# How Much Does a Burger King Franchise Cost?

> Source: https://qsr.pro/franchise-costs/burger-king
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Sourced Burger King franchise fees, investment estimates, candidate requirements and operating model, with scope and unresolved facts.

## Availability and operating 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 investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

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 investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

## Published financial requirements

- **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 investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Initial franchise fee:** $50,000. Per restaurant; 20-year term  [Burger King franchise investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **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 investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Liquid capital / personal funds:** $500,000. Minimum liquid assets  [Burger King franchise investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Net worth:** $1,000,000. Minimum net worth  [Burger King franchise investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Royalty / service fee:** 4.5%. Percentage of gross monthly sales  [Burger King franchise investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Advertising / marketing contribution:** 4.5%. Percentage of gross monthly sales The page also lists building, training, digital and other recurring charges. [Burger King franchise investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

## Sources and limits

- [Burger King franchise investment](https://franchising.bk.com/franchise-fee) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

Missing information means the reviewed sources did not establish a comparable amount. Fees, capital requirements and investment estimates are different measures; they are not added as one project budget.