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Burger King UK Sets Plan to Open 30 Restaurants a Year From 2026, Focusing on Company-Owned Sites

The push follows improved 2024 results alongside 2025 UK system-wide sales above $1 billion.

Overview

  • The chain says consumer demand remains softer and labour costs are rising after increases to the national minimum and living wages.
  • Burger King UK reported 2024 revenue up 7% to £408.3 million, with like-for-like sales up 4.5% to £347 million.
  • Underlying earnings rose 12% to £26 million in 2024, which the company credited to disciplined cost control.
  • System-wide sales in the UK surpassed $1 billion in 2025, and management flagged a slowdown in inflation for food and utilities.
  • The group operates about 574 UK restaurants and has secured rights to extend its franchise into the Republic of Ireland.