Burger King vs Five Guys
Compare published costs, candidate requirements and operating commitments.
All amounts are USD. Read the restaurant format, sales basis and exclusions beside each figure. Missing information means the reviewed sources did not establish a comparable amount.
Availability and operating model
Burger King
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 (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 (America/Los_Angeles).
Five Guys
Five Guys says new franchise territories are sold out in the United States and Canada. Current recruitment is for selected international markets.
United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor
- Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked (America/Los_Angeles).
Operating commitment
The public recruitment requirements relate to available international markets; confirm any proposed existing-business transfer separately.
United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor
- Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked (America/Los_Angeles).
Published financial requirements
These figures describe different transactions and obligations. Initial fees, separate development fees and liquid-capital requirements are distinct; they are not added together here as a total project budget.
| Requirement | Burger King | Five Guys |
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| 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.
| Not comparable for this model United States New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
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| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 Per restaurant; 20-year term
| Not comparable for this model United States New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
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| 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.
| Not comparable for this model United States New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
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| Liquid capital / personal funds | Not comparable for this model United States New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
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| Net worth | Not comparable for this model United States New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
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| Royalty / service fee | 4.5% Percentage of gross monthly sales
| Not comparable for this model United States New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
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| Advertising / marketing contribution | 4.5% Percentage of gross monthly sales The page also lists building, training, digital and other recurring charges.
| Not comparable for this model United States New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
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Sources and review limits
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Burger King
- Burger King franchise investmentSource checked (America/Los_Angeles).
Five Guys
- Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked (America/Los_Angeles).
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