In a Burger King Exterior BKOT remodel, what material should be used to clad the towers?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Building Exterior and Walls
- Paint Walls Brick / Block as necessary to current image
- Remove mansards, hybrids, walls, blades, greenhouses, replace with vertical walls to extended height of BKOT standards not more than 24' and not less than 20'. Square off body of the building
- Add towers and clad with Nichiha or stone
- Reclad towers with Nichiha or stone
- Add button signs
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 109–124)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burger King's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, during a Burger King of Tomorrow (BKOT) remodel, towers added to the building exterior should be clad with either Nichiha or stone. The document also specifies that existing towers can be reclad using the same materials, Nichiha or stone.
This requirement is part of a broader effort to update the restaurant's image to meet current brand standards. The BKOT remodel also involves removing outdated architectural elements like mansards, hybrids, walls, blades, and greenhouses, replacing them with vertical walls that adhere to specific height guidelines (between 20 and 24 feet). The body of the building should be squared off as part of this remodel.
For prospective franchisees, this means that the cost of remodeling or refreshing a Burger King location to the BKOT standard will need to factor in the expense of these specific cladding materials. Franchisees should consult the Burger King Image Standards & Guidelines and Prototype Plans available on designwithbk.com to ensure compliance with all current image requirements and material specifications. Non-compliant work will need to be removed and replaced with approved materials, adding to the overall cost of the remodel.