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Yahoo
15-05-2025
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A McDonald's Is Banning Dine-In Service For All Customers Under 21
A McDonald's location in Virginia is no longer allowing customers under 21 to dine in The policy change comes after reports of multiple fights and other "disrespectful" behavior from young customers Adults 21 and older will be allowed to dine in but have to ring a doorbell and show their IDA McDonald's in Virginia is setting an age restriction for customers. The fast food location is establishing a new policy that guests under the age of 21 cannot dine inside (or even enter) the restaurant. The Fairfax County McDonald's recently initiated the age limit after multiple fights among young people broke out in the dining area, NBC Washington reported. The home of the Big Mac is down the street from a high school. The news segment showed a sign taped to the McDonald's door reading 'Safety Notice Effective Immediately,' outlining the new arrangement. 'Due to repeated incidents of student violence, this McDonald's location is temporarily closed for dine-in service to anyone under 21 years of age. This decision was made to protect our staff, our guests, and our community,' the notice read. 'Adults — we are still here to serve you! Please ring the doorbell and a team member will assist you.' The note concluded by thanking customers for their 'understanding' while they work to keep the location 'safe and welcoming.' McDonald's management told NBC that adults who dine in the restaurant might be asked to show their IDs. 'These kids are off the chain,' a customer outside the location told the camera crew, describing the 'disrespect' she has seen from young people at the establishment. 'It's a company, it should be a safe environment for families to enjoy their food,' another customer said. The Fairfax County McDonald's Operator clarified in a statement to PEOPLE that all customers are still welcome to place orders via the Mobile App. "We love being part of the Edison community and we value each and every customer. We've enhanced our Franconia Road McDonald's security measures in an effort to create a safer environment for our staff and customers," the statement said. "This policy was developed in partnership with local school officials with oversight from local law enforcement. This serves as a temporary fix as we work towards a long-term solution for all. We thank our community for its support, understanding and patience." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Fellow chain restaurant Burger King found itself in hot water over allegedly misleading ads. The fast food spot is being sued by 19 plaintiffs across 13 states, who claim Whoppers are 35% smaller than what's shown in ads. On May 5, U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman in Florida ruled that Burger King must face a 2022 lawsuit claiming it misled customers with ads that amplified the size of its burger beyond typical advertising exaggeration. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Burger King Lawsuit That's Been 8 Years in the Making Is Finally Moving Forward
First, it was Taco Bell's Crunchwrap. Now, angry customers are coming for the Whopper. Burger King's signature sandwich has come under fire for allegedly false advertising, and recently, a judge ruled that the class action lawsuit against the chain can move forward. Originally filed in 2022, the lawsuit claims the proportions of the Whopper advertised compared to the burger customers get in the drive-thru are way out of whack, exaggerated by a whopping 35%. In the case, the plaintiffs allege that Burger King 'materially overstates the size of (and the amount of beef contained in) many of its burgers and sandwiches,' dating the issue back to September 2017. The filing goes on to accuse BK of 'overstating the size of nearly every menu item in its current advertisements.' Basically, customers are finally sick and tired of seeing massive, meaty Whoppers in TV commercials and online ads, only to be let down when they sit down to dine. Class action cases have been rattling the food industry in a major way in recent years, bringing down Buffalo Wild Wings' 'boneless wings' stunt and going after Beyond Meat's 'deceitful' branding tactics. Believe it or not, several other major fast-food chains—Wendy's and McDonald's, for example—have also faced legal trouble in the past for the same offense, although those two cases were eventually dismissed. Burger King had asked the judge to dismiss the case, arguing it's not required by law to sell burgers that look exactly like the advertisements, but U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman has decided to move it forward, stating the plaintiff's claims 'go beyond mere exaggeration or puffery.' It's interesting to note the judge signed off on some parts of the lawsuit proceeding, but not others: specifically, any claims pertaining to TV and online ads or accusations of the company violating consumer protection laws. However, print ads are still relevant, so photos shown right on the BK menu will be under consideration for negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. Is it wrong for Burger King to make its food look as delicious as possible? Well, maybe, if it means the burger joint is wrongly influencing your choices and buying habits. So, what will come out of all this fast food confusion (and what's in it for us)? Hopefully, a payout to customers who have been served a disappointing Whopper—or, even better, a future with beefier burgers. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Burger King Defends Whoppers During Lawsuit Battle
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Burger King has defended itself after a judge ruled a lawsuit about the chain's Whopper burger could continue. Why It Matters On Monday, U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman in Florida ruled that a class action lawsuit alleging the chain falsely advertised the size of its burger and other menu items so that they would appear bigger than they actually are could move forward. The judge rule: "After careful review—and drawing all reasonable inferences for the plaintiffs—we find it plausible to believe that some reasonable customers could be deceived by BKC's advertisements." It came after 19 customers from 13 states originally sued the burger chain in 2022, alleging the advertised burgers were around 35 percent larger than the actual burger and contained more than double the meat. Burger King tried to get the case dismissed, arguing that the menu items were clearly described and that the adverts just styled the burgers "more beautifully" than in-store. But the judge rejected this argument in letting the case continue. Stock photo of a Burger King Whopper meal combo at a restaurant in Punxsutawney, Pa., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Stock photo of a Burger King Whopper meal combo at a restaurant in Punxsutawney, Pa., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Other menu items the lawsuit alleges Burger King "overstates the size of" include the Impossible Whopper, Big King, Single Quarter Pound King, Bacon King, Bacon Double Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Whopper Melt, Fully Loaded Croisann'Wich and Egg, & Cheese Croissan'Wich, etc. What To Know A spokesperson for Burger King said in a statement to Newsweek that "the plaintiffs' claims are false." "The flame-grilled beef patties portrayed in our advertising are the same patties used in the millions of burgers we serve to Guests across the U.S.," the spokesperson added. What People Are Saying Anthony Russo, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said in a statement Monday that the plaintiffs were "pleased" with the ruling and "are ready to move forward." In 2022, he told Newsweek: "It's pretty clear in this day and age when truth and honesty is really the most important thing in what you're doing because anything is so verifiable. This is exactly the opposite of what they're doing. This is old-school stuff of telling you what you want to hear. [I]t's advertised as so inviting it's misleading." The lawsuit said: "Each of our Plaintiffs purchased BKC products at Burger King stores in their home states, and each came away disappointed by the incongruity between what they received and what they expected based on BKC's advertisements." What Happens Next A date has not been set for the jury trial. Meanwhile in January a Burger King employee was fired after an Ohio woman received several buds of marijuana in an order of chicken fries for her child.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
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Judge allows Burger King lawsuit to move forward
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways (NewsNation) — A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit claiming Burger King misleads its customers with advertisements that make its Whopper and other products appear larger than they are must move forward. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman found 'some' merit to the claims made by the consumers in the class action lawsuit that they could be deceived by the fast food chain's ads. Nineteen customers from 13 states are in the lawsuit, which was filed in 2023. The plaintiffs allege the burgers Burger King advertised were 'approximately 35% larger in size, and contain more than double the meat, than the actual burger.' Rite Aid files for bankruptcy again: What to know Burger King denied the claims, saying its photographers 'styled sandwiches more beautifully' than the workers do in restaurants but said reasonable customers know the point of the photos on the menu board is to make the food look as appetizing as possible. The fast food chain sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, but Altman said the allegations 'go beyond mere exaggeration or puffery.' A similar lawsuit against McDonald's and Wendy's was dismissed in September 2023. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Lawsuit over Burger King Whopper ads to move forward, judge determines
(NewsNation) — A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit claiming Burger King misleads its customers with advertisements that make its Whopper and other products appear larger than they are must move forward. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman found 'some' merit to the claims made by the consumers in the class action lawsuit that they could be deceived by the fast food chain's ads. Nineteen customers from 13 states are in the lawsuit, which was filed in 2022. The plaintiffs allege the burgers Burger King advertised were 'approximately 35% larger in size, and contain more than double the meat, than the actual burger.' Rite Aid files for bankruptcy again: What to know Burger King denied the claims, saying its photographers 'styled sandwiches more beautifully' than the workers do in restaurants but said reasonable customers know the point of the photos on the menu board is to make the food look as appetizing as possible. The fast food chain sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, but Altman said the allegations 'go beyond mere exaggeration or puffery.' A similar lawsuit against McDonald's and Wendy's was dismissed in September 2023. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.
