Massachusetts Burger King Removes Overdosing Sign After Complaints

A Burger King in Massachusetts was in hot water for displaying a sign that read: “You are ONLY allowed ONE overdose and then you are banned from this establishment.”

According to a customer who spoke to WBZ, it seems there is a large amount of drug activity in the particular location of the fast food chain. The customer said, “It’s common knowledge, people do use those restrooms to do that sort of thing. There have been overdoses in there.”

“We are in the midst of an opioid crisis and signs like this don’t help,” remarked Georganna Koppermann of AdCare, a substance abuse treatment center that offers inpatient and outpatient services to those struggling with addiction.

Burger King told WBZ that it is investigating the situation and a spokesperson commented, “The actions of this Team Member were an isolated incident and do not reflect the Burger King brand values or the values of the Franchisee, who independently owns and operates this restaurant. The Franchisee is investigating this incident thoroughly and will take the actions they believe are appropriate.”