Food Magazine April 2015 | Page 31

3 Burger King
2 Wendy ’ s
1 McDonald ’ s
MOST PROFITABLE BURGER FRANCHISES

3 Burger King

Now we ’ re out of the regionals and into the Big Three . The leap in total 2014 sales is dramatic — Burger King pulled in nearly $ 8.6 billion over the last year . Average store sales are not as different , on the other hand . Each location takes in around $ 1.2 million .

2 Wendy ’ s

It ’ s a close race between Wendy ’ s and Burger King to claim a place among the most lucrative chains in the world . Wendy ’ s overall $ 8.6 billion sales just barely edge out its competitor . When it comes to store sales , on the other hand , there ’ s no competition . Wendy ’ s franchisees can expect almost $ 1.5 million . www . bk . com www . wendys . com

1 McDonald ’ s

Despite its comparative financial issues in recent years , McDonald ’ s remains on top — and if bold foodfocused changes continue under the guidance of new CEO Steve Easterbrook , McDonald ’ s may be able to expect a turnaround and growth in the near future .
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