30 Things You Need to Know Before You Eat at Burger King

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1. The Whopper Has Been Enjoyed Since 1957

Image source MashedAfter the Miami-based franchisees, businessmen James McLamore and David Edgerton, bought the company, they wanted something eye catching and yet simple. They decided on renaming the fast food outlet 'Burger King' and created its signature patty, the iconic Whopper!

2. There's A Crazy 800 Calorie Secret Menu Suicide Burger

Image source Daily MailIf you are looking for a burger that is totally over the top yet acceptable. your luck is in! The 'Suicide Burger' is made up of 4 patties, 4 slices of bacon, 4 slices of cheeses and of course the special sauce. As long as you aren't on a health kick, then go for it and maybe ignore the fact that its 800 calories, contains 175mg of cholesterol and 2,430mg of sodium!

3. Burger King Introduced A 'Left-Handed' Whopper

Image source FoodbeastIn 1998, Burger King announced a very special Whopper, designed for left-handed customers. The company stated it had been rotated 180 degrees to make it easier for them to eat. Customers flocked to their local Burger King, only to be told it was 1st April - April Fool!

4. Endless Supply Of Burger And Fries With Crown Card

Image source MashedCelebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Hugh Laurie, George Lucas, Robert Downey Jr. and Jay Leno all have the special coveted gold card for free food at Burger King. Some would say it's not fair as thee famous people can well afford to pay for their meal but, hey, that's showbusiness!

5. Snoop Dogg Trained Burger King Employees

Image source Daily MirrorIf you don't believe us, then get yourself on to YouTube and you can see Snoop Dog training up new employees at a branch of Burger King in the States. He was drafted in to make a training video and obviously it was an advertising campaign. It worked and apparently, sales went up as well as views online.

6. Mothers Day Treat For Pregnant Women

Image source GrabarzPregnancy Whoppers contain strange combinations such as pickles and whipped cream so would appeal to those expectant women with cravings. Nine limited edition Pregnancy Whoppers were launched in Germany, just before Mother's Day and they went down a storm.

7. Angry Burger

Image source QSR WebBurger King released a limited edition burger in 2009 called the 'Angry Whopper.' In addition to the usual Whopper components, this tasty treat had spicy crispy onions, pepper jack cheese, jalapeños and an 'angry sauce' which was supposed to be HOT, although some consumers suggested it wasn't hot enough.

8. 1954 Was The Most Exciting Year For Burger King

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Keith G Cramer, the owner of Keith's Drive-In Restaurant in Daytona Beach, Florida, went into partnership with his father-in-law and that was the best decision he ever made. Burger King was born and it was successful from the word 'go', with queues round the block every day.

9. Get to Hungry Jack's In Australia

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Due to copyright laws that protect the name of Burger King with another Australian company, BK had to think out of the burger bun and so came up with 'Hungry Jacks' , the name of one of its franchisees Down Under. The name hasn't changed in all the years!

10. Sarah Michelle Gellar Starred In Burger King Commercial

Image source Times Of IndiaCheck out this cute commercial from 1981. Sarah Michelle Gellar (before she went blonde) made her tv debut advertising Burger King. This was two years before she appeared in 'An Invasion of Privacy.' Maybe she has to thank BK for her long standing stardom as Buffy!

11. Get Your Hot Dogs Here

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As if we weren't spoiled enough for choice about which burger or meal deal to plump for as we approached the counter at Burger King, they went and made our decision more difficult by offering hot dogs, grilled franks with Whopper sauces as well as chilli and cheese.

12. Feeling Lazy - Get A Burger King Delivery To Your Sofa

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Even if you have a Burger King close to where you live, sometimes you just cannot be bothered to leave the house to pick one up, especially if you are having a duvet day. No worries as you can order a delivery straight to your home and then pig out in the comfort of your own sofa!

13. It Inspired A Meme-Worthy Joke From Comedian

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If you don't remember the infamous 2006 stand-up set, get yourself on YouTube immediately - you must listen to it! Dane Cook explains one of his first ever jobs was at Burger King, but that he called it the BK Lounge instead so it seemed like he was working at a night club.

14. BK Has Pulled LOADS Of Stunts

Image source ContagiousBurger King is always coming up with unusual stunts and campaigns to keep customers on their toes but this one was a corker! Burger King’s Whopper Detour promotion unlocked when users came within 500 feet of one of McDonald’s restaurants. BK would then offer then a big discount if they used BK instead of its competitor.

15. There's A Mad Loyalty Scheme You Have To Join

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Whenever we google something to purchase on our electronic devices, we often get bombarded with offers, Burger King included. Rather than deleting it, check out the loyalty programme for free burgers and loads of other offers that are too good to miss. .

16. Buy Your Whopper In 80 Countries

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If you can't bear to be away from your favourite Burger King restaurant in your area, then this news will cheer you up. You can have your usual Whopper in France, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Trinidad .... and visit up to 13,000 locations worldwide, scattered over 80 countries.

17. The Logo Is Always Changing - for a reason

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Ranging from a hand drawn king in 1955 to the blue encircled bun-capped text of the 1990s, Burger King's logo has changed many times over the many decades. It's important for the company to carry on attracting new customers - you can never have enough!

18. Brilliant Junior Menu Hack

Image source Ron LuIf you fancy getting more food for less money (and who doesn't) then try this hack. If you were planning on ordering a cheese burger then consider a Kids Cheese Burger Meal instead. You'll get less food but if you order two of them, it still works out cheaper than the regular meal and more food on your plate.

19. Get Up to 20% Of Your BK Meal

Image source CampaignThere's nothing that we love more saving money on food. If you are a student, that can mean the world! Head over to 'Student Deals' on 'Just Eat' and you could get up to 20% off your bill. That equates to five meals for the price of four so it's well worth looking into it.

20. Burger King App Deals

Image source Daily MailA true Burger King classic has to be the Whopper and it is one of our favourite meals. We've found a way to get it cheaper than £7.49 and it couldn't be easier. Just download the app for access to your Burger King vouchers and get a free Whopper on your first click and collect order.

21. Burger King’s Original King Was Filled With Helium

Image source Getty ImagesEveryone is familiar with Burger King’s expressionless King mascot which looked a tad creepy. Tanks of helium were also outfitted with a plastic king head so that kids could fill up balloons. Back in 2004, an executive came across one of the helium heads being sold on eBay and this inspired him to pursue the surrealistic King character.

22. The Grim Truth Behind The Black Buns

Image source Getty ImagesThe burgers in Japan are dyed with bamboo charcoal to make them black. This might seem weird to us but the Japanese are used to black-coloured foods so it makes it more attractive to them. These buns are safe to eat, not like the Halloween black buns which contain really unhealthy additives.

23. Burger King Owners Were Inspired By McDonald's

Image source Eat This, Not ThatMcDonald's isn't just classed as Burger King's competition but serves as a huge inspiration. Back when McDonald's just got going, the original owners of Burger King thought there was definitely a high enough demand for burgers on the market and so opened their own shop.

24. Burger King In Helsinki Comes With A Sauna

Image source MediumIt's well known that Finnish people love their saunas, so much so that there is even one in Burger King. We aren't sure if fast food and hot, steamy rooms are a good match for each other, but going by the number of customers who make use of the facility, it appears to be a winner.

25. Produced In Spain, 'Whopper Wine' Supposedly Pairs Great With The Whopper

Image source InsiderSpanish natives love a good, full bodied glass of red wine so when they produced the Whopper wine that supposedly paired perfectly with the famous burger, people HAD to try the combination. It became an advertising phenomenon that worked as customers started ordering it in place of fizzy drinks.

26. Burger King Helped Robert Downey Jnr Get Clean

Image source Whoa.coRobert Downey, Jr. was so addicted to drugs like heroin that when he ordered a burger from Burger King in 2002, it tasted disgusting. He said this was his wake up call to get clean. ' It was such a disgusting burger I ordered,' Downey Jnr said. 'I had that and this big soda and I thought something really bad was going to happen.'

27. Free Whopper For Deleting Friends On Facebook

Image source BhatnaturallyIn 2009, Burger King launched a clever campaign that if you unfriended 10 friends on Facebook, you were entitled to a free Whopper. Then the ex-friend would receive a notification explaining that their friendship was less valuable than a whopper. Clever marketing!

28. Most Expensive Recall In History

Image source YouTubeAfter a 13 month baby girl suffocated in 2000 on a 'Poke Ball,' a toy in the Kids Meal, Burger King took drastic measures and re-called all the toys. It went down as one of the most expensive recalls in history. Since then, great care has been taken regarding the products found in these boxes.

29. It Was Originally Called Insta-Burger King

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Because the Burger King chain was originally advertised as a fast food outlet, the name reflected this and it used to be called 'Insta-Burger King.' Once it was well known enough to be fast on flipping, the 'insta' was dropped and no one even commented - they were happy enough to eat the burgers!

30. Whopper or Big Mac?

Image source Eat This, Not ThatThis seems to be the big question with burger lovers everywhere. It's not as simple as that because the Whopper, with its quarter pound patty, is actually very similar to a McDonald’s Big N’ Tasty, introduced in 1997. Some prefer McDonald's fries and the final outcome was that it was all a mater of personal preference.

31. You Can Customize Your Drink!

Image source RedditIn most Burger King restaurants, there's a 'freestyle' drinks machine where you can actually combine over a hundred different flavor combinations. And it doesn't just end with your normal cold drinks, either - you can also customize flavors for your milkshakes, smoothies and even frappes! All you need to do is ask - if you don't ask, you don't get!

32. And There Are Actually Secret Flavors

Image source RedditThis drink customization also gets more mysterious and secret during particular seasons and holidays. You can get access to these limited-time flavors by knowing to look out for them! For example, 'Secret Santa' is a drink flavor you can get your hands on in Burger King restaurants over the Christmas period - and it's worth it!

33. You Don't Have To Choose Fries OR Onion Rings - You Can Have Both

Image source DelishOne of the most difficult choices for BK customers can be trying to choose the ideal side: tasty fries or delicious onion rings? But never worry about making this choice again with this hack: you can have both! All you need to do is ask for half of each. They'll put half portion of fries and half portion of onion rings in one container for you. No extra charge!

34. Make Your Own ICEE Float Dessert

Image source DelishThis hack combines two popular and delicious desserts in one - so why wouldn't you? All you need to do is order your favorite flavor of ICEE from the restaurant, and then add it to your chosen flavor of ice cream! Enjoy your new delicious dessert, with two desserts in one. You'll never go back!

35. There's Actually A Veggie Whopper

Image source RedditNot many people know this because the vegetarian options never get the media buzz that the meat options do. But if you've recently switched to vegetarian options but you're missing that sweet taste of the traditional Whopper, don't fear - you can have a veggie whopper. All the same amazing ingredients and taste, minus the meat.

36. Employees Have A Secret Slogan For Making Fries

Image source RedditThe slogan goes like this: "Hot Fries, No Lies". This one relates to whether you want your fries hot and fresh or not - because, as we know, from most fast food places, some fries have been made a while ago and sat on the side for a bit. So if you want your fries straight up hot and fresh, just ask your server and they'll make them fresh for you. No lies!

37. Always, ALWAYS Choose The Value Cup For Drinks

Image source RedditEating out gets expensive, and even fast food carries a high price tag when you're eating it all the time. If you want to concentrate more on paying your bills but still want the sweet taste of BK from time to time, choose a value cup instead of the usual small, medium or large. The value cup is only a dollar, and you get free refills anyway! So knock it back like a shot and go get some more.

38. Save Money And Calories By Choosing A Kids Meal

Image source RedditYou'll never get penalized at a fast food joint for ordering a kid's meal as an adult - nobody cares. You can save money if you're not feeling too hungry and just want a small meal by ordering a kid's meal. Bonus: you'll even get a dessert included in the price instead of a toy if you just ask!

39. There's Actually A Prime Time Slot For The Perfect Cookies

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If you're heading to a BK restaurant because you wanted that delicious gooey cookie to satisfy your sweet tooth, then you need to make sure you're going at the right time of day for the best ones. If you head there between opening time and 11AM, the cookies will be much better. So that's the perfect excuse to have cookies for breakfast!

40. You Can Actually Get Ice For Cheap From Burger King

Image source RedditPlanning on throwing a party and not sure where you're going to get a huge supply of ice from? Struggling in the summer heat and want a stash of ice on the cheap? Well Burger King don't just do amazing burgers. You can buy 10-pound bags of ice for a bargain price, and a lot of the time you even get more than you paid for because they never measure it accurately.

41. ALWAYS Check The Back Of Your Receipt For Money-Saving Deals!

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42. Get French Fries On Your Burger

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There actually used to be an official French Fry Burger on the menu, but it's not on anymore. That doesn't mean you can't still get it, though - all you need to do is ask! You just need to order the burger you want and ask them to put some fries on the burger, too. If you have a nice server, they'll do it free of charge.

43. You Can Ask For Two Bottom Buns If You Don't Like Sesame Seeds

Image source Reddit Are you constantly suffering for, or avoiding, your favorite burger because sesame seeds give you the ick? Well you don't need to suffer anymore. You can actually ask to have the non-sesame bottom bun placed on the top of the burger instead of the traditional sesame top bun. Or, you can always ask for a brioche bun instead. Last resort? Ask for no bun!

44. Never Be Afraid To Ask To Customize

Image source RedditMost people rock up to a BK restaurant and think they have to order exactly what's on the menu, or at the very least ask for something without an ingredient, like no pickles. But you can customize so much at BK if you just ask! So it's always worth checking if you want something a certain way - chances are, they'll do it for you.

45. If You're Hungry, Order Fries Instead Of Onion Rings

Image source TripAdvisorIf you want to get more food for your money, and more stodge for your tummy, you're best ordering fries. It may seem obvious, but onion rings will take up more room in the container, which means you're getting less food if you order these as a side instead of French fries. So if you only care about feeling full, go for fries.

46. You Can Add Bacon To Anything You Want

Image source MashedAnd we mean anything. Not just as an extra on your burger - oh no. You can have a slice of bacon sticking out of your ice cream, dunked in your milkshake or even floating in your drink if that's what you're really into. Once again, if you want bacon, all you need to do is ask!

47. Add French Toast To Your Breakfast Sandwich

Image source RedditBecause who doesn't want more breakfast with their breakfast? If you're ordering a breakfast sandwich, you can actually have some pieces of French toast stuffed in there, too. The best thing about this is that you can have syrup with the toast, which means a deliciously sweet sauce as an extra on your breakfast sandwich!

48. You Can Add Onion Rings To Your Salad

Image source FoursquareLet's be honest - if you're eating at BK, then a salad isn't going to be the healthiest thing out there either. And some people just like salads and not necessarily for losing weight purposes. So if you want a salad, but you want to indulge too and make it more interesting, you can ask for onion rings to be added to it!

49. You Can Actually Make Your Own McWhopper

Image source RedditIf you love both Whoppers and Big Macs but can't choose between them, you can create your own McWhopper burger and enjoy the best of both. All you need to do is build your own with some key ingredients: order one of each sandwich, then take the middle bun of the Big Mac and place it on the top of the Whopper from the tomatoes onwards. This means a burger that tastes like both, and you get more meat and pickles then you usually would!

50. And McDonald's Actually Refused To Do An Official Collaboration (Boo)

Image source BuzzFeedThere was actually a time, back in 2015, when Burger King wanted to collaborate with McDonald's on International Peace Day to make a McWhopper for fans - but McDonald's refused. So if you're mad that you now have to make your own, you can take it out on McDonald's by spending more money at Burger King instead, I guess.

30 Things You Need to Know Before You Eat at Burger King

1. The Whopper Has Been Enjoyed Since 1957

2. There's A Crazy 800 Calorie Secret Menu Suicide Burger

3. Burger King Introduced A 'Left-Handed' Whopper

4. Endless Supply Of Burger And Fries With Crown Card

5. Snoop Dogg Trained Burger King Employees

6. Mothers Day Treat For Pregnant Women

7. Angry Burger

8. 1954 Was The Most Exciting Year For Burger King

9. Get to Hungry Jack's In Australia

10. Sarah Michelle Gellar Starred In Burger King Commercial

11. Get Your Hot Dogs Here

12. Feeling Lazy - Get A Burger King Delivery To Your Sofa

13. It Inspired A Meme-Worthy Joke From Comedian

14. BK Has Pulled LOADS Of Stunts

15. There's A Mad Loyalty Scheme You Have To Join

16. Buy Your Whopper In 80 Countries

17. The Logo Is Always Changing - for a reason

18. Brilliant Junior Menu Hack

19. Get Up to 20% Of Your BK Meal

20. Burger King App Deals

21. Burger King’s Original King Was Filled With Helium

22. The Grim Truth Behind The Black Buns

23. Burger King Owners Were Inspired By McDonald's

24. Burger King In Helsinki Comes With A Sauna

25. Produced In Spain, 'Whopper Wine' Supposedly Pairs Great With The Whopper

26. Burger King Helped Robert Downey Jnr Get Clean

27. Free Whopper For Deleting Friends On Facebook

28. Most Expensive Recall In History

29. It Was Originally Called Insta-Burger King

30. Whopper or Big Mac?

31. You Can Customize Your Drink!

32. And There Are Actually Secret Flavors

33. You Don't Have To Choose Fries OR Onion Rings - You Can Have Both

34. Make Your Own ICEE Float Dessert

35. There's Actually A Veggie Whopper

36. Employees Have A Secret Slogan For Making Fries

37. Always, ALWAYS Choose The Value Cup For Drinks

38. Save Money And Calories By Choosing A Kids Meal

39. There's Actually A Prime Time Slot For The Perfect Cookies

40. You Can Actually Get Ice For Cheap From Burger King

41. ALWAYS Check The Back Of Your Receipt For Money-Saving Deals!

42. Get French Fries On Your Burger

43. You Can Ask For Two Bottom Buns If You Don't Like Sesame Seeds

44. Never Be Afraid To Ask To Customize

45. If You're Hungry, Order Fries Instead Of Onion Rings

46. You Can Add Bacon To Anything You Want

47. Add French Toast To Your Breakfast Sandwich

48. You Can Add Onion Rings To Your Salad

49. You Can Actually Make Your Own McWhopper

50. And McDonald's Actually Refused To Do An Official Collaboration (Boo)

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