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History of BK
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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