Ocean County Scanner News received a surprising news tip today. The report said that the Burger King on Fischer Blvd in Toms River had suddenly closed. In fact the Burger King corporate website, still shows the location as open.

Penske Rental Truck behind Closed, former Burger King location at 931 Fischer Blvd in Toms River, NJ

We sent our own OCSN17 (Gary Beeg Jr) out to get some more info.

CLOSED Sign: Thanks patrons for their support, recommends patrons visit another Burger King Location at 44 Route 37 East in Toms River, NJ

According to an unnamed source, the landlord for the lot increased the rent, and the decision was made to close. It was said that all employee’s had either transferred to other restaurant locations, or found other employment.

For Lease Sign on the site of the Former Burger King on Fischer Blvd in Toms River, NJ

But don’t fear, Burger King is not leaving Tom’s River all together. There is another location at 44 Route 37 East in Toms River willing to offer you a Whopper of a deal.