Franchise and property expenses
Restaurant Brands International Franchise and property expenses decreased by 9.2% to $119.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.5%, from $130.00M to $119.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Franchise and property expenses shows an upward trend with a 3.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue may suggest rising property management inefficiencies or higher support costs for the franchise network.
Detailed definition
These expenses encompass the direct costs associated with managing franchise agreements, including property leasing, mai...
Peer comparison
Common in franchised restaurant chains; peers include companies with significant real estate holdings or master franchise agreements.
other_franchise_and_property_costsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $121.00M | $121.00M | $131.00M | $130.00M | $125.00M | $137.00M | $126.00M | $123.00M | $130.00M | $119.00M | $140.00M | $126.00M | $134.00M | $134.00M | $150.00M | $130.00M | $144.00M | $147.00M | $131.00M | $119.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +8.3% | -0.8% | -3.8% | +9.6% | -8.0% | -2.4% | +5.7% | -8.5% | +17.6% | -10.0% | +6.3% | +0.0% | +11.9% | -13.3% | +10.8% | +2.1% | -10.9% | -9.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +3.3% | +13.2% | -3.8% | -5.4% | +4.0% | -13.1% | +11.1% | +2.4% | +3.1% | +12.6% | +7.1% | +3.2% | +7.5% | +9.7% | -12.7% | -8.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Restaurant Brands International's franchise and property expenses?
- Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported franchise and property expenses of $119.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Restaurant Brands International's franchise and property expenses changed year-over-year?
- Restaurant Brands International's franchise and property expenses decreased by 8.5% year-over-year, from $130.00M to $119.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Restaurant Brands International's franchise and property expenses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Restaurant Brands International's franchise and property expenses has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $489.00M to $552.00M.
- What does franchise and property expenses mean?
- The costs incurred to manage and maintain properties and support franchise operations.