Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd. (RBA), master franchisee of restaurant chain Burger King in India, continues to strengthen its association with the Indian Army. The partnership with ACWF began on Republic Day 2026, received an overwhelming response, enabling RBA to contribute over ₹20 lakh in support of the fund.
Encouraged by the response, RBA will now carry this initiative forward as an ongoing tradition, marking it on two significant national occasions each year, Independence Day on 15 August 2026 and Republic Day on 26 January 2027.
Taking this partnership further to the next level, RBA has partnered with the Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) to create career opportunities for retired Army professionals within the RBA ecosystem. As part of this collaboration, four retired Army professionals have joined RBA (Burger King India) starting 21st July 2026, reflecting the company’s broader commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
Major General Ajay Singh Chauhan, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal, MD AWPO said:
“Partnering with Burger King marks another significant step in AWPO’s mission to empower our Veterans, Widows and Wards with meaningful employment. We deeply appreciate Burger King’s recognition of the dedication, professional competence and integrity that our personnel bring to customer service and operations. This partnership with Burger King establishes structured career pathways into the retail and hospitality ecosystem helping our Veterans transition smoothly and continue serving the nation with pride.”
Rajeev Varman, Group CEO and Whole-time Director, Restaurant Brands Asia, said: ” At Restaurant Brands Asia, we continue to work closely with the communities. We are incredibly proud to now be able to partner with the Army Central Welfare Fund (ACWF) and Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO). Through this initiative, we attempt to make a meaningful contribution for our country’s saviours and their families.”
Namrata Tiwari, Group Chief People Officer, Restaurant Brands Asia, said: “We are committed to deepening our relationship with the Indian Army by creating real, long-term opportunities for those who have served the nation. Our collaboration with AWPO reflects this commitment, and we look forward to welcoming and assimilating retired Army professionals into the RBA workforce.”