QSR

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR, NYSE:QSR) has received an improved sales outlook from Jefferies, which raised its forecast for Burger King's US same-store sales growth in the third quarter to 6.5% from 5%, as the fast-food chain's turnaround gains traction. The broker said customer footfall had remained relatively steady after Burger King delivered 8.5% comparable sales growth in the second quarter, supporting expectations that momentum could extend into 2027.

Burger King is refranchising hundreds of its company-owned restaurants as part of its turnaround. The burger chain is prioritizing franchisees who live close to their locations and visit them regularly.

QSR's stronger earnings growth, Burger King momentum and discounted valuation contrast with MCD's digital strengths and U.S. execution challenges.

When thinking of American food, cheeseburgers naturally come to mind. But are they truly a product of the United States?

Burger King just posted its strongest quarter in years while McDonald's U.S. traffic turned negative in July, and the gap between these two fast food giants now raises a serious question about which stock actually belongs in your portfolio.

MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSR) (TSX: QSP) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and will host an investor conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m.

According to Burger King's latest franchise disclosure document (FDD), the fast-food restaurant chain operated 6,650 locations across the United States at the end of fiscal year 2025, a net loss of 51 stores compared with the 6,701 it operated at the start of the year.

MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) ("RBI") announced today that it has filed, and the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted, notice of RBI's intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB") for its common shares.

Watch how the fast-food chain is investing in better Whoppers and nuggets at a time of rising food costs.

Lower-income consumers have been pulling back on spending. But the impact on quick-service restaurant stocks hasn't been the same.