Former Burger King Waterfront Headquarters in Palmetto Bay Listed for Sale
The 80-acre waterfront campus that once served as the global headquarters for Burger King has officially hit the market in Palmetto Bay, Florida. Goddard Investment Group, the current owner, is seeking a buyer or a development partner for the property located at 17777 Old Cutler Road. Now marketed under the name Laguna Vista, the site represents one of the largest available parcels of land along the Biscayne Bay shoreline.
This listing emerges shortly after the conclusion of a prolonged legal dispute between the property owners and the Village of Palmetto Bay. Following a lawsuit filed under the Bert J. Harris Act, the village government agreed to a settlement in 2025 that permits a mixed-use redevelopment project. The approved plans allow for the construction of 455 residential units, a hotel, and substantial office and retail space, significantly altering the current usage of the land.
Background information highlights the property’s unique place in local history. Constructed in the 1980s with a distinct post-modern design by the architectural firm HOK, the campus was intended to be a corporate showpiece. However, the site was devastated by Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which caused extensive damage to the bayfront structures. Although Burger King repaired the facilities, the corporation eventually vacated the premises in 2002, moving to a location closer to Miami International Airport.
Objections to the development of this site have been intense and sustained. Residents and community leaders have frequently cited the area’s vulnerability to storm surge and flooding as a primary reason to limit construction density. Furthermore, there are significant concerns regarding the capacity of Old Cutler Road, a historic two-lane scenic corridor, to handle the increased traffic volume that a large-scale mixed-use complex would generate. Mayor Karyn Cunningham and other officials have previously opposed high-density plans for the site, arguing that such projects could threaten the environmental integrity of the adjacent mangroves and protected lands. Despite these community concerns, the recent legal settlement secures specific development rights for the next owner.
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