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Burger King sued by customers who claim Whopper is smaller than advertised - CBS News

A class-action lawsuit alleges that ads inflate the Whopper's size, making the burger appear 35% bigger than it actually is.

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A class-action lawsuit alleges that ads inflate the Whopper’s size, making the burger appear 35% bigger than it actually is.

Highlights

  • Four Burger King customers are suing the chain over its marketing practices.
  • The lawsuit alleges that ads inflate the Whopper’s size, making it appear 35% bigger than it is in reality.
  • The plaintiffs are seeking monetary damages for those who were “deceived” by the ads.
  • A Burger King spokesperson says the chain doesn’t comment on the lawsuit.
  • The issue is “especially concerning now that inflation, food and meat prices are very high and many consumers, especially lower income consumers, are struggling financially,” the lawsuit says.
  • In 2010, the U.K.