The Whopper was Burger King's flagship sandwich for nearly a decade after its 1957 introduction. McDonald's first premium hamburger debuted in 1976.
A real meaty flame-grilled Whopper beef patty, topped with tangy pickles, ketchup, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and fresh onions.
From the 1980s to the 2000s, Restaurant Brands International (QSR) produced simple variations on the formula. The chain may have added barbecue sauce or changed the cheese, but the alterations were minor.
Burger King has expanded their Whopper definition recently. The current Whopper Melts use toasted bread rounds instead of sesame seed buns.
With the Texas Whopper, the company introduced new Whoppers in 2006. That wasn't a big change—it was typical of promotions.
Things got weirder with the Angry Whopper and Halloween Whoppers with crimson and black buns. Burger King has a new app-only meal to promote its Whopper Melt range.
McDonald's nutrition page shows a Coke float but doesn't let you order one. Burger King's website lists a Coke Float, but it's not on the menu.
We improved significantly in the period. We have over 40% digital sales growth at Burger King and Popeyes. "Those teams are doing a great job with the basics," he remarked.