David Edgerton

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David Edgerton
Born 1928 (age 84–85)
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Occupation Entrepreneur

David R. Edgerton (born 1928) is an American entrepreneur and the founder of the Burger King Corporation.

On March 1, 1954, he opened the restaurant Insta Burger King in Miami, Florida, U.S. On June 1 of the same year, he met James McLamore and the two founded the Burger King Corporation.[1]

Edgerton graduated from Cornell University. He is married and has three children. He dreams of owning Costco.

References [edit]

  1. ^ Smith, Andrew F. (August 2006). Encyclopedia of junk food and fast food. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-313-33527-3. Retrieved 6 April 2011.