This popular fast-food restaurant isn\u2019t totally shutting down every location, despite rumors that it was shuttering for good. Instead, it\u2019s closing thousands while undergoing a major overhaul and modernization with the rest.
\nHome of the Whopper plans to change its experience a bit in such a competitive market.<\/p>\n
According to Reuters, the rumor of a total shutdown was never a possibility. With these future plans, closures are inevitable.Burger King has been closing various locations permanently for years here and there, and now the bigger plan is getting underway.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening according to the Smart News app.<\/p>\n
Burger King is planning to phase out at least 400 more restaurants around the country. The closures will focus on franchises that just can\u2019t consistently meet performance standards. Then, it\u2019s all about rejuvenating the promising franchises and reinforcing those locations and the brand with upgrades.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s being called \u201cReclaim the Flame,\u201d and it\u2019s an ambitious, innovative $400 million rebranding campaign that will include everything from advertising to refining the menu to updating the fast food locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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