Burger King plots whopper outlet growth
Burger King UK has appointed Lunson Mitchenall to find at least 90 new outlets for expansion over the next three years.
Lunson Mitchenall’s occupier representation team will work with a group of joint agents to expand the UK business and its franchise partnerships.
The fast-food chain aims to open at least 30 new outlets per year for the next three years. It currently has more than 500 restaurants in the UK.
Burger King UK has appointed Lunson Mitchenall to find at least 90 new outlets for expansion over the next three years.
Lunson Mitchenall’s occupier representation team will work with a group of joint agents to expand the UK business and its franchise partnerships.
The fast-food chain aims to open at least 30 new outlets per year for the next three years. It currently has more than 500 restaurants in the UK.
Sites ranging between 1,600 and 3,000 sq ft,in high footfall areas without a pre-existing Burger King UK presence are sought.
These include transport interchanges, drive-thrus and retail parks, high street locations and shopping centre food courts.
Lunson Mitchenall will be responsible for sourcing outlets in East Anglia, South East, South West and South Wales.
Matt Maynard, director of Lunson Mitchenall, said: “It is a really interesting time for the fast-food market in particular which, against the wider economic back drop, is enjoying strong growth thanks to a shift in perception of fast food and consumers responding to Burger King’s reinvigorated offering.”
Marc Balding, property director of Burger King UK, said: “I have worked with Lunson Mitchenall for many years and have always found it to be very effective at acquiring new stores.
“It is exciting times for the Burger King brand in UK at present and I look forward to Lunson Mitchenall continuing to advise Burger King UK on our expansion.”
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