- In 1954, the very first Burger King opened its doors.
- An early version of the Burger King logo featured curved letters sandwiched between two yellow buns.
- The Whopper, which has been around since 1957, was still popular well into the 1980s.
Burger King has grown from a small-time burger joint to a major American corporation.
When Burger King first opened in 1954, it served 18-cent flame-broiled burgers, milkshakes, and fries.
The chain quickly grew to become the second-largest fast-food chain in the country, behind McDonald’s, and now it consistently ranks among the biggest fast-food chains in the world.
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The 1980s was a time of growth for the brand, as well as multiple menu changes. However, some aspects of visiting the restaurants, such as the chain’s salad bars, haven’t stood the test of time.
Here’s a look back at what it was like to visit Burger King in the 1980s.
