Burger King

This page only shows primary logo variants. For other related logos and images, see: Anniversary Other

Contents
1953–1954	1954–1957	1957–1969	1969–1994	1994–1999
1999–2005	2005–2012	2012–2020	2020–present

Insta-Burger King

1953–1954

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Insta logo closeup

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Burger King's first restaurant opened in 1953 as Insta-Burger King in Jacksonville, Florida. The "Insta" name came from the broiling machines and milkshake machines used in the early restaurants. The Insta-Burger King name was short-lived, lasting for only one year.

Burger King

1954–1957

After Insta-Burger King ran into financial difficulties in 1954, its two Miami-based franchisees David Edgerton and James McLamore purchased the company and renamed it Burger King.

1957–1969

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1969–1999

1969–1994

Introduced on May 1, 1969, this logo is two yellow-bun halves sandwiching the text. This logo (and a later modification, seen below) remained in use on signage at many older locations until 2001, while many others retained the signs with the old logos until 2004/2005. This logo was briefly revived for a commercial during Super Bowl LIII in February 2019. In May of the same year, it was reused on cup drinks to promote the third season of Netflix's series Stranger Things (which takes place in the 80's).

1994–1999

Introduced on May 1, 1994, this logo is a modified version of the 1969 logo with the text looking much less cartoony than in the original. Although this logo was retired in 1999, it is still used in some countries including Australia, where the Hungry Jack's restaurant chain uses a logo based on this design.

1999–2020

1999–2005

Designer:  Sterling Brands

Typography:  Unknown

On July 1, 1999, Burger King unveiled a new logo designed by Sterling Brands. This logo is similar to the 1969 and 1994 logos before it, but with a blue C-shaped crescent around the logo. This logo is still used on signs at some locations.

2005–2012

2012–2020

2020–present

Designer:  Jones Knowles Ritchie

Typography:  Flame

On December 21, 2020, Burger King started rolling out a modified version of the 1969 and 1994 logos. Restaurants, commercials, uniforms, and the majority of Burger King's branding and products have been changed to feature this logo, with its website and mobile apps being updated to include it on January 7, 2021, along with a full overhaul of the website and app. There are currently plans to overhaul Burger King's restaurants, and having this logo be the face of the locations.