Suit Dismissed After Plaintiffs Admit ‘Whopper’ Ads Used Real Burgers

( January 30, 2026, 1:18 PM EST) -- MIAMI — A Florida federal judge on Jan. 29 dismissed a false advertising lawsuit against Burger King Corp. (BKC) for allegedly deceptively advertising burgers including the “Whopper” to appear 35% larger than they actually are, after the parties filed a joint stipulation in which the plaintiffs “acknowledge” that BKC made the ads using its authentic beef patties and BKC said it will not pursue sanctions against the plaintiffs’ lawyers....