What is the Burger King franchising start date for BK Canada Service ULC?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Affiliate | Franchising Start Date | Restaurant Count (as of December 31, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King Europe GmbH | April 2006 | Franchised: 6,065 |
| (“BK Europe”) | ||
| Dammstrasse 23, 6300 | ||
| Zug, Switzerland | ||
| BK AsiaPac, Pte. Ltd. (“BK APac”) and affiliate 8 Cross Street, Manulife Tower #28-01 to 07 Singapore 048424 | April 2006 | Franchised: 1,851 (Note 1 and Note 2) |
| BK APAC IP GmbH | December 2023 | Franchised: 2,345 |
| (“BKA IP”) | ||
| Inseliquai 12A | ||
| 6005 Luzern, Switzerland | ||
| BK LAC IP GmbH | December 2023 | Franchised: 2,232 |
| (“BKL IP”) | ||
| Inseliquai 12A | ||
| 6005 Luzern, Switzerland | ||
| BK Canada Service ULC | April 2016 | Franchised: 381 |
| (“BK Canada”) | ||
| 130 King Street West, Ste 300 | ||
| Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E1, Canada |
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burger King's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, BK Canada Service ULC (also referred to as BK Canada) began franchising in April 2016. As of December 31, 2024, there were 381 franchised Burger King restaurants under BK Canada. BK Canada's principal business address is located in Toronto, Ontario.
BK Canada is an affiliate that owns, operates, and franchises Burger King restaurants in Canada. However, BK Canada does not offer franchises in other lines of business. BK Canada provides services to non-U.S. Burger King franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should note that the franchising start date indicates when BK Canada began offering franchise opportunities. This information can be useful in assessing the affiliate's experience and track record in franchising the Burger King brand in Canada.