James McLamore | |
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| Born | James Whitman McLamore May 30, 1926 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 1996 (aged 70) Coral Gables, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Northfield Mount Hermon, Cornell University |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman - restaurateur, CEO of Burger King 1954–1972 |
| Known for | Co-founding Burger King with David Edgerton |
James Whitman McLamore (May 30, 1926 – August 8, 1996) was an American entrepreneur, the founder and first CEO of the Burger King fast food franchise, along with David Edgerton. He also created the Whopper sandwich. After selling Burger King to the Pillsbury Company in 1967, he remained CEO for five years. After retiring, he was on the board of several large corporations, was chairman of the University of Miami, chaired the United Way and was a member and chairman of the Orange Bowl Committee.
McLamore invested in the Miami Dolphins for several years and reinvested in the educational institutions that impacted him at Northfield Mount Hermon and Cornell University. He was also a gardener, and chairman at Fairchild Tropical Gardens.