Burger King Canada has launched a fundraising campaign supporting educational opportunities for Canadian youth, with participating restaurants accepting donations of at least $1 through Sept. 21.
The “Support Your Local Scholars” campaign will raise money for the Burger King Foundation, which provides educational scholarships and classroom supplies for children in local communities.
Customers who make a minimum $1 donation with a purchase at a participating restaurant will receive a physical coupon for a free medium order of fries or onion rings on a subsequent visit.
The campaign is being offered as Canadian families prepare for the return to school, with the company saying the initiative is intended to support students through scholarships and supplies.
“Back-to-school is a time of excitement, but for many families, it can also bring financial pressure,” said Daniel McLean, General Manager, Burger King Canada. “Through our Support Your Local Scholars campaign, our Canadian Franchisees, restaurant team members and Guests are coming together to ensure local students have the support they need. A single dollar donation goes a long way, and offering a free treat on a future visit is our way of saying thank you to Canadians for lifting up their local communities.”
Donations can be made when placing an order at the front counter or drive-thru at participating locations. The minimum donation is $1, and the coupon received in return can be redeemed during a subsequent visit for a free medium order of Burger King fries or onion rings.
The company said 100 per cent of proceeds will go directly to the Foundation. The funds will support educational scholarships and help provide backpacks containing classroom supplies to Canadian youth.
The campaign is available at participating locations, but excludes restaurants in Saskatchewan and Atlantic Canada.
Burger King Canada said nearly all of its Canadian restaurants are owned and operated by independent Canadian franchisees, including family-owned operations.
The Burger King system operates more than 19,000 locations in more than 120 countries, according to the company. The brand was founded in 1954.
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