Burger King, founded in 1954, has cemented its position as a leader in the fast food sector, with the Whopper® being one of its most renowned offerings. The brand began franchising in 1959 and is based in Miami, Florida. It operates under the Burger King Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership.
In 1978, Burger King underwent a significant restructuring under the leadership of Donald N. Smith, a former McDonald's executive. This restructuring aimed to standardize operations and maintain quality control, implementing restrictions on franchise ownership to ensure proximity to restaurants and prevent large franchises from dominating the brand.
Burger King offers various franchising opportunities, including traditional standalone restaurants, non-traditional outlets within other businesses, institutional locations, and delivery-only services. A standard franchise agreement for a standalone restaurant typically spans 20 years, with renewal contingent on compliance with the franchisor's standards and agreements.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Burger King offers various types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Burger King Freestanding Traditional Facility franchise.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Burger King offers various types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Burger King Freestanding Traditional Facility franchise.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Burger King offers a comprehensive training program to equip its franchisees with the necessary skills for successful franchise operation.
Conducted in Miami, Florida, or other designated locations, the program includes hands-on experience at authorized Training Restaurants.
The training encompasses operational procedures, the use of essential equipment and software, and adherence to Burger King's operational standards.
The cost for the training program is $7,500 for the first participant and $3,000 for each additional participant. Franchisees are responsible for covering all associated expenses, including travel, accommodation, wages, and insurance.
Franchisees can open multiple Burger King Restaurants within a designated area, known as a "Territory," under an Area Development Agreement. Within this Territory, they are required to develop Franchised Restaurants.
However, the Territory does not grant exclusivity. Franchisees do not have any express or implied territorial rights to develop Burger King restaurants in any area. Burger King Corporation (BKC) retains the unrestricted right to directly or indirectly develop, establish, and/or approve other franchisees to develop Burger King restaurants both within and outside of the designated Territory.
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