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QSRRevenue OnlyItem 19: ✓ DisclosedHigh Confidence · 100/100

BURGER KING Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for BURGER KING.

Based on 2025 FDD · 8 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
71
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
D
46/100
7/7 metrics · High confidence

Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a BURGER KING franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a BURGER KING franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $348K – $4.7M. Reported owner economics show $63K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$348K – $4.7M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$63K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
40.0 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
3.3%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Use this as a source-document screening summary: FDD investment range, royalty/ad burden, Item 19 economics, SBA repayment outcomes, unit movement, and comparable-brand context. Treat missing or low-confidence fields as diligence flags — not as blanks to ignore.

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Total Investment Range$348K – $4.7M
MinMid: $2.5MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
Ad Fund Rate
4.5%
Total Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
6,640
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year

Financial Analysis

Cash-on-Cash Return
2.5%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
40.0 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
3.3%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$1.6M
Item 19 disclosed

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

BURGER KING vs. QSR Average

MetricBURGER KINGQSR Avg
SBA Default Rate3.3%▲9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return2.5%▼14.2%
Total Investment$2.5M$380K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2010-2026). 133 loans across 22 states.

Default Rate
3.3%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
133
22 states
Total Loan Volume
$134.9M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$1.0M
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
65
Paid in Full (49%)
42
Currently Active
3
Charged Off (2.1% by $)
$2.8M
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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Multi-Brand Operators · Who Runs This Brand

Carrols Restaurant Group
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Syracuse, NY· 1,100+ locations
1,030 locations of this brand
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GPS Hospitality
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Birmingham, AL· 550+ locations
270 locations of this brand
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Sun Holdings
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Dallas, TX· 1,200+ locations
180 locations of this brand
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Luihn Brothers
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Jacksonville, FL· 200+ locations
100 locations of this brand
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$166K–$242K
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Limited Data
$211K–$332K
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$427K – $2.3M
Loving Cup
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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every BURGER KING franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is BURGER KING's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does BURGER KING disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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