Burger King Franchises for Sale

One of the largest burger chains in the world. A traditional QSR franchise for experienced multi-unit restaurant operators.

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6,650

Total units

$2.2M+

Initial investment

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Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year

Franchised Corporate

6,778

2023

6,701

2024

6,650

2025

5,518

Franchised units

1,132

Company-owned units

6,650

Total units

-1.9%

3-yr unit growth

Existing Burger King Franchises for Sale

Operating Burger King territories listed for sale by their owners or brokers, reviewed before publishing.

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Burger King Franchise Model Overview

Burger King restaurants are free-standing drive-thru units serving flame-grilled burgers and a broad QSR menu. The franchisor, part of Restaurant Brands International, has been actively reshaping its U.S. system — including reacquiring more than a thousand restaurants from its largest franchisee in 2024 and investing in remodels — which has changed the ownership mix and created a large company-operated footprint alongside franchisees. Existing-restaurant acquisitions and remodel obligations are central to how a buyer should evaluate any Burger King resale.

Ideal owner profile

Experienced multi-unit QSR operator with substantial capital

Comfortable with remodel and reinvestment requirements in a large corporate system

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $50,000 (20-yr term; $25,000 for 10-yr)

Total initial investment $2,249,200 – $3,320,600 (freestanding)

Royalty 4.5% of monthly Gross Sales

Ad / brand fund Advertising up to 4.5% of monthly Gross Sales

FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)

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Brand information on this page — including unit counts, fees, and investment ranges — was compiled by Verified Franchise Resales from the brand's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document and has not been independently verified. Verified Franchise Resales is an independent marketplace and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Burger King. Prospective buyers should obtain and review the current FDD, consult qualified legal and financial advisors, and confirm all terms before responding. This page is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy a franchise; offers are made only through the FDD in applicable jurisdictions. Read VFR’s Terms of Use before responding to any franchise.