Burger King is planning to open 200 more restaurants in the UK over the next five years after its profits recovered and sales surged in 2021.
Revenue increased by 68% to £211.2m compared to 2020 while its like-for-like sales increased by 46%.
It also reported operating profits of £33.4m for the year, compared with a £7.5m loss in 2020.
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The fast food chain said its improved results were as a result of its continued expansion strategy, the PA news agency said.
Burger King UK added it also benefited from the addition of 48 new owned restaurants last year.
It said this included 19 new restaurant openings as well as the acquisition of 29 sites from franchisees, including its flagship Leicester Square location.
The company said it plans to open 200 more sites by 2026 and already has "good visibility" regarding a pipeline of potential locations.
Chief executive Alasdair Murdoch said: "Burger King UK delivered a strong performance in 2021, proactively managing Covid-19 headwinds through investment in digital sales, including home delivery, and continued restaurant expansion with a focus on Drive Thru.
"Both delivery and Drive Thru sales were strong throughout 2021 and will remain key areas of focus as we execute on our growth strategy.
"We have a strong development pipeline to further grow our UK footprint, and we are very well positioned to take advantage of the clear market opportunities ahead of us.
"I would like to thank all of our employees for their ongoing dedication and hard work, without which our ongoing growth would not be possible."
