David Edgerton | |
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Born |
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
May 26, 1927
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
David R. Edgerton (born May 26, 1927) is an American entrepreneur and the founder of the Burger King Corporation. On March 1, 1954, he opened a franchise outlet of the restaurant chain Insta Burger King in Miami, Florida. On June 1 of the same year, he met James McLamore and the two founded the Burger King Corporation. Edgerton graduated from Cornell University. He currently serves on the advisory board of Avantcare, Inc.