Burger King Holdings, Inc.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Burger King Holdings, Inc. |
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| Industry: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
| Website: | http://www.burgerking.com |
This king rules one whopper of a fast-food empire. Burger King Holdings operates the world's #2 hamburger chain based on locations (behind McDonald's) with more than 11,900 restaurants in the US and more than 70 other countries. In addition to its popular Whopper sandwich, the chain offers a selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items, along with beverages, desserts, and sides. Many of the eateries are stand-alone locations offering dine-in seating and drive-through services; the chain also includes units in high-traffic locations such as airports and shopping malls. More than 1,400 of the fast food restaurants are company-owned, while the rest are owned and operated by franchisees.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 2,537.4 (2009) |
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| One-year % Growth in Sales | 3.4 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 200.1 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 5.3 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 41,320 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 0.8 (2009) |
| Fiscal Year-End | June |