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Burger King’s sales took off last quarter

Restaurant Brands International said Burger King’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% last quarter, supported by operations improvements and new marketing. RBI reported Popeyes U.S. same-store sales fell 5.2% for a sixth straight quarter, while Tim Hortons rose 0.1% and Firehouse Subs rose 0.7%. RBI revenue rose 4.6% to $2.5B and net income increased over 150% to $665M.

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Published Aug 6, 2026, 2:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$QSRBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Traders can update concept-level expectations for RBI, with Burger King showing strong U.S. momentum while Popeyes remains in a prolonged slump.

02

Market read

The article provides fresh, brand-level same-store sales and consolidated financial figures that can shift near-term expectations for RBI’s U.S. franchise performance.

03

What to watch

Popeyes’ worsening trend (sixth straight decline) could dominate investor focus, limiting how much Burger King gains lift the consolidated story.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: reported Thursday, based on last quarter’s same-store sales and quarterly financials

Background

RBI’s quarterly update highlights same-store sales trends across its Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs brands, plus consolidated revenue and net income changes.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$QSRBullishMedium confidence
Context

Restaurant Brands International reported Burger King U.S. same-store sales up 8.5% last quarter, citing operations improvements and marketing.

Expected impact

Near-term bias modestly positive for QSR as traders weigh Burger King strength against Popeyes declines.

Evidence & confidence

The article provides specific same-store sales and financial results for the quarter, but it is not a full earnings release and includes mixed performance across concepts.

Market effects

Sector

Signals continued consumer responsiveness to quick-service restaurant remodels and marketing, while highlighting ongoing pressure in chicken concepts like Popeyes.

Regional

U.S. performance diverged by brand, with Burger King improving while Popeyes deteriorated.

Global

International same-store sales growth across RBI’s concepts suggests resilience beyond the U.S. market.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Burger King strength may not be durable if it is driven by a temporary marketing blitz rather than sustained traffic and unit economics.

Key entities

  • company
    Restaurant Brands International

    Parent company reporting same-store sales and quarterly financial results across its restaurant concepts.

  • brand
    Burger King

    U.S. same-store sales rose 8.5% last quarter, attributed to operations improvements and new marketing.

  • brand
    Popeyes

    U.S. same-store sales declined 5.2% in the second quarter, marking the sixth straight decline.

  • brand
    Tim Hortons

    Same-store sales increased 0.1% in Canada and globally.

  • brand
    Firehouse Subs

    Same-store sales increased 0.7% in the U.S.

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