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Restaurant Brands International Tops Q2 Forecast as Burger King Surges

Value deals and remodels at Burger King drove the earnings beat, leaving results uneven across the company's brands.

Overview

  • On Aug. 6, 2026, Restaurant Brands reported adjusted EPS of $1.07 and revenue of $2.52 billion, lifting net income to $507 million from $189 million a year earlier and beating analyst forecasts.
  • Burger King U.S. same-store sales climbed 8.5% on offers such as 2 for $5 and 3 for $7, plus restaurant remodels and heavier marketing that also supported 5.4% international Burger King growth.
  • Tim Hortons posted essentially flat comparable sales in Canada at about a 0.1% rise, and it still accounts for roughly 41% of the company's operating income, making its slow growth significant to consolidated results.
  • Popeyes U.S. comparable sales declined roughly 5.2%, reflecting tougher competition for value-focused diners and pressure in the fried chicken segment.
  • The company warned that rising commodity costs, especially beef which makes up about a quarter of its food basket, create margin risk and could limit how long it can sustain aggressive value promotions.