Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR)
Can SoundHound Replicate Its Red Lobster Win Across QSR Chains?
SoundHound AI's SOUN nationwide rollout of its phone-ordering system at Red Lobster has set a strong precedent for AI adoption in the quick-service industry. The deployment showcases how conversational AI can solve one of restaurants' biggest challenges—handling high call volumes without disrupting in-store service.
Restaurant Brands International: I'm Taking Advantage Of The Cautious Market Stance
Restaurant Brands International remains undervalued, presenting a continued buying opportunity despite inflationary headwinds and increased competition. QSR's strengths include strong consumer loyalty for Burger King, Popeye's international expansion, prudent restaurant management, and robust liquidity. Valuation metrics suggest QSR is trading below historical averages, with technicals indicating renewed buying interest and potential upside.
Restaurant Brands to Add 300 Popeyes in Mexico Over the Next Decade
QSR plans 300 new Popeyes in Mexico over the next 10 years, fueling growth with regional franchise partners.
Restaurant Brands International: Cyclical Weakness Opens Up A Decent Entry Point
Shares of Restaurant Brands International have been a relatively poor performer since my last update back in November, falling by around 6%. Comparable sales growth has been soft this year due to deteriorating consumer sentiment, particularly in the United States, though Q2 was much better than Q1. The company's international operations continue to drive overall growth, with the Burger King brand in better health abroad than at home.
El Pollo Loco: Is This QSR The Next Asset-Light Turnaround?
El Pollo Loco's traffic and sales are lagging QSR peers, but restaurant-level margins and cost controls are improving above guidance. Menu innovation, marketing tweaks, and a franchised, asset-light expansion—especially outside California—are set to drive growth and resilience. Unit-level economics are strengthening, with new models offering attractive payback periods and IRRs, supporting accelerated store openings in FY 2025-26.
SoundHound: Likely To Take Off After Raising FY 2025 Guidance
SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) is now back in the spotlight after a blowout Q2. The company has now revised its 2025 revenue guidance, projecting $160 million to $178 million (midpoint implies a 99% yoy growth) and adjusted EBITDA profitability exiting 2025. QSR momentum remains strong. Hosted services revenue was up 147% yoy in Q2. QSR active network 14,000+ restaurants with new wins at IHOP, Red Lobster, and Peter Piper Pizza.
Restaurant Brands Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Rise Y/Y, Stock Down
QSR's Q2 earnings miss estimates but rise Y/Y, with sales growth led by Tim Hortons and International units.
Burger King, Popeyes parent company RBI suffers mass earnings fall as expenses continue to rise
Parent company behind popular chains Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs said it generated total revenue of $2.41 billion this past quarter.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants J. Patrick Doyle - Executive Chairman Joshua Kobza - Chief Executive Officer Kendall Ardyce Peck - Head of Investor Relations Sami A.
Restaurant Brands International serves up mixed Q2 earnings
Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR, NYSE:QSR) delivered mixed results for the second quarter, showing strong top-line growth but weaker profitability. The parent company of Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs reported an increase in revenue to $2.41 billion from $2.08 billion a year earlier, beating Wall Street expectations of $2.34 billion.
Restaurant Brands (QSR) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Although the revenue and EPS for Restaurant Brands (QSR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Restaurant Brands (QSR) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates
Restaurant Brands (QSR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.97 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.
