Forget career ladders. Get on the Burger King franchise escalator and be part of a dynamic global brand. You'll invest in high achievers, motivating them through performance management, training and development programmes and incentive schemes.
We're Flamin' Serious - are you?
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.
BURGER KING® is seeking companies and/or individual operators who are keen to open at least four restaurants.
Who's Ideal for Us?
Have you got that special BURGER KING® ingredient?
- BURGER KING® is seeking companies and/or individual operators who are keen to open at least four restaurants. The minimum equity investment for the first restaurant is £300,000, with the balance funded by a business loan.
- 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 its 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 one.
Financial Information
When a franchise agreement is concluded, a single fee of $40,000 per restaurant is payable.
The franchisee also pays 5 per cent of total sales, minus VAT, in the form of a royalty contribution, and an additional 5 per cent 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 £300,000 per restaurant (in unencumbered funds or quickly realisable assets)
The franchisee will need to contribute at least 40 per cent of the capital with business loans funding the rest.
The Application Process
The 9 Steps to becoming a BURGER KING® Franchisee.
- Initial contact made
- Franchise application completed
- Initial approval in principle
- Franchise training programme and Senior Management Interview
- Franchise approval
- Site selection
- Site approval (subject to receipt of preliminary franchise approval)
- Final approval/construction starts
- Franchise agreement/opening.
Territories/Locations
Selected areas throughout the UK (no current availability for London or Scotland).
