Burger King Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
6,650 locations (2025), -0.8% YoY(Item 20)
A Burger King franchise requires an estimated total investment of $348,400 to $3,320,600, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 4.5% (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $1,593,606 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$1,593,606
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$348,400 – $3,320,600
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
4.5%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Burger King Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $348,400 – $3,320,600Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 – $50,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 4.5%Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $1,593,606Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 6,650 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Burger King Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$15,000 – $50,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
4.5%
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
4.5% maximum
Technology fee(Item 6)
$1,320/mo
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$30,000 – $1,800,000
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Burger King
Burger King is a quick-service hamburger restaurant franchise offering a limited menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner products. Operating under the BURGER KING® System, franchisees use recognized trademarks, standardized building designs, equipment systems, and operational procedures to serve customers worldwide.
What Burger King's FDD Discloses
In 2025, Burger King's franchised system recorded 83 franchised openings, 76 closures (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Burger King Franchise FAQ
How much does a Burger King franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $348,400 to $3,320,600.
What is the Burger King franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $15,000 to $50,000.
What royalty does Burger King charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 4.5%.
How much revenue does a Burger King franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $1,593,606 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Burger King franchise owner make?
Burger King disclosed median unit revenue of $1,593,606 in FY2025 (Item 19). It does not disclose unit-level profit, so a reliable owner-income figure can't be drawn from its FDD. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Burger King franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Burger King. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.