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Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI), trading under the symbol QSR, is a global leader in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. Founded in 2014 following 3G Capital's acquisition of Tim Hortons International, RBI is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company boasts over 30,000 restaurants across more than 100 countries, generating approximately $43 billion in system-wide sales in 2023.
RBI owns and operates four iconic brands: Tim Hortons®, Burger King®, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen®, and Firehouse Subs®. These brands have a rich history of serving their communities, guests, and franchisees with dedication and quality for decades. Tim Hortons leads in the hot brewed coffee and baked goods market in Canada, while Burger King is renowned globally for its flame-grilled burgers. Popeyes is celebrated for its authentic Louisiana-style fried chicken, and Firehouse Subs is consistently rated highly for its quality and flavor.
RBI's revenue streams are diversified, coming from retail sales at company-owned restaurants, royalty fees, lease income from franchised stores, and Tim Hortons' supply chain operations. The company emphasizes growth and innovation across its brands, leveraging global scale and shared best practices to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
Recent strategic initiatives include RBI's acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, the largest Burger King franchisee in the U.S., which is set to boost the company's footprint and franchisee profitability through the
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) has completed its acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group (formerly NASDAQ: TAST) for $9.55 per share, totaling approximately $1 billion. The acquisition adds Carrols' 1,023 Burger King and 59 Popeyes restaurants to RBI's portfolio. RBI plans to invest $500 million in reimaging over 600 Carrols locations before refranchising most of them over the next seven years. Additionally, RBI amended its Credit Agreement, increasing the term loan B facility to $5.9 billion to finance the acquisition.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with consolidated system-wide sales growing by 8.1% year-over-year. The global comparable sales increased by 4.6%, driven by positive performance across all segments. The company is investing $300 million in a remodel program at Burger King US to achieve a modern image at 85% to 90% of locations by 2028.
Burger King Company announced an additional $300M investment to accelerate the modernization of Burger King® restaurants in the U.S. The investment aims to achieve a 85%-90% modern image in U.S. restaurants by 2028. This investment builds on previous initiatives like the 'Royal Reset' plan and the acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group. Burger King has seen early positive results from its investments, including record franchisee profitability and strong sales uplifts. The additional investment will launch 'Royal Reset 2.0', providing cash incentives to operators for remodels and rebuilds. The brand expects to achieve its modernization goal by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing guest experience.
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