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Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) operates iconic quick-service chains including Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs through a global franchise network. This news hub provides investors and industry observers with timely updates on material developments affecting one of the world's largest QSR operators.
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Firehouse Subs has announced a major expansion plan in Mexico through a development agreement with Foodplay to open 100 restaurants across major Mexican cities over the next five years. The first location will open in Monterrey, Nuevo León this year. This expansion is expected to create hundreds of new jobs across Mexico.
The brand, owned by Restaurant Brands International (QSR), currently operates over 1,300 restaurants globally across the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, Mexico, Albania, and the UAE. Known for its premium sandwiches made with house-sliced meats and cheeses steamed to enhance flavor, Firehouse Subs plans to bring popular menu items like the Hook & Ladder®, Firehouse Italian™, and Firehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket™ to the Mexican market.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR), one of the world's largest quick-service restaurant companies, announced its participation in the Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. CEO Josh Kobza and CFO Sami Siddiqui will engage in a fireside chat on May 29, 2025, at 8:00am Eastern Time.
RBI operates over 32,000 restaurants across more than 120 countries, generating nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales. The company owns four major quick-service restaurant brands: TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. A live audio webcast of the conference presentation will be available on RBI's investor relations website for 30 days following the event.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.
The earnings call will be accessible through a webcast on the company's investor relations website, with a replay available for 30 days after the release. Investors can also join via telephone using specific dial-in numbers: 1 (833)-470-1428 for U.S. callers, 1 (833)-950-0062 for Canadian callers, and 1 (929)-526-1599 for international callers, using access code 768306.
Firehouse Subs, the American sub sandwich chain, is expanding to Australia through a development and franchise agreement between Restaurant Brands International (RBI) and Retail Food Group (RFG). The expansion plans include opening 165 restaurants across Australia in 10 years, with the first location set to launch in Southeast Queensland in late 2025.
RFG, Australia's largest multi-brand retail food franchisor, will initially open 15 company-owned restaurants in the first three years before launching franchising opportunities in year four. The expansion targets Australia's A$1.7bn sandwich market and is expected to create thousands of jobs across construction, supply chain, distribution, and restaurant operations.
Firehouse Subs, founded in 1994 by former firefighter brothers, currently operates over 1,300 restaurants globally and is known for its steamed hot sandwiches made with premium meats and cheeses sliced in-house.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has acquired all equity interests in Burger King China from TFI Asia Holdings BV and Pangaea Two Acquisition Holdings XXIII, (Cartesian) for approximately $158 million in an all-cash transaction. Following this acquisition, RBI now owns nearly 100% of the business.
The company plans to identify a new local operating partner to inject primary capital and become the controlling shareholder, aligning with RBI's strategy of partnering with experienced local operators while maintaining a primarily franchised business. Under TFI's partnership, Burger King expanded from approximately 60 restaurants in 2012 to 1,500 today in China. TFI will continue its operations in Turkey as one of RBI's largest business partners, while Cartesian remains a partner in the Tim Hortons business in China.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. Global system-wide sales grew 5.6% in Q4 and 5.4% for 2024, with comparable sales up 2.5% in Q4, led by International (4.7%) and Tim Hortons Canada (2.5%).
The company's income from operations increased 17.9% year-over-year, while Organic Adjusted Operating Income grew 9%. RBI returned approximately $1.0 billion to shareholders in 2024 while maintaining investment in growth and reaching net leverage targets.
For 2025, RBI declared a target total dividend of $2.48 per common share and partnership exchangeable unit. The company also announced its long-term goals for 2024-2028, including expectations of 3%+ comparable sales growth, 5%+ net restaurant growth, and 8%+ system-wide sales growth.
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