Often easier to franchise than more traditional sit-down locations due to the nature of the business, quick-service restaurants offer more flexibility in terms of location and size.Because the majority of Restaurant Brands’s properties operate in smaller spaces relative to Cara, the sales per square foot and other primary metrics can often justify paying higher rents in better locations — another selling point for potential franchise owners.In down economies, as with the last recession, we saw quick-service restaurant names such as Restaurant Brands has done an excellent job of making smart acquisitions while simultaneously streamlining operations and boosting earnings. The company stated that part of Schwartz’s role moving forward will be assessing merger and acquisition opportunities for RBI. I understand I can unsubscribe from these updates at any time. COVID-19 brings out the best in many. The Company has approximately 27,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and the United States territories. What will these companies do during the summer, when the sports calendar is always runs a little dry?To Papa John's credit, the company has been on the offensive this year, but positive same-store sales will likely not come until 2020. Restaurant Brands International Inc. owns, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants under the Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), and Popeyes (PLK) brand names. The company was formed after Burger King merged with Tim Hortons in 2014, and then in 2017, RBI bought Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for $1.8 billion to build out the three brands … Adjusted earnings per … “We’re always exploring ways that we can use our capital in the most efficient way, and I’m going to continue to be spending time thinking about that,” Schwartz said on a call with analysts announcing the CEO change in January.RBI has scheduled its first-ever investor day in May 2019 to lay out the company’s future plans in more detail. Current as of August 16, 2020.© 2020 The Motley Fool Canada, ULC. COVID-19 UPDATE Brands International has produced many different bottles of our Germs Be Gone Hand sanitizers in the last 3 months to meet the overwhelming demand. It was established by the merger of Burger King … Restaurant Brands International is among the largest global quick-service restaurant chains in the world.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) are completely different businesses with a number of key differentiating factors.

Brinker International, Inc. (or simply Brinker) is an American multinational hospitality industry company that owns Chili's and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant chains.Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker currently owns, operates, or franchises 1,672 restaurants under the names Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy worldwide. Restaurant Brands’s Tim Hortons and Burger King present distinctly different opportunities in different market segments.Another key reason many investors in the chain-restaurant business prefer Restaurant Brands over Cara is the growth potential that quick-service restaurants provide. Promoting local food systems can up the ante for residents by maximizing the economic impact of tourism dollars. Earlier this month, Restaurant Brands reported upbeat second-quarter results. In 2011, Restaurant Brands acquired the New Zealand franchise for Carl's Jr., an exciting new burger brand, entering a new phase of international growth. Whether restaurants (and the faux-meat startups) have the operational capacity to keep up with demand is another question.When destinations go viral, tensions between locals and visitors can run high. The addition of Cara’s brand portfolio, while well accepted in certain Canadian markets where Cara-owned restaurants operate, represents a lack of growth opportunity as the brands this company owns have yet to branch out internationally and in any meaningful way into the U.S. market, where Restaurant Brands is the strongest. 18 months ago, we recognized that we had to do something more drastic on the digital front in terms of talent, investment, and focus as a company. Until then, Cil has his hands full managing results across all three brands, which we’ve further outlined below.We're continuing to see a trend among large restaurant chains of marketing during sports telecasts. Description. We continue to help and provide priority service to our Canadian government. Please read the Returns since inception, October 2013. Consider this a cheat sheet for all things happening at Restaurant Brands International.Restaurant Brands International, as an entity, has only existed for roughly the past five years. All rights reserved.