What is the estimated low-end total initial investment for a Burger King co-brand non-traditional facility?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure a | Co-Brand Estimated Range | In-Line / End Cap Estimated Range | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Low | High | ||||
| Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Lease Deposits and Payments 16 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $4,000 | $10,000 | as arranged | as incurred | city, utility company, lessor |
| BK® University / Support | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | as | as | BKC |
| & Training Material | arranged | incurred | |||||
| Total Estimated Initial | $906,200 | $1,652,700 | $934,800 | $1,965,200 | |||
| Investment 18 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 46–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burger King's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated low-end total initial investment for a co-brand non-traditional facility is $906,200. This figure is part of a broader range, with the high end reaching $1,652,700.
This initial investment covers various expenses, including the franchise fee, training and travel, real property/occupancy charges, civil and architectural drawings, zoning expenses, improvements/construction, landscaping, equipment, décor package, signage, pre-opening wages, opening inventory, cash and inventory control systems, insurance, working capital, business licenses, utility deposits, lease deposits and payments, and BK University/support and training material.
Prospective franchisees should note that these costs can vary significantly based on location, market conditions, and the specifics of the co-branding arrangement. The FDD specifies that the costs and expenditures outlined relate only to establishing the Burger King Restaurant and do not include costs associated with any co-branded business at the location. Therefore, careful due diligence and a thorough understanding of local market conditions are essential when considering a Burger King co-brand franchise.