McDonald’s vs. Burger King: Unraveling the Fast-Food Origin Story McDonald’s predates Burger King. The first McDonald’s restaurant, founded by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald, opened in San Bernardino, California, in 1940. Burger King, initially named Insta-Burger King, was founded in 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Tale of Two Titans: A Deep Dive into Fast-Food History ... Read more The post What Came First, McDonald’s or Burger King? …