Where did Burger King come from?

Other sources, however, trace Burger King back to Insta-Burger King, a venture founded in Jacksonville, Florida, by Keith Kramer and Matthew Burns in 1953. McLamore and Edgerton sold their first franchises in 1959, and Burger King soon became a national chain.

What is a Burger King Whopper?

This quarter-pound (4 oz (110 g)) hamburger was created by Burger King's new owners James McLamore and David Edgerton as a way to differentiate BK from other burger outlets at the time. Since its inception, the Whopper has become synonymous with Burger King and has become the focus of much of its advertising.

What does Burger King Corporation do?

It also responsible for providing marketing and related services to the parent company. The majority of Burger King restaurants, approximately 90%, are privately held franchises. In North America, Burger King Corporation is responsible for licensing operators and administering of stores.

Could Burger King be renamed in Australia?

As a result, Burger King provided the Australian franchisee, Jack Cowin, with a list of possible alternative names derived from pre-existing trademarks already registered by Burger King and its then corporate parent Pillsbury, that could be used to name the Australian restaurants.