Al Bernardin
American restaurateur and businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Al Bernardin (February 17, 1928 – December 22, 2009) was an American restaurateur and businessman who invented the McDonald's Quarter Pounder in 1971 as a franchise owner in Fremont, California.[1] The creation of the Quarter Pounder earned him the nickname "Fremont's hamburger king."[1]
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Born | Alcide Eugene Bernardin (1928-02-17)February 17, 1928 Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 22, 2009(2009-12-22) (aged 81) Monterey, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, business executive, McDonald's restaurant franchisee |
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Bernardin, during the 60’s, was McDonald's vice president of product development. His position allowed him to play a key role in the development of some of the company's signature menu items, including frozen french fries, which allowed for easier storage and transportation,[1] as well as the McDonald's fish sandwich, apple pie and cherry pie.[1][2]