Burger King is encouraging customers to order from rival indepedents and fast food chains.
BK posted an update on its social media pages, which asks followers to support any food businesses they can during the new coronavirus lockdown.
In a post titled 'Order From McDonald's', Burger King UK wrote: "We know, we never thought we’d be saying this either."
"We never thought we'd be asking you to do this. Just like we never thought we'd be encouraging you to order from KFC, Subway, Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Five Guys, Greggs, Taco Bell, Papa John's, Leon...or any of the independent food outlets, too numerous to mention here In short, from any of our sister food chains (fast or not so fast).
"We never thought we'd be asking you to do this, but restaurants employing thousands of staff really need your support at the moment.
"So, if you want to help, keep treating yourself to tasty meals through home delivery, takeaway or drive-thru. Getting a Whopper is always best, but ordering a Bic Mac is not such a bad thing."
