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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Kevin Ford, Burger King Cook Who Got Measly Thank You Bag For 27 Years Of Loyalty, To Open Own Food Truck

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Kevin Ford, the Burger King employee who went viral for his perfect attendance, uses donations to purchase a food truck. (Credit: Twitter / BLACK EXCELLENCE @BlacksArchive)

After nearly 30 years of working at Burger King with a perfect attendance record, Kevin Ford is starting a new chapter. After receiving only a small gift bag for his 27 years of service, Ford's story went viral, leading to a fundraising campaign that raised over $400,000. Now, with his daughter by his side, Ford is using that support to open his own food truck.

As reported by TMZ, people were inspired by Ford's viral story on TikTok, which resulted to a fundraising campaign which raised the staggering amount. The video made Ford internet famous in 2022 when his supervisors at the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport celebrated his 27th anniversary at Burger King with a seemingly random assortment of gifts, including a plastic backpack, a movie ticket, a Starbucks cup, and a mix of candy and chocolate.

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