Burger King Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Burger King franchise: $2049K–$4706K investment, 4.5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$2.0M–$4.7M
Franchise Fee
$50K
Non-refundable
Royalty
4.5%
monthly Gross Sales
Ad Fund
4.5%
monthly Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 4.5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 4.5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.7M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
1.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.7M, you'd pay approximately $75K/year in royalties alone, plus $75K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee — Individual | $250 |
| Application Fee — Entity | $5K |
| TRA Deposit (credited to franchise fee at opening) | $5K |
| MTRA Deposit (credited to franchise fee at opening) | $10K |
| Development Agreement Prepaid Franchise Fees | $50K |
| Training Fee — New Franchisee | $8K |
| Technology Installation Fee (Carrols Refranchise Program) | — |
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