Burger King wants to hire 60,000 new employees. Here's why.

Burger King is ramping up its workforce by hiring around 60,000 new employees this year.

On April 2, Burger King launched a nationwide hiring search to bring on up to 60,000 new employees, from entry-level positions to management, to its nearly 6,500 restaurants in the United States, according to a news release.

The search comes after a series of "brand milestones that have repositioned Burger King restaurants as a destination for both guests and employees," the news release states.

"We need great people to help us keep that momentum going – people who are passionate, hardworking, and genuinely friendly," Burger King President Tom Curtis said in a statement. "A warm welcome goes a long way, and the Team Members who bring that energy every day are at the heart of what makes the Burger King experience special. "

USA TODAY contacted Burger King for more information on how many in-store employees are hired each year, but has not received a response as of April 7.

How much does Burger King pay an hour?

According to Indeed, as of March 30, the average hourly salary for a Burger King team member in the United States is $13.76. Team members in Boston receive the highest hourly salary at $16.91, while those in Columbus, Ohio, are second at $14.87, according to the job site.

The average hourly salary for a manager at Burger King in the United States was $16.38, as of Feb. 27, according to Indeed. The highest-paying cities for Burger King managers were Chicago ($121,727 per year), Los Angeles ($120,269 per year) and Atlanta ($116,386 per year), the job site says.

Burger King recently revamped its Whopper

Notably, the burger chain revamped its iconic Whopper earlier this year, with a "more premium, better tasting bun," "better tasting mayo," all served in a "box to ensure it makes it to guests exactly the way it left the kitchen."

The changes, the first to the Whopper in a decade, came after Curtis invited customers to provide feedback about their experiences with the chain in February.

How to apply to Burger King

A list of open positions across the country is available on the Burger King website at careers.bk.com.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at [email protected].