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Burger KingFranchise Cost in the US 2026

Burger King franchise cost in the US (2026): $2.2M–$3.3M investment · $50K franchise fee · 4.5% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Sept 2026

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Burger King operates one of this cohort's growing breadth networks, with customer response in the softer band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry, franchise relationship and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort.

FRAN•ticc SofterMiddleStrongerFocusedGrowing breadthBroadLoved specialist Established leaderCustomer response — review-weighted rating Network size — outlets in the US → bands are relative to this cohort, not absoluteWendy'sApplebee'sDenny'sGolden CorralIHOPMcDonald'sBuffalo Wild WingsCulver's
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Burger KingIHOPDenny'sMcDonald'sApplebee'sGolden CorralBuffalo Wild WingsCulver'sWendy's
Burger King and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
BrandBreadthResponse
Burger King Growing breadth Softer
McDonald's Broad Softer
Buffalo Wild Wings Focused Softer
Applebee's Focused Middle

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

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Frequently asked · Burger King
What does a Burger King franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a Burger King franchise for the Traditional Restaurant / Non-Traditional Facility format run $2.2M–$3.3M. On top of that you should budget a $50K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a Burger King franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $2.3M. The franchise fee alone is about 2% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does Burger King charge?
Burger King charges a 4.5% royalty. A separate 4.5% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a Burger King franchise need?
A Burger King outlet needs from 2500 sq ft for the Traditional Restaurant / Non-Traditional Facility format.
How many Burger King outlets are there in the US?
Burger King operates 5,518 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1954.
Who is eligible for a Burger King franchise?
You will need capital of at least $2.2M, a site of 2500+ sq ft, readiness for a hands-on, owner-operator role.
What training and support does Burger King provide?
Burger King provides 43 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers.
How long is the Burger King franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: No renewal right; option for successor 20-yr agreement (sign then-current version)..
How does a Burger King franchisee earn?
A Burger King franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Traditional Restaurant / Non-Traditional Facility format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
Is the Burger King franchise offer genuine?
Burger King's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://franchising.bk.com. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.
How current is Burger King's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Burger King's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.
Is a Burger King franchise SBA-eligible?
Burger King is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many Burger King units opened and closed recently?
Burger King's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 83 openings and 36 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Burger King requires a minimum investment of $2.2M in a 2500+ sqft commercial space under a Traditional Restaurant / Non-Traditional Facility model. Burger King operates 5518 outlets across the US, established in 1954. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Burger King

Burger King is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Compare Burger King with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Burger King: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Burger King operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/burger-king.html for the full interactive prospectus.