Big King controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Big Jack trademark litigation
Hungry Jack's Big Jack campaign highlighted similarities to McDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's responded by filing a trademark-infringement lawsuit.
1997
Big King launch amid Hudson Foods beef recall
The product was introduced while Burger King faced public scrutiny over a major beef recall involving supplier Hudson Foods. Critics questioned whether the heavily promoted launch could distract from the recall.