001044 Minority Burger King Owners CommentOctober 18, 2000Detroit, MI - The Reverend Al Sharpton announced that he plans to launch a regional boycott of Burger King Corporation on Saturday, October 14, 2000. In response to that announcement, the Minority Franchise Association (MFA) of Burger King Corporation issued the following statement: The Minority Franchise Association of Burger King Corporation remains united in its opposition to the planned boycott against Burger King Corporation by La- Van Hawkins and his companies and the Reverend Al Sharpton. We strongly believe that this action will have an overwhelmingly negative affect on the thousands of employees, businesses and communities that depend on our restaurants for their livelihoods.
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