and further: “Burger King takes the allegations made very seriously, has temporarily closed and has closely investigated the restaurants featured in the article. (…) Wherever we have identified issues where we Needing to improve, we have – along with the franchise partners – developed action plans that we are continuously following.”

When it comes to its employees, Burger King wants “Further develop and intensify the training culture”, In addition, a so-called whistleblower hotline is planned for them: “There they – in a secure and confidential setting – can report on problems that we can address directly. The hotline is managed by an independent external provider.”

In a fact check on Burger King’s website, it says in regards to closed branches: “After a thorough review, intensive training, extensive cleaning work and a fresh audit, some of the affected restaurants have now reopened. One of the closed restaurants is currently closed for renovation work and other measures. ,

After the first “Team WallRaff” research at Burger King in 2014, the fast-food giant apologized and promised improvements. Will they really be implemented this time? Stay tuned “Team Wallrafe”! (RKA)