Burger King Announces Hundreds of Layoffs | AHN

Burger King Announces Hundreds of Layoffs AHN: "Hundreds of Burger King Corp. employees were blind sided with layoff notices on Monday. The company reduced its personnel by 413 positions in North America and Latin America.<br /> <br /> Many of the laid-off employees came from its South Florida headquarters, where 261 people were released.<br /> Police and medical personnel were on hand Monday should the news be too much for any of the terminated employees.<br /> The number two fast food giant was recently sold to 3G Capital of Brazil in a $3.25 billion deal. The layoffs are being touted as part of the company’s organizational restructuring.<br /> Burger King has more than 12,200 restaurants in more than 73 countries. Nearly 90 percent are privately owned and operated franchises.<br /> The layoffs represent a nearly 9 percent reduction of the company's South Florida employee base. Despite the cuts, the company will maintain its headquarters in Miami."

Burger King Announces Hundreds of Layoffs | AHN

Burger King Announces Hundreds of Layoffs AHN: "Hundreds of Burger King Corp. employees were blind sided with layoff notices on Monday....

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