MIAMI — Burger King's Whopper sandwich is 50 years old.
To help kick off the celebration, the Whopper sandwich and the famous Burger "King" will be immortalized Dec. 6, 2007, in Madame Tussauds wax attraction in New York City's Times Square. The burger is the first food product to receive such an honor.
"The Whopper sandwich is a sensation worldwide. Whether you're 15 or 50, live in Austin or Austria, the Whopper stands for a big, flame-grilled burger made your way," said Russ Klein, president of global marketing, strategy and innovation for Burger King Corp. "Burger King started the customization phenomenon with the Whopper, and our guests keep coming back because they always get what they want — a superior burger that delivers on their individual tastes."
