Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Business
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick-service restaurant companies operating nearly 33,000 franchised and company-owned restaurants globally. The company owns and operates four brands: Tim Hortons (coffee, baked goods, and food service), Burger King (hamburgers and specialty sandwiches), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (fried chicken), and Firehouse Subs (submarine sandwiches). Operations span more than 120 countries and territories, with substantially all system-wide restaurants franchised. The company generates revenue through royalties, franchise fees, leasing of properties, advertising-fund contributions, and direct operation of company-owned restaurants, particularly those acquired in the Carrols Acquisition which are being refranchised.
Summary from 10-K filed 2026-02-20
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 9,434 | 8,406 | 7,022 | 6,505 | 5,739 | |
| Franchise and property expenses | 552 | 544 | 512 | 518 | 489 | |
| Advertising expenses and other services | 1,358 | 1,330 | 1,273 | 1,077 | — | |
| General and administrative expenses | 741 | 733 | 704 | 631 | 484 | |
| (Income) loss from equity method investments | −11 | −69 | −8 | 44 | 4 | |
| Other operating expenses (income), net | 261 | −59 | 55 | 25 | 7 | |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 7,232 | 5,987 | 4,971 | 4,607 | 3,860 | |
| Income from operations | 2,202 | 2,419 | 2,051 | 1,898 | 1,879 | |
| Interest expense, net | 516 | 577 | 582 | 533 | 505 | |
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | 2 | 33 | 16 | 0 | 11 | |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 1,684 | 1,809 | 1,453 | 1,365 | 1,363 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations | 483 | 364 | −265 | −117 | 110 | |
| Net income from continuing operations | 1,201 | 1,445 | 1,718 | — | — | |
| Net loss from discontinued operations (net of tax of $0) | 126 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Net income | 1,075 | 1,445 | 1,718 | 1,482 | 1,253 | |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 14) | 299 | 424 | 528 | 474 | 415 | |
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | 776 | 1,021 | 1,190 | 1,008 | 838 | |
| Basic net income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 2.64 | 3.21 | 3.82 | — | — | |
| Basic net loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | −0.28 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Basic net income per share (in dollars per share) | 2.36 | 3.21 | 3.82 | 3.28 | 2.71 | |
| Diluted net income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 2.63 | 3.18 | 3.76 | — | — | |
| Diluted net loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | −0.28 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share) | 2.35 | 3.18 | 3.76 | 3.25 | 2.69 | |
| Basic (in shares) | 329 | 319 | 312 | 307 | 310 | |
| Diluted (in shares) | 457 | 454 | 456 | 455 | 464 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,163 | 1,334 | 1,139 | 1,178 | 1,087 | |
| Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $54 and $57, respectively | 794 | 698 | 749 | 614 | 547 | |
| Inventories, net | 205 | 142 | 166 | 133 | 96 | |
| Prepaids and other current assets | 179 | 108 | 119 | 123 | 86 | |
| Assets held for sale - discontinued operations | 489 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Total current assets | 2,830 | 2,282 | 2,173 | 2,048 | 1,816 | |
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,245 and $1,087, respectively | 2,303 | 2,236 | 1,952 | 1,950 | 2,035 | |
| Operating lease assets, net | 1,961 | 1,852 | 1,122 | 1,082 | 1,130 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 11,190 | 10,922 | 11,107 | 10,991 | 11,417 | |
| Goodwill | 6,306 | 5,986 | 5,775 | 5,688 | 6,006 | |
| Other assets, net | 1,025 | 1,354 | 1,262 | 987 | 762 | |
| Total assets | 25,615 | 24,632 | 23,391 | 22,746 | 23,246 | |
| Accounts and drafts payable | 866 | 765 | 790 | 758 | 614 | |
| Other accrued liabilities | 1,271 | 1,141 | 1,005 | 1,001 | 947 | |
| Gift card liability | 249 | 236 | 248 | 230 | 221 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases | 68 | 222 | 101 | 127 | 96 | |
| Liabilities held for sale - discontinued operations | 437 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Total current liabilities | 2,891 | 2,364 | 2,144 | 2,116 | 1,878 | |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 13,250 | 13,455 | 12,854 | 12,839 | 12,916 | |
| Finance leases, net of current portion | 261 | 286 | 312 | 311 | 333 | |
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 1,900 | 1,770 | 1,059 | 1,027 | 1,070 | |
| Other liabilities, net | 1,034 | 706 | 996 | 872 | 1,822 | |
| Deferred income taxes, net | 1,120 | 1,208 | 1,296 | 1,313 | 1,374 | |
| Total liabilities | 20,456 | 19,789 | 18,661 | 18,478 | 19,393 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 19) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Common shares, no par value; Unlimited shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 346,323,165 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025; 324,426,589 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 2,859 | 2,357 | 1,973 | 2,057 | 2,156 | |
| Retained earnings | 1,795 | 1,860 | 1,599 | 1,121 | 791 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | −1,020 | −1,107 | −706 | −679 | −710 | |
| Total Restaurant Brands International Inc. shareholders equity | 3,634 | 3,110 | 2,866 | 2,499 | 2,237 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 1,525 | 1,733 | 1,864 | 1,769 | 1,616 | |
| Total shareholders equity | 5,159 | 4,843 | 4,730 | 4,268 | 3,853 | |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | 25,615 | 24,632 | 23,391 | 22,746 | 23,246 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortization | 301 | 264 | 191 | 190 | 201 | |
| Non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt | 2 | 23 | 5 | — | — | |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | |
| Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions | 209 | −71 | 20 | −4 | −76 | |
| Net (gains) losses on derivatives | −198 | −191 | −151 | −9 | 87 | |
| Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense | 151 | 172 | 194 | 136 | 102 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 97 | −5 | −430 | −60 | −5 | |
| Other non-cash adjustments, net | 49 | 19 | 26 | 19 | −16 | |
| Accounts and notes receivable | −89 | 7 | −147 | −110 | 8 | |
| Inventories and prepaids and other current assets | −67 | 30 | −43 | −61 | 12 | |
| Accounts and drafts payable | 89 | −30 | 22 | 169 | 149 | |
| Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability | −7 | −37 | 9 | 37 | 67 | |
| Tenant inducements paid to franchisees | −44 | −38 | −32 | −26 | −20 | |
| Changes in other long-term assets and liabilities | 6 | −41 | −78 | −345 | −78 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | 1,714 | 1,503 | 1,323 | 1,490 | 1,726 | |
| Payments for additions of property and equipment | −265 | −201 | −120 | −100 | −106 | |
| Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings | 38 | 34 | 37 | 12 | 16 | |
| Net payments for acquisition of franchised restaurants, net of cash acquired | −152 | −540 | −17 | 0 | −1,004 | |
| Settlement/sale of derivatives, net | 76 | 74 | 112 | 71 | 5 | |
| Other investing activities, net | −15 | −27 | −1 | −35 | −14 | |
| Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities from continuing operations | −318 | −660 | 11 | −64 | −1,103 | |
| Proceeds from long-term debt | 0 | 2,450 | 55 | 2 | 1,335 | |
| Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases | −427 | −2,190 | −92 | −94 | −889 | |
| Payment of financing costs | 0 | −41 | −44 | 0 | −19 | |
| Payment of common share dividends and Partnership exchangeable unit distributions | −1,108 | −1,029 | −990 | −971 | −974 | |
| Repurchase of common shares | 0 | 0 | −500 | −326 | −551 | |
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 33 | 78 | 60 | 21 | 60 | |
| Proceeds from derivatives | 67 | 109 | 141 | 34 | — | |
| Other financing activities, net | −1 | −2 | −4 | −3 | −4 | |
| Net cash used for financing activities from continuing operations | −1,436 | −625 | −1,374 | −1,307 | −1,093 | |
| Net cash used for discontinued operations | −81 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 16 | −23 | 1 | −28 | −3 | |
| (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified as assets held for sale - discontinued operations | −105 | 195 | −39 | 91 | −473 | |
| Increase in cash classified as assets held for sale - discontinued operations | −66 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | −171 | 195 | −39 | — | — | |
| Interest paid | 714 | 785 | 761 | 487 | 404 | |
| Income taxes paid, net | 450 | 293 | 290 | 275 | 256 | |
| Accruals for additions of property and equipment | 53 | 51 | 0 | 0 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s CIK number?
Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s SEC CIK number is 0001618756 (1618756). The CIK (Central Index Key) is the permanent identifier the SEC assigns to every EDGAR filer — unlike a ticker symbol, it never changes.
Where can I find Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s SEC filings?
All of Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s EDGAR filings — 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K material events, and insider transactions — are listed on this page, sourced live from SEC EDGAR.
When did Restaurant Brands International Inc. last report earnings?
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) most recently filed an earnings 8-K with the SEC on May 6, 2026, furnishing its results under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The earnings press release is attached to that filing (accession 0001618756-26-000025). This is Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s most recent earnings filing of record — not a forecast of its next earnings date.
What is Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s most recent earnings 8-K?
Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s latest earnings 8-K (Item 2.02) was filed May 6, 2026 under accession 0001618756-26-000025. It carries the quarterly or annual earnings press release — the earliest official, SEC-filed version of the results.
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