The 10 Greatest Hits in American Fast Food History

Photo by: Burger King

2. Burger King Whopper
Burger King's signature sandwich has reached such heights that the chain calls itself the original Home of the Whopper. What goes into a dish of such stature? A quarter pound of flame-broiled beef stacked with tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, pickles, and white onion atop a sesame-seed bun. The Original Whopper first graced menus in 1957, introducing consumers to fast and flame-broiled burgers, and taking a ... more 

Photo by: Burger King

2. Burger King Whopper
Burger King's signature sandwich has reached such heights that the chain calls itself the original Home of the Whopper. What goes into a dish of such stature? A quarter pound of flame-broiled beef stacked with tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, pickles, and white onion atop a sesame-seed bun. The Original Whopper first graced menus in 1957, introducing consumers to fast and flame-broiled burgers, and taking a strong stand against the fried variety served up by its competitors. Since its launch, the Whopper has evolved to meet the wants of its loyal enthusiasts (more than 11 million people visit the worldwide chain each day), offering the option to beef up your serving with double or triple the patties.
More from Gourmet:
Gourmet's 12 Best Burgers of All Time less