Burger King Axes 89 Stores In Germany After Scandals

After an earlier report of staff mistreatment, hygiene scandal, that it was terminating 89 franchises after the scandals.

The move was fast and immediate, said Burger King Europe at its Munich Office, although German franchise Yi-Ko said that it will keep the stores running until the food are empty.

The move will affect 89 of the around 700 Burger King in Germany and will have an uncertain future for the 3000 employees now facing contract termination.

Many outlets has been temporary closed due to poor conditions and is currently being worked on for improving the conditions, after a shocking report by RTL television channel.

According to multiple food reports, expired and unfresh product was being kept warm of hours and labeled as fresh when being sold, rather than being fresh and grilled as the chain advertises.

Another disgusting problem is that toilets are being cleaned in the same clothes the worker use to make and serve food and drinks.

"After the hygiene scandal in May there were many improvements, but since the summer there were fresh breaches of existing agreements," the head of Burger King's German operations, Andreas Bork, told Bild newspaper.

He also said that Yi-Ko has been holding employee holiday and bonus pay and that sick pay was given with delays.

The remaining franchises will operate as usual should no further problem(s) occur.