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Burger King facts for kids
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| Type | Public (NYSE: BKC) |
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| Industry | Fast food |
| When it was created | 1954 in Miami, Florida |
| People who started it | James McLamore |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Key people | John Chidsey, CEO; James McLamore and David Edgerton, Founders |
| Things made | Fast food (including hamburgers, french fries and milkshakes) |
| Money earned |  $1.94 billion USD (2005) |
| Operating income | $151.00 million USD (2005) |
| Net income | $47.00 million USD (2005) |
| Employees | 30,300 (2006) |
| Website | www.bk.com |
Burger King (often shorted as BK) is a fast food restaurant. It sells hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. In Australia it is known as Hungry Jack's. It was created in 1954 in Miami, Florida, United States by James McLamore and David Edgerton. They have many restaurants world-wide.
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Images for kids
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1955–1968 Burger King logo
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An example of the 20/20 concept interior at a Burger King in Cork, Ireland
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Company headquarters in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida
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Burger King restaurant in Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom
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A Burger King franchise adapted to operate in the historic district of Oaxaca, Mexico
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Burger King located in Chalco, Mexico City
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Burger King in Beijing International Airport, Beijing, China
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The Burger King restaurant in Mattoon, Illinois, originally owned by the Hoot's family. This location was one subject of major litigation by Burger King.
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The Whopper sandwich, Burger King's signature product
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A meal including small French fries, a Whopper Jr., a drink, and packets of Heinz ketchup.
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Food being prepared in a Burger King kitchen in Italy
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The Burger King "crown", worn by Nick Van Eede