Burger King

Restaurant Brands International · QSR · EST. 1954 · Miami, Florida

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US UNITS7,0582025 record · QSR Pro estimates

GLOBAL UNITS18,8002025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISED %100%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates

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01Our Coverage

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02About the Brand

Global hamburger chain known for flame-grilled burgers

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

7,467

2019

7,311

2020

7,296

2021

7,238

2022

7,202

2023

7,037

2024

7,058

2025

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Franchise Requirements

Availability and model

The recruitment site covers the United States and Canada; restaurant format determines the published build-cost estimate.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Operating commitment

Discuss site format, ownership structure, training and the full recurring-fee schedule with the franchise team.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Initial investment / development estimate: $348,400–$3,320,600
Estimated cost to build a new restaurant; varies by format
The source describes build cost. Confirm land, financing and other inclusions before comparing an all-in project budget.
Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Initial franchise fee: $50,000
Per restaurant; 20-year term
Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Separate development fee: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
No applicable amount verified in the linked sources. Request the current disclosure for this format and territory.
Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Liquid capital / personal funds: $500,000
Minimum liquid assets
Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Net worth: $1,000,000
Minimum net worth
Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Royalty / service fee: 4.5%
Percentage of gross monthly sales
Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Advertising / marketing contribution: 4.5%
Percentage of gross monthly sales
The page also lists building, training, digital and other recurring charges.
Burger King franchise investmentSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Full cost guide and sources →Official Burger King website

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