Fast food giant Burger King recently announced its plan to close between 300 and 400 locations in the United States by the end of 2023. This decision comes as the company aims to address underperforming stores and improve its financial standing in a demanding industry.
Even major fast food chains like Burger King face challenges, and the chain’s first-quarter earnings results fell short of expectations. By reducing the number of locations across the country, Burger King hopes to cut costs and navigate the tough landscape of the fast food industry successfully.
As of March, Burger King had already closed 124 locations this year. Currently, there are 6,964 open restaurants in the United States, but this number is expected to change significantly in the coming months with more closures. The company recognizes that sales performance varies across different locations and is actively seeking new franchisees who are dedicated and capable of driving success in their local communities.
Chairman Patrick Doyle emphasized the importance of franchisees committed to excellence, stating, “We’ll work with them to leave the system and move on to do something else. There simply is no room for franchisees who are not willing or able to work hard to operate restaurants that are better than the system average over the long term.”
Burger King’s ranking as the second-largest burger chain in the country was overtaken by Wendy’s in 2020, with McDonald’s remaining in the top spot. This change in ranking reflects the challenges Burger King has faced, especially during the pandemic year.
The following are some of the Burger King locations expected to close in 2023:
Michigan
- 2155 Gratiot Ave
- 9871 Livernois
- 8201 Woodward Ave
- 18021 Kelly Rd
- 20200 Grand River Ave
- 13600 W. McNichols Rd
- 15500 W. Seven Mile
- 20240 Plymouth Rd
- 12661 Mack Ave
- 9239 Gratiot Ave
- 17440 E. Warren
- 16245 Livernois Ave
- 3863 W. Jefferson Ave.
- 10336 W. 8 Mile Rd
- 3625 South Dort Hwy
- 3801 Clio Rd
- 13324 Woodward Ave
- 28203 Plymouth Rd
- 34835 Plymouth Ave
- 31456 Woodward Ave
- 23660 Telegraph Rd
- 30711 Southfield Rd
- 1113 E. West Maple Rd
- 2411 E. 8 Mile Rd
- 9774 E. M-36
Minnesota
- 209 Nokomis Street, Alexandria
- 926 Central Avenue Northeast, East Grand Forks
- 528 Western Ave, Fergus Falls
- 21 Depot Street, Litchfield
- 205 Lake Street, Long Prairie
- 586 Southwest 1st Street, Montevideo
- 516 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls
- 100 21st Street North, Moorhead
- 1611 US-12, Willmar
Montana
- 1422 West Main Street, Lewistown
- 520 North 27th St, Billings
- 1211 9th Street West, Columbia Falls
Kansas
- 2201 East Kansas Ave, McPherson
Nebraska
- 3627 South Lincoln Avenue, York
- 2504 O St, Lincoln
- 4230 North 27th Street, Lincoln
North Dakota
- 3765 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks
Utah
- 171 East Gateway Dr, Heber
- 7810 South 1300 E, Sandy
- 10235 South State Street, Sandy
- 729 North Main St, Clearfield
- 1466 East 3500 North, Lehi
- 119 East Crossroads Blvd, Saratoga Springs
- 147 East Bangerter Highway, Draper
- 5390 South 1900 West, Roy
- 1660 West North Temple St, Salt Lake City
Wyoming
- 1902 Mountain View Drive, Cody
Burger King’s efforts to streamline its operations and maximize profitability aim to secure a brighter future for the popular fast food chain. Despite the challenges, Burger King continues to strive for excellence in serving its customers.
