BF April 2010 Issue

134
Franchises over £300,000
Burger King
Investment level:
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£300,000 per restaurant
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Website:
www.burgerking.co.uk/franchise-
operations
Email:
ukfransales@whopper.com
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0870 042 9469
classification:
Fast food
franchisee you will attend one of Burger
King’s dedicated training centres to complete
the 15-week training programme. Training
is provided free of charge, however you will
need to cover travel and accommodation
charges if applicable.
Can I retain my existing business
and still become a Burger King
franchisee?
In principle, yes. In fact some of Burger
Flaimn’ good
King’s most successful franchisees used
their already successful businesses as a
platform to invest in restaurants. As part of
the franchise approval process we would
Join the Burger King team and ﬁ nd everything you
want to establish the compatibility of your
existing business with Burger King and
need to succeed morning, noon and night
to establish in particular that there is no
competitive conﬂ ict.
T
HE BURGER KING brand is one of in the fact that you offer them and your
“The
Burger King is seeking entrepreneurs
the strongest and most recognised customers a great Burger King experience
minimum
and/or companies who are keen to open
in the world. It celebrates through high standards in quality, service at least four restaurants. The minimum
individuality and choice: ‘Have it your way’ and cleanliness.
equity
equity investment for the ﬁ rst restaurant
isn’t just a slogan. It’s part of Burger King’s
investment
is £300,000, with the balance funded by a
heritage and drives its culture. What is the cost of a Burger King
per
business loan.
Burger King has been doing this for franchise? Meet Burger King face to face at
a while. Since 1957 in fact, so its pretty
restaurant
a franchisee recruitment open day.
conﬁ dent it has got the expertise to help Depending on the type of restaurant
is £300,000
Appointments are strictly by pre-booking
you ﬁ nd the right site for the right price. and the investment model, the total amount
(minimum of
only so call today on 0870 042 9469.
Burger King’s design and construction teams invested by a franchisee can be between If you’re serious about investing in your
will even pop along and make sure it looks £250,000 and £800,000 (not including the
four), with
future and want to ﬁ nd out more, go to
great for your ﬁ rst day of trading. cost of land in a free standing location). The
the balance
www.burgerking.co.uk/franchise-operations
estimated total investments for the main
funded by
and follow the ‘apply now’ link.
Have you got the ‘right type of restaurants are as follows: On completion of the application a
ingredients’ to become a
a business
member of the Burger King franchising team
franchisee?
•
A 1,500 sq ft high street location starts at loan.” will contact you at the earliest opportunity. ■
£450,000 plus $40,000 franchise fee
Being a franchisee requires a lot of
•
A 2,500 sq ft drive thru starts at £550,000
energy and commitment as Burger King’s plus $40,000 franchise fee
customers expect exceptional value and
service. Franchisees must have drive, energy The franchisee will need to contribute at
and passion. least 40 per cent of the capital with business
With Burger King’s commitment and loans funding the rest. The standard franchise
hands-on management technique, it’ll be agreement term is 20 years.
involved in the day-to-day running of your It takes approximately 12 months, on
business, maximising the performance of average, between submitting an application
your team. and opening a new restaurant. However, this
As a franchisee, you’ll invest in high depends on the individual availability of the
achievers, motivating them through applicant, geographical ﬂ exibility and timings
performance management, training and in respect of the property negotiations.
development programmes and incentive Burger King has training facilities
schemes. You and your team will take pride throughout the whole of the UK. As a new
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