Burger King

We’re Flamin’ Serious – ARE YOU?

Forget career ladders. Get on the BURGER KING® escalator and be part of a dynamic global brand.

About Us

Now, we're not sure if you know, but we've been doing this for a while, since 1957 in fact, so we're pretty confident, even if we do say so ourselves, that we've got the expertise to help you find the right site for the right price. Our design and construction teams will even pop along and make sure it looks great for your first day of trading.

Our 100% flame grilled, fully certified Aberdeen Angus Beef burger gives us a warm feeling inside. And we just love that. But what also gives us a warm feeling is that all our franchisees have drive, energy and passion. And we love that even more.

Who's Ideal for Us?

Have you got that special BURGER KING® ingredient? 

• You will need to have a minimum of £250,000 in liquid capital, as we are looking for individuals or businesses to own 4 or more restaurants.
  
• Being a franchisee requires a lot of energy and commitment as our customers expect us to deliver exceptional value and service.
  
• With our commitment and hands-on management technique, you'll be involved in the day-to-day running of your business, maximising the performance of your team.
  
• You'll invest in high achievers, motivating them through performance management, training and development programmes and incentive schemes.
  
• You and your team will take pride in the fact that you offer them and your customers a great BK™ experience through high standards in quality, service and cleanliness.

If you have the requisite determination and fire to make a business succeed, then the BURGER KING® fast food restaurant franchise wants to hear from you right now. It starts with the BURGER KING® brand, one of the strongest and most recognised in the world.

It’s a brand that celebrates individuality and choice, so much so that ‘Have It Your Way’ isn’t just a slogan, it’s part of the company’s heritage, and it drives its culture. BURGER KING® is fuelled by a fire within, just like the grills that set it apart from the competition.

Nothing is more important to BURGER KING® than working with accomplished individuals who are also fuelled by a fire within.

MARKETS

The BURGER KING® system currently boasts over 11,000 restaurants around the world in more than 60 countries.

Our impressive growth relies on the success of our franchisees. It’s why our Market Plan focuses on restaurant-level economics.

And it’s why we are creating franchise opportunities within key markets of the UK and North West Europe.

Training and Support

BURGER KING® has training facilities throughout the UK. The new franchisee will attend one of our dedicated training centres to complete the 15 week training programme. Ongoing back-up and support is provided from Day 1.

Financial Information

• When a Franchise agreement is concluded, a single fee of $40,000 per restaurant is payable.
• The franchisee also pays 5% of total sales, minus VAT, in the form of a royalty contribution, and an additional 5% of total sales, minus VAT, as a contribution to the national marketing fund.
• The term of the franchise agreement is 20 years.
• Minimum liquid capital required is £250,000 (unencumbered funds)
• The franchisee will need to contribute at least 40% of the capital with business loans funding the rest.

The Application Process

The 9 Steps to becoming a BURGER KING® Franchisee.

1. Initial contact made
2. Franchise application completed
3. Initial approval in principle
4. Franchise training programme and Senior Management Interview
5. Franchise approval
6. Site Selection
7. Site approval (subject to receipt of preliminary franchise approval)
8. Final Approval/Construction Starts
9. Franchise Agreement/Opening

Territories/Locations

Selected areas throughout the UK (no current availability for London or Scotland)

Franchisee Testimonial:

Mr. Django Fung of of Zing Leisure Ltd, Essex, UK Mr. Fung has been a Burger King franchisee since 1998:

“Over the past 25 years, I have seen the BURGER KING® brand maintain its position as a world leading brand."

"I am proud to be associated with a company that has an incredible belief in its products, passion in developing the brand and supporting its franchisees”

Disclaimer of financial projections These projections (forecasts) of sales, profits and earnings are illustrative only and should not be considered or relied upon as the actual or potential sales, profits or earnings which will be realised by you. We do not guarantee, nor do we represent, that you will, or can expect to attain any specific amount or range of sales, profits or earnings from the operation of the advertised businesses. Actual results vary from operation to operation and we cannot estimate the results that any franchisee may achieve.

Further Information

Franchise Information

BFA Membership Status

UK Years Established
31 years

Current UK Coverage
45%

Franchisee Support Staff
200

Personal Investment Req.
£250,000