What is the estimated transaction fee for Burger King gift card services, and how often can it change?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE1 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Card Services | Set-up fee: $40 for each Restaurant Transaction Fee: Estimated 1.8% of any redeemed sales, may increase or decrease no more than one time per year. | Paid to the supplier who then pays the Transaction Fees to us | We require all U.S. Franchisees to sell and accept the BK® Crown Card in Restaurants (“Gift Card”). To participate in the Gift Card program, you sign a participation agreement with the vendor. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 32–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burger King's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to sell and accept BK® Crown Cards (gift cards) at their restaurants in the U.S. To participate, franchisees must sign a participation agreement with Burger King's designated vendor.
The transaction fee for gift card services is estimated to be 1.8% of any redeemed sales. This fee is paid to the supplier, who then remits the transaction fees to Burger King.
Importantly, Burger King retains the right to adjust this transaction fee, but the adjustment can occur no more than once per year. This means that while the initial estimate is 1.8%, prospective franchisees should be aware that this percentage could fluctuate annually, potentially impacting their revenue from gift card redemptions.