# Burger King - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/burger-king
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Global hamburger chain known for flame-grilled burgers

Global hamburger chain known for flame-grilled burgers

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1954
- Headquarters: Miami, Florida
- Segment: burger
- Parent company: Restaurant Brands International

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 7467 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 7311 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 7296 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 7238 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 7202 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 royalty rate: 5 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 system sales: 28000000000 — Company reports
- 2024 auv: 1500000 — Industry analysis
- 2024 franchise fee: 50000 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 7037 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment min: 405000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 1080000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 18800 — RBI reports
- 2025 digital sales pct: 20 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 drive thru seconds: 355 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 loyalty penetration pct: 18 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 us unit count: 7058 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 18800 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 100 — QSR Pro estimates

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