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The burger's overhaul, overseen by a corporate chef who had already worked magic at Popeyes, is helping propel a comeback.

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Restaurant Brands International is upgraded to a buy as Burger King's turnaround drives market share gains over McDonald's. QSR's valuation has improved, with a TTM PE of 18.5 and low FCF growth requirements supporting upside potential. Burger King's 8.5% comp sales growth and successful 'Reclaim the Flame' campaign highlight effective management and turnaround execution.

MIAMI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI" or the "Company") (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSR) announced today that Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership ("RBI LP") has received an exchange notice from 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings LP ("RBH"), an affiliate of 3G Capital Partners Ltd. ("3G Capital"), to exchange 2,784,549 Class B exchangeable limited partnership units of RBI LP (the "Exchangeable Units").

Restaurant Brands International continues to outperform McDonald's in earnings growth and market share gains. MCD maintains a significant valuation premium—over 25% on FCF and 17% on forward PE—despite QSR's superior business momentum. QSR posted 8.5% US same-store sales growth versus MCD's 0.8%, reaffirming its 8% adjusted earnings growth target for 2026.

For years, Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN | WEN Price Prediction) was the No.

Restaurant Brands International is upgraded to Buy, driven by Burger King's accelerating market share and resilient comps amid a weak sector. QSR's diversified global brand portfolio and international growth, with overseas system-wide sales exceeding 10%, provide robust long-term expansion opportunities. Despite sector headwinds, QSR delivers margin expansion and 14% pro forma EPS growth, with adjusted EBITDA margins rising to 32.1%.

"Today we are clearly not performing at our potential," Wendy's CEO admitted in a statement.

Burger King is once again the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales. The chain's successful turnaround has helped it unseat Wendy's from the number two spot.

Burger King's US sales are soaring as customers embrace its revamped Whopper burger – while long-reigning McDonald's suffers flailing growth in its largest market.