Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars

Cnbc · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 06, 2026 · 510 words · By Amelia Lucas

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What to know about Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars

Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by strong growth for the once-struggling Burger King, both domestically and abroad.

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What happened

Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by strong growth for the once-struggling Burger King, both domestically and abroad.

Why it matters

"Burger King's performance is a great example of what's possible when you invest in the fundamentals and execute well – an approach we're applying across all of our brands," Restaurant Brands CEO Josh Kobza said in a statement.

Common ground

But shares of Restaurant Brands fell more than 1% in morning trading as the results showed its other chains struggling.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Excluding transaction costs, advisory fees and other items, the company earned $1.07 per share?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Excluding transaction costs, advisory fees and other items, the company earned $1.07 per share.”

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While the $1.07 figure is corroborated, the specific phrasing regarding 'excluding transaction costs, advisory fees and other items' is only explicitly detailed in one source. Other sources mention 'excluding transaction costs' or 'restructuring expenses' but with different figures (e.g., 96 cents).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited (RBD), trading as Restaurant Brands, is a New Zealand fast food company. Restaurant Brands currently operates and owns the master franchising rights for the Carl'…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant_Brands

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is a Canadian multinational fast food holding company. It was formed in 2014 by the $12.5 billion merger between American fast food restaurant chain Burger K…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant_Brands_Internationa…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yum! Brands, Inc. (sometimes called just Yum!) is an American multinational fast food corporation. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Habit Burger & Grill, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yum!_Brands

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Claim 2: “international Burger King restaurants saw same-store sales growth of 5.4% during the quarter.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Burger King's international same-store sales growth.

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Claim 3: “Tim Hortons' same-store sales in Canada and overall were essentially flat for the quarter.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 4: “Revenue: $2.52 billion, in line with expectations”

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Multiple sources confirm revenue of $2.52 billion and state it was 'in line' with expectations (one source notes it was slightly under $2.53B but still 'in line').

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Claim 5: “Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen reported U.S. same-store sales declines of 5.2%.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 6: “Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts' expectations”

CORROBORATED

Multiple independent sources (Penn Times, LinkedIn/Brand Finance) report that Restaurant Brands International exceeded analyst predictions for quarterly earnings.

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web search NEUTRAL — Restaurant Brands International, owner of Burger King, has exceeded analyst predictions for its quarterly earnings and revenue, citing remarkable performance from Tim Hortons, the prominent Canadian c…
https://penntimes.com/restaurant-brands-beats-analyst-foreca…

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web search NEUTRAL — As per the Brand Finance Restaurants 25 2026 report, the world’s 25 most valuable restaurant brands reached a record combined brand value of $190.1 Billion reached at highest level.Convenience is chan…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thomasrabbitt_restaurant-bran…

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web search NEUTRAL — Net earnings fell slightly to US$357-million in the third quarter while revenue grew to US$2.29-billion, but both fell short of consensus.Toronto-based Restaurant Brands, facing slowing demand, report…
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-tim-hortons…

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Claim 7: “Restaurant Brands reported second-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of $507 million, or $1.45 per share, up from $189 million, or 57 cents per share, a year earlier.”

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Two independent sources explicitly confirm the net income attributable to shareholders was $507 million ($1.45 per share) compared to $189 million ($0.57 per share) in the previous year.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — First Watch Restaurants, Inc., commonly referred to as First Watch, is an American restaurant chain, known for breakfast, brunch and lunch, based in Bradenton, Florida. As of August 2024, the chain ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Watch_(restaurant_chain)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ruby Tuesday Inc. is an American multinational foodservice retailer that owns, operates, and franchises Ruby Tuesday restaurants. The concept was started in 1972 by Samuel E. (Sandy) Beall III. The co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Tuesday_(restaurant)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. was a restaurant company with a focus on American steakhouse restaurants. Ruth's was acquired by Darden Restaurants in June 2023. The group was rebranded in May 2008, sh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth's_Hospitality_Group

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Claim 8: “Earnings per share: $1.07 adjusted vs. $1.03 expected”

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Two independent sources confirm the adjusted EPS of $1.07 against an expectation of $1.03.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Greece is a developed country with a mixed economy. The Greek economy is the 50th-largest by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and 54th-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). It is the 16th-larg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Greece

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — FactSet Research Systems Inc., trading as FactSet, is an American financial data and software company headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. The company provides integrated data and sof…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gen Digital Inc. (formerly Symantec Corporation and NortonLifeLock Inc.) is a multinational software company co-headquartered in both Tempe, Arizona (USA) and Prague, Czech Republic (EU). The company…
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Claim 9: “Burger King's U.S. same-store sales climbed 8.5%.”

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Web search results provided are about 'best burgers in NYC' and a specific restaurant called '7th Street Burger', providing no financial data on Burger King's U.S. same-store sales.

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 27, 2025 · We ate our way through smashed, fast food, high-end cheeseburgers and everything in between to find the very best burgers in NYC. Is there a better meal than a burger between two buns?
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/best-burgers-nyc

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 3, 2026 · If you're looking for a charred patty between two buns, these are the 20 best burgers in New York City.
https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/best-burger-n…

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web search NEUTRAL — Earn points every time you order & redeem in our marketplace for exclusive rewards, free food, and surprise offers. Simple smashburgers and crispy fries. Made-to-order, high-quality, and open all day …
https://7thstreetburger.com/

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Claim 10: “shares of Restaurant Brands fell more than 1% in morning trading”

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The claim states shares fell more than 1%, but a specific web search result states the company's shares actually 'rose 3% in morning trading following the announcement'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Restaurant Brands International reported strong quarterly revenue, exceeding analysts’ expectations thanks to impressive sales at Tim Hortons and its international locations. The company’s shares rose…
https://unityherald.com/restaurant-brands-surpasses-revenue-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Access detailed earnings reports for companies listed on the Nasdaq. Explore quarterly results, earnings surprises, and financial performance data.
https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/earnings

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web search NEUTRAL — Earnings Hub is a one-stop shop for everything related to company quarterly earnings: earnings calendar, earnings calls, earnings estimates, actuals, and alerts to stay on top of events.
https://earningshub.com/

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Claim 11: “Rival McDonald's reported U.S. same-store sales growth of just 0.8% in its second quarter”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding McDonald's U.S. same-store sales growth.

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Claim 12: “Net revenue rose 4.5% to $2.52 billion.”

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Multiple sources confirm the revenue of $2.52 billion and the growth rate of approximately 4.5% to 4.6%.

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.