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GPS Hospitality Awards Over $235,000 in Burger King℠ Foundation Scholarships Across the U.S. To Further Their Education

June 18, 2024

ATLANTA, GA – GPS Hospitality, the third-largest Burger King franchisee with close to 400 Burger King restaurants, announced today it has awarded Burger King Foundation scholarships to 235 students. The winners were chosen from communities where GPS’ restaurants are located including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia and Texas. Since 2013, GPS Hospitality has supported 1,900 scholars, totaling nearly $1.965 million in giving for employees and high school seniors to continue their educational journey.

The Burger King Foundation scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors based on their grade-point average and the impact the applicants have on their schools and communities through volunteerism and work experience. Burger King employees and their family members pursuing traditional post-secondary education or enrichment programs are also eligible to apply. 

“At GPS Hospitality, we firmly believe that investing in the education of our future leaders is not just a choice, but a responsibility. These scholarships serve as a powerful testament to our commitment to this cause,” said Michael Lippert, President of GPS Hospitality. “We are proud to continue to support the Burger King Foundation and provide educational opportunities to our hardworking employees and deserving high school graduates across the nation.”

Founded in 2000, the Foundation has awarded more than $38 million in scholarships to over 42,000 students. The Burger King Foundation Scholarship program is the Burger King Foundation’s flagship program, established to honor the legacy of the Burger King brand’s co-founder James W. McLamore, whose commitment to philanthropy and education made him a pillar of community service throughout his lifetime. The Burger King brand is owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc., one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant companies.

The 2024 Burger King Foundation Scholarship recipients are: 

For more information on the program, visit https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/ 

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About GPS Hospitality
Founded in 2012, GPS Hospitality is a BURGER KING®, Pizza Hut®, and Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, operating more than 450 restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. GPS Hospitality seeks to become our guests’ favorite QSR destination by implementing our brand values of being Goal Focused, People Oriented and Service Obsessed. For more information, please visit www.gpshospitality.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the Burger King℠ Foundation
Inspired by Burger King® Restaurant’s co-founder, Jim McLamore, the Burger King℠ Foundation creates brighter futures by empowering our communities and BK team members though education and emergency relief. We believe with education you can explore your full potential and live life your way. Through our scholarships and learning resources, we empower the next generation to kickstart their educational and career pathways. To learn more, visit https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/

About BURGER KING®

Founded in 1954, the BURGER KING® brand is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, the BURGER KING® system operates more than 18,000 locations in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. Almost 100 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. To learn more about the BURGER KING® brand, please visit the BURGER KING® brand website at www.bk.com  or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.