What is the minimum annual financial obligation for each Burger King Developer Restaurant to the BURGER KINGSM Foundation?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
each Local Investment Survey; and (b) prepledge and cast its vote relating to each Developer Restaurant in each Local Investment Survey in favor of any local investment spending initiative proposed by BKC for the DMA provided such local investment spending initiative calls for an investment of 0.75% contribution of Gross Sales or less, and Developer shall execute the then current form of investment spend
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, Developer Restaurants are required to participate in the fundraising efforts of the BURGER KINGSM Foundation. Each Developer Restaurant must purchase at least one $1,000 scholarship annually for each year of the Developer Franchise Agreement. The Foundation specifies the exact time of purchase.
This obligation represents a mandatory charitable contribution that franchisees must factor into their annual operating costs. It is a fixed expense per restaurant, regardless of the restaurant's revenue or profitability.
Prospective Burger King franchisees should consider this mandatory contribution when evaluating the overall financial requirements of the franchise. They should also inquire with the franchisor or existing franchisees about the specific timing and process for purchasing these scholarships, as well as any potential opportunities for involvement with the BURGER KINGSM Foundation beyond the minimum required contribution.