McDonald's Vs. Burger King Owner Restaurant Brands International: Understand This as McDonald's Sales Growth Slows

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.

24/7 Wall Street • 20 hours ago

The Fed Hiked Interest Rates for the First Time in 3 Years to Slow Down Inflation and Deliver Price Stability. Here's What That Means for Restaurant Stocks.

Rate hikes may reshape dining choices, but they don't mean consumers are exiting. Winners will look to increase consumer traffic without compromising profitability.

The Motley Fool • Sep 17, 2026

Restaurant Brands International to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026

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.

PRNewsWire • Sep 15, 2026

Burger King closed dozens of stores last year: See a list of locations where restaurants shuttered

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.

Fast Company • Sep 15, 2026

Restaurant Brands International Inc. Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

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.

PRNewsWire • Sep 11, 2026

How Burger King's New Whopper Is Winning Back Customers | WSJ

Burger King is trying to convince America it has the best burger out—and that it's worth paying for. The No. 2 U.S. burger chain by sales has charged its corporate chef with upgrading the sauces, buns and packaging for its food.

New Whoppers, Higher Quality: Inside Burger King's Bold Revamp

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

WSJ • Sep 10, 2026

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

Why Franchise Models Are Winning the Restaurant Stock Divide

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

MarketBeat • Sep 7, 2026

Restaurant Brands International Inc. to Participate in Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference

MIAMI, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSR) (TSX: QSP) ("RBI") announced today that Josh Kobza, Chief Executive Officer, and Sami Siddiqui, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference in Boston on September 9, 2026 at 9:00am Eastern Time.

PRNewsWire • Sep 2, 2026