Burger King Foundation

The Burger King Foundation recently hosted a Job Shadow Day for middle school students from Breakthrough Miami, giving them a front-row seat to what it’s like to work at BK corporate. From marketing and architecture to operations and culinary, our incredible team of Burger King employees volunteered their time to lead hands-on sessions, share their career journeys, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Empowering young minds starts with opportunity — and a glimpse into what’s possible.

This summer, our RBI employees came together to make an incredible impact through the Burger King Foundation’s employee giving campaign. -280+ employees gave generously - 4 fun events — from a Whopper Challenge to Pickleball  - $40,000+ raised to support education opportunities for students and emergency grants for Burger King employees Your energy, generosity, and teamwork made this possible. Thank you for showing what happens when we come together for a cause bigger than ourselves.

Ambrosia QSR's incredible team of 35 Restaurant General Managers came together at an RGM Meeting in Tacoma, WA for an unforgettable Packing Party! In just 15 minutes, these powerhouse leaders packed 336 student kits 🎒 filled with school supplies — all headed to 9 local schools to support students in need. 💙✏️📚 Thank you to this amazing team for showing what it means to lead with heart and make an impact in our communities. 

“My dream is to become a pediatrician. I am very passionate about the medical field.” 👩⚕️💬 Meet Reahana, one of our incredible BK Scholars who’s turning her passion into purpose. We’re proud to support driven students like Reahana as they chase their dreams and shape the world around them.

Meet Danielle—a proud 2025 BK Scholar whose journey has been made possible thanks to donations from the in-restaurant campaigns. 🎓 When guests choose to round up their total at the register, those extra cents go toward life-changing scholarships for students like Danielle. So far, the campaign has raised over $384,000 in the U.S & Canada to support education—and it’s not over yet! The Summer Round Up runs through August 23, so there’s still time to make a difference. Hear from Danielle about how your small change makes a BIG difference.

For Franchisee Anthony Josephson giving back through the Burger King Foundation is more than tradition—it’s personal. His family began their journey with Burger King in the 1970s, and supporting the Foundation has been a big part of their story. Whether it’s helping employees or investing in the next generation, the Foundation allows Anthony to stay connected to his team and his community in a meaningful way. Hear what Anthony has to say about the impact of giving back through the BK Foundation.

🎉 Big congratulations to our very own Executive Director, Katie M. Lewis for being named one of South Florida Business Journal 40 Under 40! 👏 This well-deserved honor celebrates her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to empowering students and strengthening communities through education. Under her guidance, the Burger King Foundation continues to grow its impact—reaching more students, supporting more families, and preparing the future leaders of tomorrow.

We’re getting ready to Crown more classrooms! Next month, we’re gearing up for our second Crown A Classroom supply distribution—supporting educators and students across the country with the tools they need to succeed. Thanks to funds raised through our 2024 in-restaurant campaigns, the Burger King Foundation will be distributing $1.6 million in classroom supplies to 140,000 students nationwide. Together, we’re investing in potential—one classroom at a time. 

Meet Justin, a 2024 BK Scholar! Justin is a dedicated Production Leader at his BURGER KING® restaurant and has been part of the team since March 2023. Now, he’s taking the next big step in his journey to study Biotechnology  Justin has worked hard to pursue his passion for science and is already a proud associate’s degree holder. With help from the Burger King Foundation scholarship, he’s on track to earn his bachelor’s and build a future where his goals—and his future family—can thrive. We’re proud to support driven, inspiring team members like Justin. 

Summer Round Up is BACK! From July 15–August 23, join us in making a BIG difference with just a little change! When you visit participating BURGER KING® restaurants this summer, you can round up your total to the nearest dollar—and your donation will support the Burger King Foundation and its mission to empower students through education.