Burger King owner will buy out its biggest franchisee in US for about $1 billion

Burger King’s parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc., is making a big move by purchasing its largest franchisee in the United States, Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., for a whopping $1 billion. This acquisition will allow them to take full control of Carrols, which operates 1,022 Burger King restaurants in 23 states, along with 60 Popeyes restaurants.

The plan is not just about ownership; it’s also about giving these Burger King locations a major facelift. Over the next five years, the company intends to renovate hundreds of these restaurants and then hand them over to motivated local franchisees. This approach aims to enhance the dining experience for customers and drive growth.

To fund this ambitious renovation project, Burger King will invest approximately $500 million using Carrols’ operating cash flow. The goal is to complete the refranchising of these acquired restaurants within five to seven years, while keeping some restaurants within its company portfolio.

This significant acquisition reflects Burger King’s strategy to boost sales and improve profitability for its franchisees. The deal still awaits approval from Carrols’ stockholders, excluding shares held by Restaurant Brands International and its affiliates and Carrols’ officers. The completion of this transaction is expected in the second quarter of the year………[read more]

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Marven Salas

6 months ago

Burger King’s acquisition of its largest franchisee and the subsequent restaurant renovation plan align with broader trends by enhancing the dining experience for customers by renovating it’s locations to be modern so they can be convenient and competitive with other franchises that have modern buildings.

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Alex N

6 months ago

This milestone for Burger King will change how the company operates. For one, obtaining its largest franchisee will ensure their profits start off high, and as the business continues to develop, they can implement different marketing strategies that align with the latest trends. Furthermore, Burger king can renovate their brand logo and buildings like other companies have been doing.