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• Burger King is one of the largest fast food chains in the world, with more than $2 billion in annual revenue. Burger King is currently the second largest hamburger fast food chain in the the world, trailing only behind McDonald's.

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• Fast Facts

  1. Ticker: BKC (NYSE)
  2. Founded: 1954
  3. Revenue: $2.48 billion (2006)
  4. Staff: 340,000
  5. CEO: John Chidsey
  6. There are 11,220 Burger Kings in 61 countries
  7. Founders: James McLamore and David Edgerton

• A Brief History

  The first Burger King, called "Insta Burger King" opened in 1954 in a Miami, Florida suburb. The company went public with an Initial Public Offering in 2006.

• The Whopper

  Burger King's signature sandwich is the Whopper. The Whopper consists of a 1/4-pound hamburger patty, sesame seed bun, mayonnaise, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, and onions. Burger King founder James McLamore originated the sandwich in 1957, and sold it in his restaurants for 37 cents each.

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