Burger King Addresses 'Now Hiring, Must Be Mexican' Sign

The Burger King billboard at left, which reads “Now Hiring Must Be Mexican,” was recently photographed at a franchise in Ephrata, Washington. After the issue was reported by local radio station KFFM, the story began drawing broader attention — and plenty of ire.

In response to the widening controversy, Burger King released the following statement on its Facebook page, explaining that the offensive sign was the act of a single disgruntled employee, who has since been fired.

“The sign in question was posted briefly last summer, without approval, at a franchisee-owned and operated restaurant.