Interesting move. Mergers usually extend markets so probably the Burger King gurus thought that they needed this to make sales increase. Probably to equal McDonald's cafe section.
Woman sues Burger King over hot coffee spill
A Walnut Creek woman who said she suffered burns after scalding hot coffee in a cup with an unsecured lid spilled into her lap is suing a Burger King restaurant. The suit is seeking unspecified damages for medical expenses and lost wages. Ref. Source 3y