Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
31 Mar, 2026Portfolio and global scale
Operates four major brands: Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs, with over 33,000 restaurants in more than 125 markets worldwide as of December 31, 2025.
System-wide sales reached approximately $47 billion, with Burger King as the largest contributor.
Demonstrated a proven track record of growth, with restaurant count, system-wide sales, and adjusted operating income all increasing significantly since 2012.
Maintains a highly franchised model, with over 95% of restaurants operated by franchisees.
Global infrastructure includes offices and support teams across major international cities, supporting expansion and operations.
Brand and segment performance
Tim Hortons leads the Canadian QSR market, with strong digital sales and loyalty program engagement.
Burger King focuses on operational excellence, franchisee profitability, and modernizing its image, with over 1,000 restaurants changing hands since 2022.
Popeyes emphasizes core product execution and digital convenience, ranking #2 in US chicken QSR sales.
Firehouse Subs is accelerating development, achieving 5x net new units in 2025 versus 2021 and over 45% digital sales.
International segment is a key growth driver, with six $1B+ international businesses and strong new unit growth, especially for Burger King.
Financial performance and growth
Adjusted operating income (AOI) for 2025 was $2.6B, with adjusted diluted EPS of $3.69, both showing strong year-over-year growth.
Levered free cash flow reached $1.6B in 2025, supporting capital allocation priorities such as investment, dividends, deleveraging, and share repurchases.
Segment G&A expenses have been managed with discipline, supporting AOI leverage and efficiency.
Net leverage improved to 4.2x in 2025, with a target to reach investment-grade leverage (low- to mid-3x) by 2028.
Capital investments are normalizing, with long-term capex and inducements targeted at ~$300M from 2028 onward.
Latest events from Restaurant Brands International
- 2025 delivered 5.3% sales growth, 8.3% AOI growth, and strong international segment performance.QSR
Q4 202513 Apr 2026 - Targets 8%+ AOI growth, 5%+ net restaurant growth, and $1.6B capital return by 2028.QSR
Investor Day 202623 Mar 2026 - 2024 growth targets remain on track, fueled by innovation, remodeling, and global expansion.QSR
4th Annual Evercore ISI Consumer and Retail Conference3 Feb 2026 - Q2 sales and income rose, driven by Tim Hortons, International, and Carrols acquisition gains.QSR
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Director elections and management proposals passed; shareholder ESG proposals not approved.QSR
AGM 20242 Feb 2026 - Value, digital, and modernization drive growth across brands, with global expansion diversified.QSR
TD Cowen’s 8th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference31 Jan 2026 - Q3 2024 delivered 6.1% organic AOI growth, led by International and Tim Hortons.QSR
Q3 202416 Jan 2026 - Improving consumer trends and operational upgrades set the stage for growth in 2025.QSR
Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference12 Jan 2026 - System-wide sales rose 2.8% year-over-year, with flat AOI and 8%+ growth targeted for 2025.QSR
Q1 20258 Jan 2026