Burger King is an American fast food chain that specializes in hamburgers, french fries, and other fast food items. It was founded in 1953 in Miami, Florida, and has since grown to become one of the largest fast-food chains in the world, with thousands of locations across the globe. Burger King is known for its flame-grilled burgers, the Whopper being its signature sandwich, as well as its unique menu offerings such as the Impossible Whopper, a plant-based burger.