Bridgepoint has invested a further £15m into Burger King UK and is preparing to deploy up to £20m more, strengthening private equity backing for the fast-food chain as it renews long-term franchise rights with Restaurant Brands International, SkyNews reports. 

The new capital coincides with the extension of Burger King UK’s Master Franchise Agreement to 2044, a move designed to align financial stakeholders and support continued expansion. Bridgepoint first invested in the business in 2017 and remains its key private equity partner.

Burger King UK operates about 575 outlets across the country and employs roughly 12,000 people. The business reported a 7% rise in revenue to £408.3m in 2024, while underlying EBITDA increased 12% to £26m. The company also completed a refinancing, extending the maturity of its bank facilities to March 2028.

Chief executive Alasdair Murdoch plans to open around 30 new sites next year, despite pressure on the wider hospitality sector. Casual dining chains such as TGI Fridays and Leon have entered administration in recent days, and industry leaders warn that recent fiscal measures have intensified cost challenges.

Bridgepoint declined to comment on the new investment. The fresh capital signals sustained private equity confidence in the growth prospects of branded quick-service dining as consolidation and refinancing reshape the UK market.

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