Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Michigan Burger King franchisee to close 26 restaurants, lay off over 400 employees
Fox ^ | 3-28-23 | Sarah Rumpf

Posted on 03/28/2023 2:41:04 PM PDT by dynachrome

Burger King lovers in Michigan are going to need to find a new spot to get a whopper after a franchisee announced the closure of 26 fast food locations.

The fast-food restaurant closings will force 434 employees to lose their jobs, according to a letter filed with Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The franchisee called its ceasing of operations an "unforeseen business circumstance" in a March 22, Warning Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice with Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

The closures will affect stores in Detroit, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, Ferndale, Flint, Highland Park, Livonia, Royal Oak, Southfield, Walled Lake, Warren and Whitmore Lake.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxbusiness.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: burgerking; closings; food; franchise; litigation; michigan
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-66 next last
Not surprising. A burger desert?
1 posted on 03/28/2023 2:41:05 PM PDT by dynachrome
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

You can thank the thugs behind the burn loot murder movement for this!


2 posted on 03/28/2023 2:41:59 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

Haven’t had a Booger King in 10 years.


3 posted on 03/28/2023 2:43:10 PM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

Let’s go Brandon!


4 posted on 03/28/2023 2:43:16 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer” )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

Maybe people’s diets will improve while saving money.


5 posted on 03/28/2023 2:43:24 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA ("How did you go bankrupt?" Bill asked. "Two ways," Mike said. "Gradually and then suddenly." )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome
The stores in those locations should be called "Ghetto King".

6 posted on 03/28/2023 2:44:11 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ImJustAnotherOkie

I used to like Burger King. But the last time I had a Whopper my stomach got very POed at me 🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮


7 posted on 03/28/2023 2:45:11 PM PDT by Impala64ssa (If a liar's pants really did catch on fire NPR, CBC, ABC, CNN and MSNBC would be more fun to watch)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

It’s confusing to keep track of eveverything.

Some activists complain that, in some areas , there are too many fast food type places , and not enough nice grocery stores selling fresh produce.

So in that regard, some might be happy to see some of these fast food places going away.

But then I know Michelle Obama will tell us there are food deserts.


8 posted on 03/28/2023 2:45:17 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome
'burger desert'

lol

Some folks probably think having their favorite fast food restaurant to go to in their town is a God-given right.

9 posted on 03/28/2023 2:45:30 PM PDT by simpson96
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Teenz


10 posted on 03/28/2023 2:45:44 PM PDT by dsrtsage ( Complexity is just simple lacking imagination)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

Didn’t want to unionize, so 400 people lost their jobs because of the Michigan Governor.


11 posted on 03/28/2023 2:46:09 PM PDT by Jonty30 (It is not how many that go into Mexico that counts. It is how many that return from Mexico.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

have it your way...


12 posted on 03/28/2023 2:46:39 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

I’ve learned to take a slice of cheese when I buy a whopper.


13 posted on 03/28/2023 2:46:53 PM PDT by Jonty30 (It is not how many that go into Mexico that counts. It is how many that return from Mexico.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

This angers me.

Whether I frequent Burger King or not, this is the
de-mantling of the United States in action.


14 posted on 03/28/2023 2:47:33 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the USofA & to the Constitutional REPUBLIC for? which it stands.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome
< A burger desert? <

That’s the problem with monarchies. Kings just don’t care about the little people.


15 posted on 03/28/2023 2:48:03 PM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

I quit BK after they started serving rainbow wrapped Gay burgers for Pride Month. Years ago.

Sorry to all their honest decent workers.


16 posted on 03/28/2023 2:48:13 PM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

How’s the LGBT logo on the paper sacks working out for you, Burger King?


17 posted on 03/28/2023 2:49:20 PM PDT by vetvetdoug
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

This sounds like a franchisee closing up shop, not corporate.


18 posted on 03/28/2023 2:49:30 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: simpson96

“Some folks probably think having their favorite fast food restaurant to go to in their town is a God-given right.”

In Wisconsin, that would be a ‘Culver’s.’ The place is awesome. It’s the ONLY ‘fast food’ place we will eat when we’re short on time or on the road.


19 posted on 03/28/2023 2:50:20 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: dynachrome

Let’s go Brandon.


20 posted on 03/28/2023 2:50:59 PM PDT by Allegra
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-66 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson