New Burger King opens in Jackson

Midamerica Hotels has opened a new Burger King restaurant at 2235 E. Jackson Blvd (U.S. 61) on the same site of one it razed in late October.

The new 3,315-square-foot eatery, with a double-lane drive-through instead of its predecessor's single-lane access, was a more than $1 million project.

Midamerica said it operates three dozen Burger King franchises in four states: Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Arkansas.

The family-owned and operated company also has three Popeyes restaurants, including one in Cape Girardeau, where the firm is headquartered.

Restaurant Brands International, owner of Miami, Florida-based Burger King Corp., said it is planning to close between 300 and 400 U.S. Burger King locations before the end of 2023.

According to a May 4 news release announcing the 69-year old company's first quarter earnings, the firm plans to focus on working with smaller franchisees to "improve the overall health" of its franchise system.

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