What minimum improvements are included in the Reclaim the Flame (RTF) Remodel for a Burger King restaurant?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Steritech Group, Inc., reasonable access during normal business hours to each specified Restaurant's facilities for purposes of conducting its initial inspections and conducting inspections throughout the construction process. If BKC elects to inspect and issue an FIR, then BKC's designated construction manager shall provide Franchisee an initial FIR via email, which shall initially not include the equipment portion of the FIR, and, in such event, BKC shall provide Franchisee the final FIR via email, which shall include the equipment portion of the FIR. In such event, Franchisee shall then review such final FIR for completeness and accuracy, and Franchisee hereby acknowledges that such FIR completely and accurately reflects the condition of the Restaurant as of the date stated in such FIR, unless and to the extent Franchisee notifies BKC otherwise in writing. For purposes of this Program Agreement, including but not limited to, determining the extent of a RTF Remodel and the successful completion thereof, if BKC elects to issue an FIR, then the final FIR issued to Franchisee shall control.
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- Remodel Requirements. Franchisee is solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in the RTF Remodel(s), and in otherwise participating in the Reclaim the Flame Remodel Program. The RTF Remodel includes improvements, alterations, remodeling, and/or rebuilding of the interior and exterior of a Restaurant to reflect the current image of BKC. The actual scope of work required to conclude the RTF Remodel by Franchisee will vary depending on the condition of the Restaurant(s) prior to the effective date of this Program Agreement and at the time of commencement of the RTF Remodel, and will be more accurately set forth in the FIR issued to Franchisee, if BKC elects to issue such FIR pursuant to Section 2 above; provided, however, that each RTF Remodel shall include at a minimum, but not be limited to, the parking lot, landscaping, double drive-thru, and interior and exterior building remodel requirements specified in Exhibit A.
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- Post-Inspections. Franchisee shall notify BKC of each concluded RTF Remodel by email to RemodelDone@Whopper.com, specifying the Restaurant (by BK#) and location. Such notification must be received by BKC within ten (10) days following completion of the RTF Remodel, but not later than the Remodel Deadline for such remodel as set forth in Section 1, and must include as attachments or enclosures therewith all of the Close-out Documents (as defined below).
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, the Reclaim the Flame (RTF) Remodel program requires franchisees to improve, alter, remodel, and/or rebuild the interior and exterior of their restaurants to reflect Burger King's current image. The actual scope of work will depend on the restaurant's condition and will be outlined in a Facility Inspection Report (FIR), if Burger King elects to issue one. The Remodel Requirements Guidelines are posted at designwithbk.com.
Each RTF Remodel, regardless of whether it is a full remodel, upgrade, or scrape/rebuild, must meet certain general requirements. All projects must adhere to the current modern image at the time of design approval and comply with Burger King's Image Standards & Guidelines and Prototype Plans, which are available on designwithbk.com. Remodel projects must also comply with the image requirements current at the time of final Image Branding Approval, and any non-compliant work must be removed or replaced with approved materials.
Franchisees are responsible for ensuring that the design, construction, and alterations of their restaurants comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all state, provincial, or local accessibility laws and requirements. As part of all projects, franchisees are required to complete all deferred repair and maintenance work identified by Burger King. For a Full RTF Remodel, site plan approval from the Site Engineering Team and design package approval from the Design Team are required before submitting for jurisdictional review or going to permit.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that the specific requirements for their restaurant will depend on its current condition and any issues identified in the Facility Inspection Report. They should also consult the Remodel Requirements Guidelines on designwithbk.com and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Franchisees are solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in the RTF Remodel(s).