US fastfood chain Burger King has said its chief executive, Brad Blum, has left the company after only 18 months in the job.

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Blum is believed to have left due to strategic differences with the company’s board of directors, reported Reuters.


Burger King said it hopes to make a decision on a replacement for Blum by 1 August. Blum was the company’s ninth CEO in 15 years.


Under Blum’s reign, the fastfood company changed advertisement agencies and overhauled its menu, boosting US same-store sales.

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