Burger King's Whopper Is Getting a Major Upgrade first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.

Burger King has had its fair share of controversies over the years, but there's one menu item that just didn't seem to attract American fast food fans.

Mykale Baker dropped by Burger King after his high school graduation ceremony for a late meal. When he noticed his colleagues swamped with orders, he jumped in to help.

An 18-year-old high school graduate in Georgia can now afford to go to college after his act of generosity on graduation night led to a viral TikTok and fundraiser.

A Georgia teen's dedication to his Burger King job on graduation night sparked viral attention, leading to a six-figure GoFundMe fund and a scholarship for his college education.

In September of that year, Burger King officially announced its $400 million Reclaim the Flame turnaround strategy involving remodels, equipment upgrades, digital enhancements, and an improved ...

The Optimist Teen works at Burger King on graduation night, sparks viral college fund “I was always taught to stay focused and keep doing the right thing,” Mykale Baker said.

Burger King saw the overwhelming response and surprised the recent grad with the scholarship. This adds to the thousands donated in an online fundraiser.

Burger King saw the overwhelming response and surprised the recent grad with the scholarship. This adds to the thousands donated in an online fundraiser.

Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.