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when was the whopper introduced

The Whopper was introduced by Burger King in 1957.

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  • The Whopper debuted in 1957 as Burger King’s signature large hamburger, created by co‑founder James McLamore after he noticed a rival selling bigger burgers in Gainesville, Florida.
  • It originally sold for 37 cents and quickly became central to Burger King’s branding as the “Home of the Whopper,” helping define the era of big, customizable fast‑food burgers.

Over the decades, the Whopper has stayed recognizable while being remixed through limited editions, regional twists, and marketing stunts, but its origin traces back firmly to that 1957 launch.

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