Burger King to open restaurants in Bengaluru and Punjab

North American fast-food chain Burger King, is planning to open its restaurants in Bengaluru and Punjab. Having making its debut in November last year in India, the company has opened 12 outlets in the National Capital Region and Mumbai.

“All Burger King restaurants in India are franchisee-owned and operated. Our master franchisee in India has confirmed intent to open restaurants in Bengaluru and Punjab.  We are extremely pleased with the local response to the Burger King restaurants that have opened since late 2014 and look forward to growing the brand’s relationship with our customers in India,” stated Raj Varman, CEO, Burger King India.

Burger King is a global chain of hamburger fast-food restaurants and was founded by James McLamore in 1954. 3G Capital, a global investment firm, purchased Burger King Corporation making it a privately held company in 2010. The brand is known for its signature recipes and delectable menu. The company also formed a joint venture in 2012 to open one thousand restaurants in China by 2015. It has recently started selling burgers in Pakistan and Brunei too.