Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Non-Current Assets

Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets

Restaurant Brands International Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets decreased by 0.8% to $10.46B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active investment in future technology, while a decrease may signal project completion or impairment.

Detailed definition

These are acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached technological feasibil...

Peer comparison

Common in technology and pharmaceutical sectors following M&A activity.

Metric ID: indefinite_lived_rd_assets

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$10.54B$10.46B
QoQ Change-0.8%
Range$10.46B$10.54B

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
TH$6.24B$6.31B$5.97B$5.97B$6.27B$6.15B$6.22B$6.15B
BK$2.09B$2.11B$2.07B$2.09B$2.15B$2.15B$2.15B$2.14B
PLK$1.36B$1.36B$1.36B$1.36B$1.36B$1.36B$1.36B$1.36B
FHS$816.00M$816.00M$816.00M$816.00M$816.00M$816.00M
Total$10.54B$10.46B

Firehouse Subs brand was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Restaurant Brands International's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $10.46B in Q1 2026.
What does indefinite-lived research and development assets mean?
The value of research projects acquired from other companies that are still in progress.