Wendy’s
Dave Thomas and Phil Clauss worked for the founder of KFC when they decided to open up their own place a few years later. The first Wendy’s was opened in an old car dealership and sold old fashioned burgers for 55 cents each. They named the restaurant after Thomas’ daughter, Melinda Lou, who was called “Wendy” by her siblings. The burger idea was inspired by Thomas’ trip to Kewpee Hamburgers in Michigan. So, he sold square patties with corners to make it easier for the customers to see the quality of meat.
Wendy’s
Burger King
Burger King was opened in 1954 in Miami, Florida by David Edgerton and James McLamore. However, it was then named “Insta-Burger”. Its most famous dish was the “Whopper”. It first appeared on the menu for just 37 cents and has since been the most popular item on their menu. In 1967, the two founders ended up selling the company to Pillsbury Company.
Burger King
