New Delhi, March 27 -- In a display of corporate accountability, a burger chain in the United States awarded bonuses of nearly $1.5 million (around Rs.15 crore) to its employees for handling extreme pressure during a promotional campaign.

The burger chain, Five Guys, launched a buy-one-get-one-free offer on February 17 to mark its 40th anniversary. However, the fast-food outlet did not expect a massive influx of customers, which placed significant strain on employees and operations.

"The promotion spread far beyond what we anticipated, and our hardworking crews were placed in a difficult situation," Five Guys was quoted as saying by the New York Post.

"We also want to recognise the incredible men and women working in our restaurants," ...