Template:Did you know nominations/History of Burger King


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The result was: promoted by Fuebaey (talk) 20:17, 5 December 2014 (UTC)

History of Burger King

 * ... that in the 61 year history of Burger King, the company has had six owners and more than twenty CEOs?
 * ALT1:... that in the 61 year history of Burger King, the company has changed ownership five times and had more than twenty CEOs?
 * ALT2:... that in the 61 year history of Burger King, the company has changed hands five times and had more than twenty CEOs?

Improved to Good Article status by Jerem43 (talk). Self nominated at 01:19, 12 November 2014 (UTC).


 * Were any of the CEOs grilled on the witness stand? EEng (talk) 02:01, 13 November 2014 (UTC)
 * Ba-da-dum tish... You sir, should be royally punished for your crimes against humor. --Jeremy (blah blah • I did it!) 05:32, 13 November 2014 (UTC)
 * Raked over the coals, perhaps? EEng (talk) 13:31, 13 November 2014 (UTC)
 * Flame broiled. --Jeremy (blah blah • I did it!) 17:12, 13 November 2014 (UTC)
 * I'll pray to St. Lawrence. EEng (talk) 20:34, 13 November 2014 (UTC)


 * Symbol question.svg The status, length and sourcing of the hooks all check out. can I suggest adding "since its founding in 1953..." or "in the 61-year in the history of Burger King... to provide some context. Is a QPQ needed? Alansohn (talk) 23:32, 2 December 2014 (UTC)
 * That works for me! Tweaked as such. --Jeremy (blah blah • I did it!) 13:41, 3 December 2014 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg Good to go. I answered my own question as no QPQ review is required here. Alansohn (talk) 16:04, 3 December 2014 (UTC)