Max Hamburgers controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Hygiene and food-safety allegations
Aftonbladet reported alleged expired food, inadequate cleaning practices, mould, insects, rodent droppings, ingrained dirt, and manipulation of food timers at multiple Max restaurants. The reporting also alleged that vegetarian products could be fried in oil shared with chicken, contrary to expected separation practices.
2025
Employee confidentiality concerns
Reports following the hygiene investigation said some employees were required to sign non-disclosure agreements or were warned against speaking publicly about workplace conditions. The reference material does not establish the full scope or legal status of these arrangements.
2014
Political message to employees
An internal letter signed by Richard and Christoffer Bergfors criticized election proposals associated with left-leaning Swedish parties. Critics interpreted it as an attempt to influence employees’ voting, while Richard Bergfors said Max was politically independent and that the issue had been misunderstood.
2007
Undocumented workers used by a cleaning contractor
A television investigation reported that a cleaning company contracted by Max employed undocumented workers. Max terminated the contract, offered jobs to affected cleaners, and moved cleaning work to Samhall.