Burger King closes 26 Michigan locations

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By April 15, 26 Michigan Burger King outlets, mostly in Detroit, will close. Burger King franchisee EYM King of Michigan says it failed to negotiate an agreement with the fast-food behemoth.

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EYM said that 424 Burger King workers would lose their employment. Due to a failed contract with Burger King, Michigan franchisee EYM King is shutting all 26 sites.

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The Texas franchisee's WARN notification with Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Development cited a "unforeseen business event" for its closure.

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424 employees—including general managers and shift managers—will lose their employment due to shop closures.

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EYM started closing Burger King stores on March 17 and plans to close all by mid-April. Most Burger King closures will affect Detroit.

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"This locations team will miss the client connections we have formed, it was a joy serving you," reads a sign at 34835 Plymouth Road in Livonia, Michigan, which closed. EYM stated another franchisee may take over Burger King.

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About two dozen Michigan Burger King stores are closing as Restaurant Brands International rebrands it. In September, Burger King said it will invest $400 million over two years to expand in the US and establish its premium fast-food reputation. Burger King revamps its top 800 locations.

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