The History of Burger KingHome of the Whopper

James McLamore & David Edgerton

James McLamore & David Edgerton buy Insta-Burger King in 1953

The Whopper is BornJames McLamore comes up with the idea of the “Whopper” in 1957 along with the memorable “Home of the Whopper”

Pillsbury Group Acquisition

In 1967 the Pillsbury Group purchases Burger King and its 275 stores, providing the capital boost needed for Burger King to grow across the United States

First Drive-Thru Window

In 1975 Burger King introduces the Drive-Thru window in many restaurants across the country

Breakfast Menu Introduced

Burger King introduces its breakfast menu in 1975

Grand Metropolitan PLC Purchases Pillsbury Group

In 1989 Grand Metropolitan PLC acquires the Pillsbury Group taking over Burger King’s operations

Grand Metropolitan PLC with Guinness & Co. Merge to Form

Diageo PLCIn 1997 Grand Metropolitan PLC with Guinness & Co. merge to form Diageo PLC relocating ownership from the United States to Europe

Diageo PLC sells Burger King

In 2002 Diageo PLC sells Burger King to Texas Pacific Group, Bain Capital Partners, and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners

Burger King Is Acquired by 3G Capital

In 2010 Burger King Corporation is bought by global investment firm 3G Capital