Burger King UK is pressing ahead with plans to open 30 new restaurants this year despite pressure on consumer finances and rising costs.
It came as the US-based fast food chain's UK operation confirmed it had also secured a £60m funding deal to help support its growth efforts.
Burger King, which has 574 restaurants in Britain, said the investment will help fuel its “next phase of expansion” in the UK and Ireland.
It said it aims to open more than 30 new restaurants in 2026, of which between 18 and 20 will be company-owned and others will be franchises.
The hospitality industry added that renovations have also been planned in more than 60 restaurants.
In 2025, the company opened seven new restaurants in the United Kingdom and remodeled a further 31 locations.
Growth efforts were boosted by £30 million of funding from long-time investor Bridgepoint last year.
The group said it will expand further after securing a £60m credit facility from lenders Metro Bank and OakNorth.
The growth strategy comes despite increased cost pressures in the UK hotel market, as well as greater economic uncertainty putting pressure on consumer spending.
He said “the macroeconomic environment remains challenging” but that inflationary pressure has begun to moderate in some key cost areas.
The company noted that higher labor costs are a major headwind, but expects wage growth to slow.
Burger King also highlighted that it is “largely insulated” from some near-term inflationary costs, with energy, food and currency costs largely hedged.
It added that it continues to see sales growth despite increasing pressures.
The group reported revenue rose 10% to £448.7m in 2025, with like-for-like sales growth of 6.8%, amid growth in home delivery.
Meanwhile, underlying profits improved 7% to £28m for the year.
Alasdair Murdoch, CEO of Burger King UK, said: “I am pleased to report another year of strong performance for Burger King UK in 2025.
“Looking ahead, we will continue to monitor the potential impact of geopolitical uncertainty on inflation pressures and consumer confidence.
“We continue to generate strong sales growth and, through disciplined cost control, we are well positioned to convert these sales profitably.
“With a clear pipeline of new openings and £60 million of additional funding secured after the end of the year to support future growth, we enter 2026 with confidence.”
