A new Burger King restaurant is set to open in Blackburn, creating up to 20 jobs for the town. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! The fast-food chain has confirmed it will be opening a branch in Blackburn, with recruitment already underway for an assistant manager. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide AdA new Burger King restaurant is set to open in Blackburn | Mario Tama/Getty Images)Successful applicants will be offered flexible hours, 28 days’ annual leave and staff discounts of up to 70% when dining with friends and family. Jeremy Wright, People Director of Burger King UK, said: “We are really pleased to share that we will be opening a restaurant in Blackburn, and that we are committed to bringing up to 20 new job and career opportunities to the area.