Burger King To Close 26 Restaurants In Detroit; Over 400 Workers Could Be Affected

Burger King franchisee EYM King of Michigan is permanently closing down more than two dozen restaurant locations in the state after failing to reach an agreement on a new deal with the fast food chain. The decision to close 26 Burger King locations in Detroit will result in more than 400 job losses, including general managers, shift managers and several team members. The franchisee informed the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on March 22 about its decision to cease operations and lay off staff due to an "unforeseen...