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However, McDonald's requires $1-2.2M initial investment versus Burger King's $316-550K, making Burger King accessible to capital-constrained entrepreneurs despite lower profit ceilings."},{"question":"What's the difference between flame-grilled and McDonald's cooking method?","answer":"Burger King flame-grills patties over an open flame, creating a charred exterior and smoky flavor that Burger King emphasizes as superior taste. McDonald's uses a flat griddle for deep-fried cooking, producing consistent, faster results. Taste preference is subjective, but flame-grilling is associated with higher-quality burger restaurants, while griddle cooking enables McDonald's volume efficiency."},{"question":"How many locations does each chain have and where are they strongest?","answer":"McDonald's operates 40,275 locations globally with 13,000+ in the US alone, dominating North America and Europe. 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