Burger King Closes Over 90 Stores in Fiscal Year 2025 Amid Restructuring
In fiscal year 2025, Burger King closed a total of 90 locations across the United States—76 franchised and 14 company-owned—as part of broader restructuring efforts. The fast-food chain ended the year with 6,650 U.S. locations, down from 6,701 at the start due to a net loss of 51 stores. While Burger King opened 87 new restaurants in 2025—39 franchised and four company-owned—the majority were existing company-owned units sold back to franchisees rather than newly built outlets. The closures occurred across multiple states, with Florida accounting for the highest number at 18 closed franchised locations. The restructuring was driven by Burger King's parent company, Restaurant Brands International (RBI), which acquired Carrols Restaurant Group in May 2024 and converted over a thousand franchise stores to company-owned status. Despite store closures, Burger King reported strong performance with an 8.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales for Q2 of 2026.
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