Founded in 1954, Burger King is a global, quick-service restaurant chain with over 12,100 locations in 74 countries that serves more than 11.4 million people daily. That's a lot of flame-broiled tastiness going into lots of different mouths that speak lots of different languages. Burger King restaurants is also the home of the world-famous Whopper sandwich. The very first Burger King restaurant in South Africa opened its doors in May 2013. The aggressive growth plans are expected to contribute significantly to the South African economy and create a significant number of jobs for South Africans over the next five years and beyond.