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Burger King Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Burger King is a fast-food franchise famous for its flame-grilled burgers, crispy fries, and signature Whopper sandwich.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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5518
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-17%
-17%
Franchise fee

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$50,000
Investment

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$348,000 - $3,321,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,540,000

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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 1961 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.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Burger King franchise is $348,000 - $3,321,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Burger King offers 6 investment options:

Type of Franchise Initial Investment
Traditional Facility - Freestanding $2,249,200 to $3,320,600
Non-Traditional Facility - Co-Brand $896,200 to $1,682,800
Non-Traditional Facility - In-Line / End Cap $944,800 to $1,942,800
Non-Traditional Facility - Mall Food Court $655,720 to $1,131,700
Non-Traditional Facility - Indoor MRS $348,400 to $789,100
Non-Traditional Facility - Big-Box $564,600 to $979,100


The investment information below is based on the estimated initial investment for a Traditional Facility - Freestanding Burger King Restaurant.


We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Traditional Facility - Freestanding Burger King franchise.


Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee$50,000
New Franchisees Training Fee, Travel & Living Expenses$7,500 to $25,000
Real Property / Occupancy Charge$300,000 to $90,000
Civil & Architectural Drawings / Professional Fees$50,000 to $125,000
Zoning Expenses$5,000 to $40,000
Improvements / Construction$1,200,000 to $1,800,000
Landscaping$25,000 to $60,000
Equipment$250,600 to $304,600
Décor Package$48,000 to $95,000
Signage & Drive Thru$150,000 to $230,000
Pre-Opening Wages$67,100 to $72,500
Opening Inventory$6,400 to $12,800
Cash, Inventory Control and Order Taking System$20,000 to $25,000
Insurance$14,000 to $25,000
Working Capital / Additional Funds$45,000 to $90,000
Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Lease Deposits and Payments$10,000 to $30,000
2-Story Interior Playground$0 to $245,000
BK University / Support & Training Material$600 to $700
Total Estimated Initial Investment$2,249,200 to $3,320,600

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Burger King offers 6 investment options:

Type of Franchise Initial Investment
Traditional Facility - Freestanding $2,249,200 to $3,320,600
Non-Traditional Facility - Co-Brand $896,200 to $1,682,800
Non-Traditional Facility - In-Line / End Cap $944,800 to $1,942,800
Non-Traditional Facility - Mall Food Court $655,720 to $1,131,700
Non-Traditional Facility - Indoor MRS $348,400 to $789,100
Non-Traditional Facility - Big-Box $564,600 to $979,100


The investment information below is based on the estimated initial investment for a Traditional Facility - Freestanding Burger King Restaurant.


We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Traditional Facility - Freestanding Burger King franchise.


Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee$50,000
New Franchisees Training Fee, Travel & Living Expenses$7,500 to $25,000
Real Property / Occupancy Charge$300,000 to $90,000
Civil & Architectural Drawings / Professional Fees$50,000 to $125,000
Zoning Expenses$5,000 to $40,000
Improvements / Construction$1,200,000 to $1,800,000
Landscaping$25,000 to $60,000
Equipment$250,600 to $304,600
Décor Package$48,000 to $95,000
Signage & Drive Thru$150,000 to $230,000
Pre-Opening Wages$67,100 to $72,500
Opening Inventory$6,400 to $12,800
Cash, Inventory Control and Order Taking System$20,000 to $25,000
Insurance$14,000 to $25,000
Working Capital / Additional Funds$45,000 to $90,000
Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Lease Deposits and Payments$10,000 to $30,000
2-Story Interior Playground$0 to $245,000
BK University / Support & Training Material$600 to $700
Total Estimated Initial Investment$2,249,200 to $3,320,600

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Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Burger King's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

Number of units

Burger King had 6650 total units in 2026, of which 5518 were franchised-owned and 1132 company-owned.

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Revenue
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5518

New
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-17%
-17%

4.50%

$348,000

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$3,321,000

$1,540,000

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$xxx,xxx

n.a.

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133%
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$401,000

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$739,000

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$1,640,000

$xxx,xxx

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xx%

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New
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-13%
-13%

5.00%

$316,000

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$2,695,000

n.a.

$1,729,000

$xxx,xxx

20.0%

xx%

n.a.

5

New
+
0%
0%

5.50%

$633,000

-

$962,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

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New
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0%
0%

5.00%

$484,000

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$802,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

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New
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-38%
-38%

5.00%

$755,000

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$1,581,000

n.a.

$1,746,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

3

New
+
0%
0%

4.00%

$1,223,000

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$3,308,000

n.a.

$1,440,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Training 

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.

Territory Protection

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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Franchisees

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5518
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-17%
-17%
Franchise fee

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$50,000
Investment

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$348,000 - $3,321,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed
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$1,540,000

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n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

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n.a.

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Competitors

Below are some of Burger King's key competitors in the Burger sector.

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Investment

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$255,000 - $462,000
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$0

Sammy's Sliders

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0
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Investment

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$328,000 - $713,000
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$0

Home Frite

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Investment

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$351,000 - $506,000
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$0

iniBurger

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3
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Investment

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$302,000 - $686,000
Revenue

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$1,170,000

Harlem Shake

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0
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n.a.
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Investment

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$412,000 - $849,000
Revenue

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$0

Good Stuff Eatery

Franchisees

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5
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0%
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Investment

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$633,000 - $962,000
Revenue

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