minnesota​

  • 209 Nokomis Street, Alexandria
  • 926 Central Avenue Northeast, East Grand Forks
  • 528 Western Ave, Fergus Falls
  • 21 Depot Street, Litchfield
  • 205 Lake Street, Long Prairie
  • 586 Southwest 1st Street, Montevideo
  • 516 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls
  • 100 21st Street North, Moorhead
  • 1611 US-12, Willmar

Montana​

  • 1422 West Main Street, Lewistown
  • 520 North 27th St, Billings
  • 1211 9th Street West, Columbia Falls

Kansas​

  • 2201 East Kansas Ave, McPherson

Nebraska​

  • 3627 South Lincoln Avenue, York
  • 2504 O St, Lincoln
  • 4230 North 27th Street, Lincoln

North Dakota​

  • 3765 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks

Utah​

  • 171 East Gateway Dr, Heber
  • 7810 South 1300 E, Sandy
  • 10235 South State Street, Sandy
  • 729 North Main St, Clearfield
  • 1466 East 3500 North, Lehi
  • 119 East Crossroads Blvd, Saratoga Springs
  • 147 East Bangerter Highway, Draper
  • 5390 South 1900 West, Roy
  • 1660 West North Temple St, Salt Lake City

Wyoming​

  • 1902 Mountain View Drive, Cody
 
dbluesun said:
looks like white people don't like burger king
but i have to say that the burgers don't taste flame broiled anymore
nor do you have that flame broiled smell around them either
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They haven't changed the process.... maybe you're just used to it.... I still smell it.... and can see them when they do it..... frozen burgers are put on a conveyor belt, go through the broiler flames and pop out the other side :dunno:


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The only reason they are still around is because they have the army contract.
There is at least one on every base.
And they have had it at least 40 years.
Don't know about other military installations
 
FLoss said:
90% of BK's old as hell/poorly managed/ghetto af. Last time I went there mf said they didn't have any ice. wtf?
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Once every five or six months I get a taste for that flame broil..... bought that plant burger a couple of times, wasn't bad.... but the cost..... I'll stick with real beef..... but I won't go to the ghetto ass ones closest to me.... I'll drive the four miles to the one in West Orange
sidebar: McDonald's burgers been like trash lately.... like they been sitting under the heat lamps too long, even when they're made freash


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lightbright said:
They haven't changed the process.... maybe you're just used to it.... I still smell it.... and can see them when they do it..... frozen burgers are put on a conveyor belt, go through the broiler flames and pop out the other side :dunno:


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i think the frozen burgers are pre=cooked now vs before
i can smell them but it;s not as strong as in the distant past
 
dbluesun said:
i think the frozen burgers are pre=cooked now vs before
i can smell them but it;s not as strong as in the distant past
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No way.... that's their signature way.... I had to Google it just to be 100% sure..... it will never.... happen man

Yes, Burger King burgers are flame-grilled. Burger King uses an open flame grill to cook burgers, heated to around 600 degrees Fahrenheit. The burgers are placed on a conveyor belt that carries them through the grill, and as they pass through, flames lick the meat, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor.

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How Does Burger King Cook Their Burgers? Answered (2023)

Burger King is a fast-food chain known for its flame-grilled burgers. But how does Burger King cook their burgers? The company's slogan, "Have it your way," highlights that...
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LennyNero1972 said:
Mainly Firehouse subs or Arby's if I don't cook.
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I don't have either close enough to me...... If I had other reasons to go to something close to them though..... Arby's been kind of fucking me up with the commercials for their shit.... beeen wanting to try them out


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34real said:
I like the whopper fuck the big mac....I guess no one likes the whoppers no more,when I was a kid I thought the whopper was huge and Mcdonald's happy meal was all I was programmed to get cause of the toy.
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me too
maybe my childhood/early memories are deceiving me cause the burgers seemed better before
 
TENT said:
I work there.
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so nothing has changed burger wise in how long
i remember there used to be smoke coming from the broilers all the time
not so much anymore,has the broilers changed design
Bk and DQ used to be my favorite burgers due to that flame-broiled taste
i will admit i don;t eat fast food very often now days
and when i do i eat off the budget menu
the flagship and special burgers at all joints are ridiculously priced now
i wish there were more Mr. Dan's around
 
I like Burger King, mind you I rarely eat fast food burgers or burgers in general but I like them.

As was already stated, many are poorly ran and the workers don't care about their job or the food. But that's not Burger King exclusive.
 
TENT said:
I work there.
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They send you to that Burger King University in Florida too? Years ago, that was the job that I had before the Fire Dept, they would send the hard-core serious about Burger King employee there when I was an Asst. Manager... I think that when you plan on opening a franchise, they send you there for a few weeks too



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lightbright said:
They send you to that Burger King University in Florida too? Years ago, that was the job that I had before the Fire Dept, they would send the hard-core serious about Burger King employee there when I was an Asst. Manager... I think that when you plan on opening a franchise, they send you there for a few weeks too



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No. I am not good enough for that.
 
dbluesun said:
so nothing has changed burger wise in how long
i remember there used to be smoke coming from the broilers all the time
not so much anymore,has the broilers changed design
Bk and DQ used to be my favorite burgers due to that flame-broiled taste
i will admit i don;t eat fast food very often now days
and when i do i eat off the budget menu
the flagship and special burgers at all joints are ridiculously priced now
i wish there were more Mr. Dan's around
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Not sure about the one you used to visit. Broilers are now in the BACK of many stores. Customers don't wanna see it or smell it.
They used to be flame broiled and there is one in the area that still is but they changed mine to a laser broiler.
It is because there would be grease fires and they kids are too dumb to follow instructions. Shit I cause 2 minor fires fucking around.
The laser broiler is MAD HOT though and can kill you. The marks on the burgers you see now are laser beams.
No lie.
 

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