Burger Kings Original Whopper Turns 55Burger Kings Original Whopper Turns 55

MIAMIAll hail the king. Burger King Worldwide is celebrating the 55th anniversary of its original WHOPPER® sandwich with three new, limited-time only (LTO) menu items in commemorative retro-style anniversary packaging.

The new 55th Anniversary LTOs include the Wisconsin White Cheddar WHOPPER® Sandwich featuring thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon and natural Wisconsin white cheddar cheese; the ANGRY WHOPPER® Sandwich featuring thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon, melted Habanero cheese, jalapeño slices, spicy onion petals and angry sauce;  and Seasoned Sweet Potato Curly Fries.

 The WHOPPER® Sandwich has been the iconic flagship of the BURGER KING® menu since its introduction in 1957," said Flavia Faugeres, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer, Burger King Worldwide. We invite consumers to join us in celebrating this milestone with delicious, new limited-time products created in honor of AMERICAS FAVORITE BURGER."