AmRest to develop Burger King brand in Czechia and Slovakia

WSE-listed restaurant operator AmRest signed a contract with Burger King Europe on the exclusive development of the brand in the Czechia and Slovakia. “Based on the deal, within 5 years AmRest plans to increase Burger King portfolio by 40 new restaurants in the Czech Republic and 15 in Slovakia,” the company said in a market filing. AmRest will also be responsible for budget and marketing activities management for the brand in both countries. The company runs 41 Burger King restaurant in Poland, 12 in Czechia, and 1 in Bulgaria.