December 4, 2024
At the Burger King Foundation, we are rooted in the legacy of innovation, leadership, and community — values that have guided us since the very beginning. That’s why we’re thrilled to see Burger King’s history spotlighted in a recent episode of This Day in Miami History, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the defining stories of South Florida.
🎧 Listen to the episode here: This Day in Miami History – The Story of Burger King
The episode explores the often-overlooked origins of Burger King, revisiting the early days of our founding in Miami-Dade County. It features insights from co-founder James McLamore's son and grandson, Whit and Sterling, drawing on his memoir, The Burger King: A Whopper of a Story on Life and Leadership. Through their voices, listeners gain a personal and powerful look at McLamore’s entrepreneurial journey and the leadership principles that continue to shape the Burger King brand today.
At the Burger King Foundation, we carry forward that spirit through our commitment to education and opportunity. Our BURGER KING℠ Scholars program — inspired in part by McLamore’s belief in giving back — has awarded more than $55 million in scholarships to over 45,000 students across North America since 2000.
📘 Learn more about the memoir featured in the episode: The Burger King: A Whopper of a Story on Life and Leadership
As we celebrate our past, we continue looking forward — investing in the next generation of leaders just as our founders envisioned. Thank you to This Day in Miami History for helping share our story.
