Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger K…

Restaurant Brands International reported quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by strong performance in Burger King's U.S. market, which saw a 8.5% increase in same-store sales. The company's adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.07, slightly above the anticipated $1.03, and it generated $2.52 billion in revenue, in line with expectations. However, Popeyes was identified as a weak performer, with same-store sales declining by 5.2%. Overall, Burger King's recent renovations and marketing strategies have helped improve its market position significantly.

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Restaurant Brands International topped Wall Street’s quarterly earnings expectations.
Burger King’s U.S. business reported same-store sales growth of 8.5%.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was the weakest performer in the company’s portfolio.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: A general view of logo and signage for a Burger King, Home of the Whopper on January 29, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

A general view of logo and signage for a Burger King, Home of the Whopper on January 29, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.

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Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts’ expectations, fueled by strong growth for the once-strugglingBurger King, both domestically and abroad.

“Burger King’s performance is a great example of what’s possible when you invest in the fundamentals and execute well – an approach we’re applying across all of our brands,” Restaurant Brands CEO Josh Kobza said in a statement.

Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:

Earnings per share: $1.07 adjusted vs. $1.03 expected
Revenue: $2.52 billion, in line with expectations

Restaurant Brands reported second-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of $507 million, or $1.45 per share, up from $189 million, or 57 cents per share, a year earlier.

Excluding transaction costs, advisory fees and other items, the company earned $1.07 per share.

Net revenuerose 4.5% to $2.52 billion.

Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales climbed 8.5%. In recent quarters, the burger chain’s turnaround has taken hold in its home market. Restaurant renovations, sharper marketing, and a focus on core menu items like the Whopper have helped Burger King steal market share.

Rival McDonald’s reported U.S. same-store sales growth of just 0.8% in its second quarter, for comparison. Executives said that they were disappointed by the performance, and McDonald’s tapped a new U.S. president to help accelerate its sales.

Burger King is also seeing strong results outside of the U.S. Restaurant Brands said international Burger King restaurants saw same-store sales growth of 5.4% during the quarter.

But the rest of Restaurant Brands’ chains did not fare as well.

Tim Hortons’ same-store sales in Canada and overall were essentially flat for the quarter, while Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen reported U.S. same-store sales declines of 5.2%. The fried chicken chain has struggled in recent quarters as more restaurants compete for a smaller pool of diners, who have grown increasingly value conscious.

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