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The Burger King

A Whopper of a Story on Life and Leadership (for Fans of Company History Books Like My Warren Buffett Bible or Elon Musk)
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Description

Essence: Co-founder and first CEO of Burger King, Jim McLamore, recounts the entrepreneurial journey of an international fast food chain and offers a message to today's budding entrepreneur. This book aims to cover the life of Jim McLamore and the rise of Burger King from the mid-50s through his death in 1996 through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the growth of a company, both good and bad. Additionally, it dives into what to do after success/sale and how to live a full and good life with memories from people he impacted.

Product Details

PublisherTma Press
Publish DateMay 19, 2020
Pages304
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781642502824
Dimensions8.6 X 5.8 X 1.3 inches | 0.5 pounds

About the Author

Jim McLamore was the co-founder and first CEO of Burger King, creating one of the great fast service restaurant chains in the country together with Dave Edgerton. After selling it to Pillsbury and watching over it for the twenty years, he retired and dedicated his life to servicing the South Florida community as Chairman of the University of Miami and avid member of the Fairchild Tropical Gardens.

Reviews

"Jim McLamore's The Burger King is a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs, for those who have worked in the business, and for those looking for inspiration from one of America's great innovators. I have reread The Burger King several times over the years and like to channel some 'McLamore' every time I speak to a large group of our amazing Burger King franchise owners. I am always inspired by this awesome tale of how Jim McLamore and his partner (Burger King co-founder Dave Edgerton) stumbled upon the idea to create America's favorite burger - the now world-famous and iconic Whopper! A great read for business owners and those who want to be one." - Jose Cil, CEO, Restaurants Brands International (parent company of Burger King, Popeyes & Tim Hortons)
"McLamore's book chronicles successes and failures in intensely human way." - The Miami Herald
"Sharing the story of an American dream that turned into a global, iconic brand, this book demonstrates the power of grit, and generosity to others, in creating long-term success." - Amanda Israel, Executive Director - Burger King McLamore Foundation
"Through the lens of Burger King brand co-founder, Jim McLamore this story shares a fresh perspective on what it takes to build an iconic brand and the importance of caring for people and communities as a key part of business success." - Jim Myers, President, Burger King McLamore Foundation

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