Restaurant Brands International is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies, operating a global portfolio of iconic brands. The company primarily utilizes a franchise-heavy business model to scale its presence across more than 120 countries and territories. Its core value proposition centers on delivering quality food, service excellence, and guest convenience through a mix of franchised and company-owned locations.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
Operations of the world's second-largest quick service hamburger restaurant chain. This segment focuses on flame-grilled products and is a primary revenue driver for the company's global system-wide sales.
Whopper, Flame-grilled hamburgers, Chicken sandwiches, Specialty sandwiches
Individual consumers, Franchisees
Operations of the Tim Hortons brand, which is a leading coffee and baked goods chain in North America. The segment includes significant supply chain operations such as coffee roasting and manufacturing of fondants and syrups.
Coffee, Baked Goods, Flatbread Pizzas, Sandwiches, Wraps
Individual consumers, Franchisees
Operations of a leading quick service chicken concept featuring a unique Louisiana-style menu. The segment includes both franchised locations and recently acquired company-owned restaurants.
Fried bone-in chicken, Chicken tenders, Chicken sandwiches, Wings
Individual consumers, Franchisees
Manages the operations of all four brands outside of the United States and Canada, utilizing master franchise and development agreements to expand the global footprint.
Brand-specific menu items, Master franchise rights
Master franchisees, International consumers
Operations of a leading sandwich brand specializing in hot subs with steamed meats and cheeses. The brand focuses on high-quality ingredients and public safety philanthropy.
Hot and hearty subs, Chili, Soups
Individual consumers, Franchisees
One of the world's largest QSR companies with a dominant position in the coffee, hamburger, and chicken categories.
United States, Canada, China, Global
Mass market consumers, Franchise operators
Green coffee bean suppliers, Poultry and meat processors, Packaging manufacturers, Third-party logistics and distributors
Retail consumers, Franchisees, Master franchise partners
Coca-Cola
KO
Volume commitment agreement for soft drink syrup
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
Volume commitment agreement for soft drink syrup
CPE Alder Investment Limited
Joint venture partner for Burger King China
Tim Hortons
Wholly-owned coffee and baked goods brand
Burger King
Wholly-owned hamburger restaurant brand
Popeyes
Wholly-owned chicken restaurant brand
Firehouse Subs
Wholly-owned sandwich restaurant brand
Carrols Restaurant Group
Acquired large franchisee operator
Common questions about Restaurant Brands International
Restaurant Brands International is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies, operating a global portfolio of iconic brands. The company primarily utilizes a franchise-heavy business model to scale its presence across more than 120 countries and territories. Its core value proposition centers on delivering quality food, service excellence, and guest convenience through a mix of franchised and company-owned locations.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has a market capitalization of $26.3B and trades on NYSE.
Restaurant Brands International generated $9.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.3B, representing a net margin of 13.6%, with free cash flow of $1.6B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Restaurant Brands International's key competitors include Yum! Brands, Inc., McDonald's Corporation, Starbucks Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Restaurant Brands International has approximately 9,000 employees.