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Burger King opening in Spain

Restaurant Brands International Inc has announced the establishment of BK Spain 2016, S.L. to continue to expand the Burger King brand in Spain.

February 12, 2016

Burger King is opening in Spain, thanks to a long-term master franchise and development agreement with BKSpain, according to a company press release.

"We are excited to announce the creation of this joint venture in Spain to continue to aggressively expand the Burger King brand and business in this important market," said José Cil, president of Burger King. "Quick Meals and Gregorio Jimenez have been valuable partners to the Burger King system for more than 30 years. Today, Quick Meals is the largest and most profitable franchisee in Spain and one of our largest and most profitable around the globe." 

Burger King opened its first restaurant in Europe in 1975, in the heart of Madrid. Today, the brand is the market leader in store count with more than 650 locations in Spain.

"Burger King is one of the world's most popular and iconic brands and has a rich history in Spain," said Gregorio Jimenez, executive chairman of Quick Meals and the Burger King Spain JV. "We have ambitious development plans in Spain. We are eager to grow our share in this market by continuing to focus on delivering exceptional service and great-tasting food to our guests."