Burger King franchise for sale
A Burger King franchise for sale means one that's already open, and its owner sells it to you; you need approval from Burger King before the sale is completed.
Buying a Burger King franchise from its owner
- Cost of the transfer
- The transfer fee is $2,000 for the first restaurant.Each additional restaurant in the same sale has a $500 transfer fee. Item 6, 2026 FDD
- New owners bought in 2025
- 242; The count was 245 in 2023 and 254 in 2024.; That share equals 4.4% of 5,518 franchised units in total. Item 20, 2026 FDD
- Burger King is able to buy it first
- Yes.It has a right of first refusal based on the terms you set in your offer. Item 17, 2026 FDD
- A new Burger King as an alternative
- The cost to open one restaurant is between $2,039,200 and $4,730,600 in total. Item 7, 2026 FDD
Before Burger King approves a sale, what does it ask for?
- The buyer needs approval and must finish the training that is required.
- Payment must bring all money owed fully up to date.
- Payment is required for the New Franchisee Training Fee and the transfer fees.
- If the existing franchise agreement isn't assigned, the buyer signs the franchise agreement in force at that time, whose terms may differ substantially.
- A general release is signed by the seller, and the restaurants go through an inspection.
- Complete every repair and maintenance job, and update the restaurant to the current image.
New owners bought these Burger King units
| Year | Units transferred |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 245 |
| 2024 | 254 |
| 2025 | 242 |
Item 20 of the FDD provides these counts and lists owners who sold or left during the last year, along with their contact information. Before you make an offer, call a few of them.
Where to find a Burger King franchise for sale
No units for sale appear in the FDD. Owners use business brokers and listing sites. Ask Burger King's franchise team, too, if an owner near you is selling.
Pricing is up to the seller. Ask for profit and loss statements covering three years, and compare the price with opening a new Burger King, which costs $2,039,200 to $4,730,600.
Each figure comes from Items 6, 17 and 20 in the 2026 Burger King Franchise Disclosure Document. Burger King Company LLC filed this document with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Other franchise sale options
Buying a Burger King franchise from its owner?
One franchise attorney can check the transfer terms and the agreement you would take over. Send your details and they will contact you.