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'''Burger King''' Holdings, Inc. operates the world's second largest hamburger chain based on locations; after [[McDonald's]], with over 12,000 restaurants in the United States and over 70 other countries. Burger King is now the third-largest hamburger chain based on sales, behind Wendy's.<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/morning_call/2012/03/wendys-edges-out-burger-king-as.html Wendy's edges out Burger King as second-largest hamburger chain], [Wichita Business Journal], March 20, 2012</ref> In addition to its popular Whopper sandwich, the chain offers a selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, beverages, desserts and sides. Many of the outlets are stand-alone locations offering dine-in seating and drive-through services. The chain also has outlets in high-traffic locations like airports and shopping malls.
The Investment firm 3G Capital acquired over 90% of Burger King in 2010.<ref>[http://www.hoovers.com/burger-king/--ID__54531--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml Burger King Profile], ''Hoovers'', accessed January 2010</ref> Burger King announced in April 2012 that it plans to go public again in the next three months, re-listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/04/business/la-fi-mo-burger-king-public-20120404 Burger King to go public -- again], [Los Angeles Times], April 4, 2012</ref>
In the fiscal year ending in June of 2010, the company reported sales of approximately $2.5 billion dollars and had 38,884 employees.<ref>[http://www.hoovers.com/company/Burger_King_Holdings_Inc/hchyri-1-1njea5.html Key Burger King Holdings, Inc. Financials], Hoovers, accessed January 2010</ref>
