Owning a franchise is similar to owning any other type of business. You’re the responsible party in charge. When things are going well, you can take the credit. But, on the flip side, if things go wrong, you have to be accountable.
As a franchisee, you'll operate within an established business system, socertain aspects of the business are standardized by the franchisor. Theappearance of the restaurant, the products you offer, and certain operationalstandards are established to help maintain a consistent brand experience. Whenyou purchase a Burger King® franchise, you'll receive access to our establishedbusiness system, operating standards, and training to help you operate yourbusiness.
But what do franchise owners do? As a franchisee, your responsibilities will be similar to the independent business owners within your industry. You might work in an office, or provide a service that requires you to work on site in your customers’ homes. No matter what kind of franchise you own, a typical day may include things like:
As a franchisee, most decisions you make will need to be made with the brand’s best interest in mind. In return, the brand will support you along the way, since our growth is tied tothe strength of our franchise network.
To this end, you will get to take advantage of the brand’s proven business model. Potential customers already know the brand, they know what their experience will be like when they walk through your door, making them more likely to do so.
Many people dream of owning a restaurant. Maybe because of memories of dining out at their favorite eateries. Or because they grew up watching television shows where a lot of the fun took place in restaurants.
So, if you want to be one of the nation’s many restaurant franchise owners, be prepared for a greater investment of time and energy with long hours and few days off. Owners must keep to a set schedule. Running a breakfast and lunch place means rising before dawn, with the benefit of having your evenings free. Owning a bar-and-grill allows you to sleep in, but in return, you’ll be working late nights.
You will most likely be in the restaurant every day, overseeing operations. If you own more than one franchise, you’ll need to find qualified managers to act in your place when you can’t be on site. And, with all the restaurants out there, QSR franchises must do a lot of advertising to make sure their name stays front and center in customers’ minds.
You’ve definitely heard of Burger King. You’ve most likely eaten there. Maybe even today. Burger King was founded almost 70 years ago. We sold our first franchise in 1954 and as of December 31, 2025, there were over 6,600 restaurants in the U.S. and over 19,000 restaurants.
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If you want to own a QSR franchise, why not become part of one of the most popular, best known brands in the world?
If you think you’re the type of savvy entrepreneur Burger King is looking for, take a moment to complete this form. Tell us a little about yourself, your restaurant experience, and what cities in which you hope to operate your Burger King restaurants. A member of our franchising team will reach out to discuss available opportunities and answer your questions about franchise owner responsibilities, so you can begin your journey to being crowned a Burger King franchisee.
