Organizational Systems and Corporate Responsibility A
Burger King Worldwide is a Delaware corporation that franchises and operates fast food hamburger restaurants, principally under the Burger King® brand (also referred to as the "Brand"). Since the company’s founding as a single restaurant in Miami, Florida in 1954, we have grown to become the world´s second largest fast food hamburger restaurant, or FFHR, chain as measured by the total number of restaurants. The board of BK sets the “tone at the top” by promoting an ethical culture that respects and values all employees and stakeholders and encourages compliance with all laws and company policies. Their vision is to be the most profitable QSR business, through a strong franchise system and great people, serving the best burgers in the world. Along with the vision, BK have a strong set of values that are the foundation of how they work day-to-day and help shape the company’s future.
Burger King operated in business that is by the natural socially and environmentally sensitive. For instance, Food safety at BURGER KING® restaurants is non-negotiable; The BURGER KING McLAMORESM Foundation has granted more than $17.6 million to students in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since founding the BURGER KING Scholars™ program in 2000; BURGER KING® restaurants received PETA 'S "Most Improved National Food Chain" award in their fifth annual Proggy Awards, which recognize companies for their progress; The A+ rating by The Better Business Bureau is Based on our performance related to ethical business practices.
But inevitably, Burger King has gone through various legal issues, especially with certain pressure groups. Some of the disputes that occurred to Burger King, e.g. A trademark dispute involving the owners of the identically named Burger King in Mattoon, Illinois, led to a federal lawsuit; Controversies and disputes have arisen with groups such as People for the Ethical
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