Burger King (Burger King; also known as: Bulgar King) is a large global fast food restaurant chain originating in the United States, and and known as the three giants of the fast food industry. Burger King was founded by James Mclamore (James Mclamore) and David Edgerton (David Edgerton) in 1954 in Miami, Florida, and now has more than 11,220 chain stores in 61 countries and territories around the world.