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The Burger Wars of the 1980s

The Burger Wars of the 1980s

Everything 80s · Jamie Logie / Curiouscast

January 17, 202436m 23s

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Show Notes

A hamburger is a pretty simple thing, and it's always been a huge part of fast food culture. But in the 80s, the humble burger found itself at the center of a multi, multi-billion dollar battle.

This is a look back on the 1980s Burger Wars that pitted McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and A&W in an all-out battle for our tastebuds, our loyalty, and our wallets. Little did these companies know how much they would shape the industry for decades to come--and even shape pop culture itself...

-Bonus 1980s content: Patreon.com/80s