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Burger King
Quick-service hamburger restaurant
This king rules a whopper of a fast-food empire. Burger King Holdings operates the world's second biggest hamburger chain (behind McDonald's). In addition to its popular Whopper sandwich, the chain offers a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. More than 1,300 BK locations are company-owned, while the rest are owned and operated by franchisees. Burger King was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in 1954.
Burger King
5505 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
305-378-3000
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1954 |
| Franchising since | 1961 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 25 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 6,380 | 4,582 | 1,339 |
| 2010 | 6,380 | 4,527 | 1,344 |
| 2009 | 6,315 | 4,233 | 1,435 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $446,000 - $2,640,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4.5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $500,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
QSR experience helpful
History of entrepreneurial success or senior-level corporate experience
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor participates in IFA's MinorityFran program
Burger King
5505 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
305-378-3000
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Burger King Holdings, Inc.
This king rules a whopper of a fast-food empire. Burger King Holdings operates the world's #2 hamburger chain (behind McDonald's) with more than 11,500 restaurants in the US and more than 70 other countries. In addition to its popular Whopper sandwich, the chain offers a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, ...
| Company Type: | Public |
| Employees: | 39,000 |
| 1 Year Employee Growth: | 5.4% |
| Executives: | Bernardo Hees, CEO |
| Sales: | $2,455,000,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 9.9% |
| Net Income: | $190,000,000 |
| 1 Year Net Income Growth: | 28.4% |
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| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | McDonald'sWendy'sYUM! |
Burger King
5505 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
305-378-3000
