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Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at Burger King in the 1980s

Erin McDowellJul 27, 2023, 02:41 IST

<p class="ingestion featured-caption">A crew member at Burger King holds up a double cheeseburger in 1989.Glen Martin/The Denver Post/Getty Images</p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>In 1953, the very first <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-moldy-whopper-ad-campaign-showcases-no-preservatives-2020-2" rel>Burger King</a>, then called "Insta-Burger King," opened its doors.</strong></li><li>An early version of the Burger King logo featured curved letters sandwiched between two yellow buns.</li></ul>

When Burger King first opened in 1953, it served 18-cent flame-broiled burgers, milkshakes, and fries. By the 1980s, the fast-food chain had a well-established brand identity.

A Burger King restaurant in October 1986.Gaby Schumann/picture alliance/Getty Images

When Burger King first opened in 1953, it served 18-cent flame-broiled burgers, milkshakes, and fries. By the 1980s, the fast-food chain had a well-established brand identity.

Burger King locations in the 1980s offered both drive-thru and dine-in service.

A Burger King drive-thru sign and cars in 1982.Bernard CHARLON/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images

While not much about Burger King's brand identity has changed since the 1980s, there have been updates to its menu.

An employee makes burgers at a Burger King restaurant in 1982.John van Hasselt/Corbis/Getty Images

Employees wore hats and striped polo shirts.

Burger King employees in 1982.John van Hasselt/Corbis/Getty Images

They also wore red dresses over red plaid shirts.

A Burger King employee learns how to fill a cup.Bettman / Getty Images

In the 1980s, customers could line up to try the chain's iconic Whopper and eat in the adjoining dining room.

Customers stand in line at a Burger King restaurant in 1987.Denver Post/Getty Images

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