QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ontario
98-1206431
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
130 King Street West, Suite 300
Toronto,
Ontario
M5X 1E1
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(905) 339-6011
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Title of each class
Trading Symbols
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class B exchangeable limited partnership units
QSP
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As of July 31, 2025, there were 126,983,115 Class B exchangeable limited partnership units and 208,620,716 Class A common units outstanding.
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Description of Business and Organization
Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (“Partnership”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a Canadian limited partnership. We franchise and operate quick service restaurants serving premium coffee and other beverage and food products under the Tim Hortons® brand (“Tim Hortons”), fast food hamburgers principally under the Burger King® brand (“Burger King”), chicken under the Popeyes® brand (“Popeyes”) and sandwiches under the Firehouse Subs® brand (“Firehouse”). We are one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant, or QSR, companies as measured by total number of restaurants. As of June 30, 2025, we franchised or owned 6,075 Tim Hortons restaurants, 19,666 Burger King restaurants, 5,086 Popeyes restaurants and 1,402 Firehouse Subs restaurants, for a total of 32,229 restaurants, and operate in more than 120 countries and territories. As of June 30, 2025, over 90% of current system-wide restaurants are franchised.
We are a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”). RBI is our sole general partner, and as such, RBI has the exclusive right, power and authority to manage, control, administer and operate the business and affairs and to make decisions regarding the undertaking and business of Partnership in accordance with the partnership agreement of Partnership (“partnership agreement”) and applicable laws.
All references to “$” or “dollars” are to the currency of the United States unless otherwise indicated. All references to “Canadian dollars” or “C$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, the Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 21, 2025.
The Financial Statements include our accounts and the accounts of entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. Investments in other affiliates that are owned 50% or less where we have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the Financial Statements. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP and related rules and regulations of the SEC requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and accounts and drafts payable approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these accounts.
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified in order to be comparable with the current year classifications. These reclassifications did not arise as a result of any changes to accounting policies and relate entirely to presentation, with no effect on previously reported net income.
Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures – In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that expands income tax disclosures for public entities, including requiring enhanced disclosures related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The guidance is effective for annual disclosures for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis, with retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our disclosures upon adoption and expect to provide additional detail and disclosures under this new guidance.
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses – In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance that requires disclosure of disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items. The guidance is effective for annual disclosures for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and subsequent interim periods with early adoption permitted, and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our disclosures upon adoption and expect to provide additional detail and disclosures under this new guidance.
Note 2. Earnings (Loss) per Unit
Partnership uses the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, RBI, as the holder of the Class A common units, is entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount equal to the aggregate dividends payable by RBI to holders of RBI common shares, and the holders of Class B exchangeable limited partnership units (the “Partnership exchangeable units”) are entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount per unit equal to the dividends payable by RBI on each RBI common share. Partnership’s net income available to common unitholders is allocated between the Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units on a fully-distributed basis and reflects residual net income after noncontrolling interests. Basic and diluted earnings per Class A common unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to Class A common unit holders by the weighted average number of Class A common units outstanding for the period. Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per Partnership exchangeable unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to the Partnership exchangeable units by the weighted average number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding during the period.
There are no dilutive securities for Partnership as RBI equity awards will not affect the number of Class A common units or Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. However, the issuance of RBI shares by RBI in future periods will affect the allocation of net income attributable to common unitholders between Partnership’s Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units.
Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees paid by franchisees, as well as upfront fees paid by master franchisees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying agreement. We may recognize unamortized franchise fees and upfront fees when a contract with a franchisee or master franchisee is modified and is accounted for as a termination of the existing contract. We classify these contract liabilities as Other liabilities, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities on a consolidated basis between December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025 (in millions):
Contract Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
517
Recognized during period and included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year
(29)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period
21
Effective settlement of pre-existing contract liabilities in connection with BK China Acquisition (Note 6)
(17)
Impact of foreign currency translation
22
Balance at June 30, 2025
$
514
The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) on a consolidated basis as of June 30, 2025 (in millions):
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in
Remainder of 2025
$
27
2026
52
2027
49
2028
46
2029
43
Thereafter
297
Total
$
514
Disaggregation of Total Revenues
Refer to Note 5, Segment Reporting, for definition of our segments. The following tables disaggregate revenue by segment (in millions). Totals in the following tables may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
TH
BK
PLK
FHS
INTL
RH
ELIM (a)
Total
Supply chain sales
$
732
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
732
Company restaurant sales
12
61
46
11
—
469
—
600
Royalties
89
124
76
19
213
—
(21)
500
Property revenues
166
55
4
—
—
—
(6)
219
Franchise fees and other revenue
7
3
7
9
15
—
—
41
Advertising revenues and other services
78
144
77
20
21
—
(22)
318
Total revenues
$
1,083
$
388
$
210
$
59
$
250
$
469
$
(49)
$
2,410
(a)Represents elimination of intersegment revenues that consists of royalties, property and advertising and other services revenue recognized by BK and INTL from intersegment transactions with RH.
Property revenues consist primarily of lease income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases and sales-type leases with franchisees as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Lease income - operating leases
Minimum lease payments
$
90
$
92
$
177
$
186
Variable lease payments
127
119
224
230
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net
1
1
1
1
Subtotal - lease income from operating leases
218
212
402
417
Earned income on direct financing and sales-type leases
1
1
2
2
Total property revenues
$
219
$
213
$
404
$
419
Note 5. Segment Reporting
As stated in Note 1, Description of Business and Organization, we manage four brands: Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs.
Our management structure and information regularly reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer of RBI, who is our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), reflects five operating and reportable segments that reflect our franchisor operations consistent with how the business will be managed long-term. Additionally, following the Carrols Acquisition (see Note 7, Carrols Acquisition) and PLK China Acquisition (see note 8, Equity Method Investments) in the second quarter of 2024, we established a sixth operating and reportable segment, which includes results from the Burger King restaurants acquired as part of the Carrols Acquisition, the PLK China restaurants and the results from Firehouse Subs Brazil (“FHS Brazil”) beginning in 2025, to reflect the manner in which our CODM manages and assesses performance of these acquired businesses. As a result, we are reporting results under six operating and reportable segments consisting of the following:
1.Tim Hortons – operations of our Tim Hortons brand in Canada and the U.S. (“TH”);
2.Burger King – operations of our Burger King brand in the U.S. and Canada, excluding results of Burger King restaurants acquired as part of the Carrols Acquisition, included in our RH segment (defined below) (“BK”);
3.Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen – operations of our Popeyes brand in the U.S. and Canada (“PLK”);
4.Firehouse Subs – operations of our Firehouse Subs brand in the U.S. and Canada (“FHS”);
5.International – operations of each of our brands outside the U.S. and Canada, excluding results of PLK China and FHS Brazil restaurants included in our RH segment and, commencing in the first quarter of 2025, results of restaurants acquired in connection with the BK China Acquisition which are included in net loss from discontinued operations (“INTL”); and
6.Restaurant Holdings – operations of Burger King restaurants acquired as part of the Carrols Acquisition and the operations of PLK China and FHS Brazil restaurants (“RH”).
Our measure of segment income is Adjusted Operating Income. Our chief operating decision maker uses Adjusted Operating Income (i) in the budgeting process and in periodic reviews of segment performance by comparing variances in actual segment income results to budget and (ii) during the annual budgeting process to make capital allocation decisions, including allocating resources to segments.
Adjusted Operating Income represents income from operations adjusted to exclude (i) franchise agreement and reacquired franchise right intangible asset amortization as a result of acquisition accounting, (ii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iii) other operating expenses (income), net and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities included (i) non-recurring fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Carrols Acquisition, the PLK China Acquisition, and the BK China Acquisition consisting primarily of professional fees, compensation-related expenses, and integration costs (“RH and BK China Transaction costs”); and (ii) non-operating costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements as well as services related to significant tax reform legislation and regulations (“Corporate restructuring and advisory fees”).
The following tables present total segment revenues, significant segment expenses that are regularly reviewed by the CODM to manage and assess segment performance and segment income, as well as depreciation and amortization, (income) loss from equity method investments, and capital expenditures by segment (in millions). For the periods referenced, segment franchise and property expenses (“Segment F&P expenses”) for each segment exclude franchise agreement and reacquired franchise rights amortization and Segment G&A for each segment excludes RH and BK China Transaction costs, and Corporate restructuring and advisory fees. For segment reporting purposes, capital expenditures include payments for additions of property and equipment during the period, as well as the change in accruals for additions of property and equipment since the prior period. Totals in the following tables may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
TH
BK
PLK
FHS
INTL
RH
ELIM
Total
Revenues from external customers
$
1,083
$
338
$
210
$
59
$
250
$
469
$
—
$
2,410
Intersegment revenues (a)
—
49
—
—
—
—
(49)
—
Total revenues
$
1,083
$
388
$
210
$
59
$
250
$
469
$
(49)
$
2,410
Operating costs and expenses:
Supply chain cost of sales
589
—
—
—
—
—
—
589
Company restaurant expenses (b)
10
57
40
9
—
406
(23)
498
Segment F&P expenses
83
33
6
2
9
—
(4)
128
Advertising expenses and other services
93
147
80
20
23
24
(22)
364
Segment G&A
34
31
19
13
47
23
—
166
Adjustments:
Cash distributions received from equity method investments
4
—
—
—
—
—
—
4
Adjusted Operating Income
278
121
66
15
172
16
—
668
Additional segment information:
Depreciation and amortization
28
13
4
1
7
24
—
77
(Income) loss from equity method investments
(4)
—
—
—
(1)
—
—
(5)
Capital expenditures
9
6
2
1
4
21
—
42
(a)Consists of BK and INTL royalties, property revenues, advertising contribution revenues and tech fees from intersegment transactions with RH.
(b)The components of Company restaurant expenses for our RH segment are included below.
Our CODM manages assets on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, segment assets are not reported to our CODM or used in his decisions to allocate resources or assess performance of the segments. Therefore, total segment assets and long-lived assets have not been disclosed.
Adjusted Operating Income is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of our operating performance. A reconciliation of segment income to net income from continuing operations consists of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Segment income:
TH
$
278
$
269
$
499
$
493
BK
121
114
224
220
PLK
66
62
126
120
FHS
15
13
26
23
INTL
172
160
310
302
RH
16
14
23
14
Adjusted Operating Income
668
632
1,208
1,172
Franchise agreement and reacquired franchise rights amortization
17
11
33
19
RH and BK China Transaction costs
16
9
22
13
Corporate restructuring and advisory fees
5
6
6
8
Impact of equity method investments (a)
(1)
(64)
(3)
(64)
Other operating expenses (income), net
149
7
232
(11)
Income from operations
483
663
918
1,207
Interest expense, net
132
147
262
295
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
32
—
32
Income tax expense from continuing operations
87
85
169
153
Net income from continuing operations
$
264
$
399
$
487
$
727
(a)Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in Adjusted Operating Income, which is our measure of segment income.
Note 6. BK China
Prior to February 14, 2025, we owned an equity interest in Pangaea Foods (China) Holdings Ltd. (“BK China”), which we accounted for primarily as an equity method investment. On February 14, 2025, we acquired substantially all of the remaining equity interests of BK China for approximately $151 million in an all-cash transaction funded by cash on hand (the “BK China Acquisition”). We plan to hold our controlling interest in BK China temporarily and have been in discussions with several potential partners to acquire the controlling interest from us and inject primary capital into the business, which we expect to occur within twelve months of the BK China Acquisition. We determined the criteria for classification as held for sale were met on the acquisition date and presented the financial position and results of operations of BK China as discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements beginning on the date of acquisition on a one month lag with no material impact to consolidated results. Refer to the “Discontinued Operations” section within this footnote below for further details.
The BK China Acquisition was accounted for as a step acquisition, which required remeasurement of our existing ownership interest in BK China to fair value. We utilized an income approach to determine the fair value of our existing equity interest. This resulted in an increase in the value of our existing equity interest and the recognition of a gain of $2 million (the “BK China Step Acquisition Gain”), which is included in (Income) loss from equity method investments in our condensed consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Purchase price consideration in connection with the BK China Acquisition totaled $149 million, consisting of the cash purchase price of $151 million plus the fair value of our existing interest of $11 million less the effective settlement of pre-existing balances with BK China related to franchise agreements prior to the date of acquisition of $13 million.
Our preliminary allocation of the purchase price to net assets acquired includes property, plant and equipment of $116 million, operating lease right of use assets of $160 million, goodwill of $308 million, outstanding current debt assumed of $178 million, operating lease liabilities of $157 million, and other net liabilities of $100 million. Goodwill is considered to represent the value associated with the workforce and benefits anticipated to be realized by our INTL segment for future restaurant growth. The preliminary fair value estimates are based on management’s analysis, including preliminary work performed by third-party valuation specialists. During the measurement period, we will continue to obtain information to assist in determining the fair value of the net assets acquired. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we assigned $108 million of goodwill to a reporting unit in the INTL segment. Goodwill arising from the BK China Acquisition that was not assigned to a reporting unit in the INTL segment is part of the disposal group and classified as Assets held for sale – discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Supplemental pro forma net income from continuing operations, assuming the BK China Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2024, would not differ materially from the results reported during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Discontinued Operations
Upon determining that a disposal group meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, we measure it at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value less costs to sell is assessed each period the disposal group remains classified as held-for-sale, with any subsequent changes recognized as an adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group, as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the carrying value of the disposal group at the time it was initially classified as held for sale. No adjustments to the carrying value of BK China have been recognized as a result of this assessment.
Upon classification as held for sale, we cease depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets included in a disposal group, including operating lease right-of-use assets. Additionally, BK China ceased recognition of royalty expense and our INTL segment ceased recognition of revenue from BK China following the BK China Acquisition and presentation as discontinued operations.
The assets and liabilities of BK China are classified as Assets held for sale – discontinued operations and Liabilities held for sale – discontinued operations, respectively, in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we provided $137 million of funding to BK China. Cash and cash equivalents for BK China was $58 million as of June 30, 2025, reflected in assets held for sale – discontinued operations.
Net cash provided by (used for) discontinued operations consists of the following (in millions):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Net cash used for operating activities from discontinued operations
$
(53)
Net cash used for investing activities from discontinued operations
(2)
Net cash used for financing activities from discontinued operations
(30)
Net cash used for discontinued operations
$
(85)
Note 7. Carrols Acquisition
Prior to May 16, 2024, we owned a 15% equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”), which was accounted for as an equity method investment. On May 16, 2024, we acquired the remaining 85% of Carrols issued and outstanding shares that were not already held by us or our affiliates for $9.55 per share in an all cash transaction (the “Carrols Acquisition”) in order to accelerate the reimaging of restaurants before refranchising the majority of the acquired portfolio to new or existing smaller franchise operations. The Carrols Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination by applying the acquisition method of accounting and Carrols became a consolidated subsidiary.
The acquisition of the 85% equity interest of Carrols was accounted for as a step acquisition, which required remeasurement of our existing 15% ownership interest in Carrols to fair value. We utilized the $9.55 per share acquisition price to determine the fair value of the existing equity interest. This resulted in an increase in the value of our existing 15% equity interest and the recognition of a gain of $79 million (the “Carrols Step Acquisition Gain”), which was recognized in (Income) loss from equity method investments in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the second quarter of 2024.
Total cash paid in connection with the Carrols Acquisition was $543 million. Additionally, in connection with the Carrols Acquisition, we assumed approximately $431 million of outstanding debt, all of which was fully extinguished as of June 30, 2024. The cash purchase price and extinguishment of debt assumed in the Carrols Acquisition were funded with a combination of cash on hand and $750 million of incremental borrowings under our senior secured term loan facility.
The following table summarizes the purchase price consideration in connection with the Carrols Acquisition (in millions):
Total cash paid
$
543
Effective settlement of pre-existing balance sheet accounts (a)
15
Fair value of existing 15% equity interest
90
Total consideration
$
648
(a)Effective settlement of pre-existing balances with Carrols related to franchise and lease agreements prior to the date of acquisition.
Fees and expenses related to the Carrols Acquisition and related financings totaled approximately $11 million during 2024, consisting of professional fees and compensation related expenses which are classified as general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations (the “Carrols Acquisition Costs”).
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we adjusted our preliminary estimate of the fair value of net assets acquired and finalized acquisition accounting for the Carrols Acquisition. The final allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is presented in the table below (in millions):
May 16, 2024
Total current assets
$
81
Property and equipment
296
Reacquired franchise rights
363
Operating lease assets
705
Other assets
24
Accounts and drafts payable
(13)
Other accrued liabilities
(150)
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases
(434)
Finance leases, net of current portion
(9)
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
(684)
Other liabilities
(10)
Total identifiable net assets
169
Goodwill
479
Total consideration
$
648
The adjustments to the preliminary estimate of net assets acquired resulted in a $2 million decrease to the preliminary estimated goodwill, reflecting a $2 million increase in the estimated fair value of property and equipment.
Reacquired franchise rights, which represent the fair value of reacquired franchise agreements determined using the excess earnings method, are amortized over the remaining term of the reacquired franchise agreement and have a weighted average remaining term of 12 years.
Goodwill is considered to represent the value associated with the workforce and synergies anticipated to be realized as a combined company, including synergies expected to benefit the BK segment as a result of accelerating remodels of Burger King restaurants acquired in the Carrols Acquisition. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we assigned $362 million and $117 million of goodwill to reporting units in the RH and BK segments, respectively. None of the goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes.
Supplemental Pro Forma Information
The following table presents unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as if the Carrols Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2023 (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Total revenues
$
2,291
$
4,435
The unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated revenue gives effect to actual revenues prior to the Carrols Acquisition, adjusted to exclude the elimination of intercompany transactions. Other than the impact of the Step Acquisition Gain and Carrols Acquisition Costs (as discussed above), supplemental pro forma net earnings, assuming the Carrols Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2024, would not be materially different from the results reported during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only, in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the Carrols Acquisition had been completed on the date indicated, nor is it indicative of our future operating results.
Note 8. Equity Method Investments
As discussed in Note 6, BK China, prior to February 14, 2025, we owned an equity interest in BK China, which we accounted for primarily as an equity method investment. In connection with the BK China Acquisition, we acquired substantially all of the remaining equity interest of BK China, resulting in the BK China Step Acquisition Gain. As a result of the BK China Acquisition, BK China became a consolidated subsidiary beginning on February 14, 2025.
As discussed in Note 7, Carrols Acquisition, prior to May 16, 2024, we owned a 15% equity interest in Carrols, which was accounted for as an equity method investment. In connection with the Carrols Acquisition, we acquired the remaining 85% equity interest in Carrols, resulting in the Carrols Step Acquisition Gain. As a result of the Carrols Acquisition, Carrols became a consolidated subsidiary beginning on May 16, 2024.
The aggregate carrying amounts of our equity method investments were $120 million and $113 million as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and are included as a component of Other assets, net in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Except for the following equity method investments, no quoted market prices are available for our other equity method investments. The aggregate market value of our 6.4% equity interest in Zamp S.A. (formerly BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes S.A.) based on the quoted market price on June 30, 2025 was approximately $16 million. The aggregate market value of our 4.1% equity interest in TH International Limited (“Tims China”) based on the quoted market price on June 30, 2025 was approximately $4 million.
We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes restaurants. Revenues recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest, including Carrols through May 15, 2024 and BK China through February 14, 2025, consist of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenues from affiliates:
Royalties
$
83
$
95
$
158
$
196
Advertising revenues and other services
1
11
3
31
Property revenues
1
5
1
13
Franchise fees and other revenue
4
5
7
11
Supply chain sales
4
5
8
9
Total
$
93
$
121
$
177
$
260
At June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had $47 million and $44 million, respectively, of accounts receivable, net from our equity method investments which were recorded in Accounts and notes receivable, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
With respect to our Tim Hortons business, the most significant equity method investment is our 50% joint venture interest with The Wendy’s Company (the “TIMWEN Partnership”), which jointly holds real estate underlying Canadian combination restaurants. Distributions received from this joint venture were $4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Distributions received from this joint venture were $7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Associated with the TIMWEN Partnership, we recognized $6 million and $5 million of rent expense during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and we recognized $10 million of rent expense during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss as well as gains or losses from changes in our ownership interests in equity investees.
In June 2024, we acquired the Popeyes China (“PLK China”) business from Tims China (“the PLK China Acquisition”). In addition, Tims China issued us a $20 million three-year convertible note due June 28, 2027 and a $5 million three-year convertible note due August 15, 2027, which are included within Other assets, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2025.
Intangible assets, net and goodwill consist of the following (in millions):
As of
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Identifiable assets subject to amortization:
Franchise agreements
$
733
$
(398)
$
335
$
707
$
(369)
$
338
Reacquired franchise rights
374
(40)
334
374
(22)
352
Favorable leases
75
(56)
19
74
(53)
21
Subtotal
1,182
(494)
688
1,155
(444)
711
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Tim Hortons brand
$
6,271
$
—
$
6,271
$
5,972
$
—
$
5,972
Burger King brand
2,149
—
2,149
2,068
—
2,068
Popeyes brand
1,355
—
1,355
1,355
—
1,355
Firehouse Subs brand
816
—
816
816
—
816
Subtotal
10,591
—
10,591
10,211
—
10,211
Intangible assets, net
$
11,279
$
10,922
Goodwill:
TH segment
$
4,025
$
3,841
BK segment
358
240
PLK segment
844
844
FHS segment
194
193
INTL segment
507
377
RH segment
373
491
Total
$
6,301
$
5,986
Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $18 million and $13 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $35 million and $22 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Additionally, the change in intangible asset balances reflects the impact of foreign currency translation during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
As of December 31, 2024, preliminary goodwill arising from the Carrols Acquisition was reported within the RH segment. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we assigned $362 million and $117 million of goodwill from the Carrols Acquisition to reporting units in the RH and BK segments, respectively. Refer to Note 7, Carrols Acquisition, for a description of goodwill recognized in connection with the Carrols Acquisition. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2025, we assigned $108 million of goodwill from the BK China Acquisition to a reporting unit in the INTL segment. Refer to Note 6, BK China, for a description of goodwill recognized in connection with the BK China Acquisition. The changes in goodwill balances for each segment also reflect the impact of foreign currency translation during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
As of June 30, 2025, we had no amounts outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility, had $2 million of letters of credit issued against the Revolving Credit Facility, and our borrowing availability under our Revolving Credit Facility was $1,248 million. Funds available under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt or equity repurchases, fund acquisitions or capital expenditures, and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125 million letter of credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount of outstanding letters of credit.
TH Facility
One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount of C$225 million with a maturity date of October 4, 2025 (the “TH Facility”). Prior to June 30, 2024, the interest rate applicable to the TH Facility was the Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to 0.40%, at our option. Beginning July 1, 2024, the interest rate applicable to the TH Facility is the Adjusted Term CORRA rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to 0.40%, at our option. Obligations under the TH Facility are guaranteed by three of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the TH Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of June 30, 2025, we had approximately C$143 million outstanding under the TH Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 4.40%.
Restrictions and Covenants
As of June 30, 2025, we were in compliance with all applicable financial debt covenants under our senior secured term loan facilities and Revolving Credit Facility (together the “Credit Facilities”), the TH Facility, and the indentures governing our 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028, 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029, 6.125% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029, 5.625% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029, 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028, and 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 (together, the “Senior Notes”).
Fair Value Measurement
The following table presents the fair value of our variable rate term debt and senior notes, estimated using inputs based on bid and offer prices that are Level 2 inputs, and principal carrying amount (in millions):
As of
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes
$
13,329
$
13,090
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes
13,612
13,651
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net consists of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Debt (a)
$
127
$
145
$
254
$
293
Finance lease obligations
4
5
9
10
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount
7
6
13
12
Interest income
(6)
(9)
(14)
(20)
Interest expense, net
$
132
$
147
$
262
$
295
(a)Amount includes $27 million and $36 million benefit during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $53 million and $66 million benefit during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to our interest rate swaps. Amount includes $22 million and $12 million benefit during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $44 million and $23 million benefit during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to the quarterly net settlements of our cross-currency rate swaps and amortization of the Excluded Component as defined in Note 12, Derivative Instruments.
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes, including derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and derivatives designated as net investment hedges. We use derivatives to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates.
Interest Rate Swaps
At June 30, 2025, we had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $3,500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities, including any subsequent refinancing or replacement of the Term Loan Facilities, beginning August 31, 2021 through the termination date of October 31, 2028. Additionally, at June 30, 2025, we also had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities effective September 30, 2019 through the termination date of September 30, 2026. At inception, all of these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges for hedge accounting. The unrealized changes in market value are recorded in AOCI, net of tax, and reclassified into interest expense during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
In connection with the Carrols Acquisition, we assumed a receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swap utilizing SOFR as the benchmark interest rate with a total notional value of $120 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities, including any subsequent refinancing or replacement of the Term Loan Facilities, through the termination date of February 28, 2025. This interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedge for hedge accounting and the unrealized changes in market value were recorded in AOCI, net of tax, and reclassified into interest expense during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affected earnings.
At June 30, 2025, the net amount of pre-tax gains that we expect to be reclassified from AOCI into interest expense within the next 12 months is $74 million.
Cross-Currency Rate Swaps
To protect the value of our investments in our foreign operations against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we hedge a portion of our net investment in one or more of our foreign subsidiaries by using cross-currency rate swaps. At June 30, 2025, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar and the euro and U.S. dollar that have been designated as net investment hedges of a portion of our equity in foreign operations in those currencies. The component of the gains and losses on our net investment in these designated foreign operations driven by changes in foreign exchange rates is economically partly offset by movements in the fair value of our cross-currency swap contracts. The fair value of the swaps is calculated each period with changes in fair value reported in AOCI, net of tax. Such amounts will remain in AOCI until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations.
At June 30, 2025, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps from which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $5,700 million to partially hedge the net investment in our Canadian subsidiaries. In November 2024, we restructured $5,000 million of cross-currency rate swaps, of which $1,950 million have a maturity of September 30, 2028, $1,400 million have a maturity of October 31, 2029 and $1,650 million have a maturity of October 31, 2030. The restructure resulted in a re-designation of the hedge and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a net investment hedge. Additionally, in November 2024 we entered into cross-currency rate swaps in which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $700 million through the maturity date of October 31, 2027. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated and continue to be hedges and are accounted for as net investment hedges.
At June 30, 2025, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the euro and U.S. dollar from which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar aggregate amount of $2,750 million, of which $1,400 million were entered during 2023 and have a maturity date of October 31, 2026, $1,200 million were entered during 2023 and have a maturity date of November 30, 2028, and $150 million were entered during 2021 and have a maturity date of October 31, 2028. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated and continue to be hedges and are accounted for as net investment hedges.
In connection with the cross-currency rate swaps hedging Canadian dollar and euro net investments, we utilize the spot method to exclude the interest component (the “Excluded Component”) from the accounting hedge without affecting net investment hedge accounting and amortize the Excluded Component over the life of the derivative instrument. The amortization of the Excluded Component is recognized in Interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The change in fair value that is not related to the Excluded Component is recorded in AOCI and will be reclassified to earnings when the foreign subsidiaries are sold or substantially liquidated.
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
We use foreign exchange derivative instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar purchases and payments, such as coffee purchases made by our Canadian Tim Hortons’ operations. At June 30, 2025, we had outstanding forward currency contracts to manage this risk in which we sell Canadian dollars and buy U.S. dollars with a notional value of $202 million with maturities to August 17, 2026. We have designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, and as such, the unrealized changes in market value of effective hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
Credit Risk
By entering into derivative contracts, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position, the counterparty has a liability to us, which creates credit risk for us. We attempt to minimize this risk by selecting counterparties with investment grade credit ratings and regularly monitoring our market position with each counterparty.
Credit-Risk Related Contingent Features
Our derivative instruments do not contain any credit-risk related contingent features.
Quantitative Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present the required quantitative disclosures for our derivative instruments, including their estimated fair values (all estimated using Level 2 inputs) and their location on our condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(1)
Interest rate swaps
$
(17)
$
35
$
(58)
$
127
Forward-currency contracts
$
2
$
2
$
2
$
5
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Cross-currency rate swaps
$
(420)
$
23
$
(483)
$
154
(1) We did not exclude any components from the cash flow hedge relationships presented in this table.
Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps
Interest expense, net
$
27
$
36
$
53
$
66
Forward-currency contracts
Supply chain cost of sales
$
1
$
1
$
4
$
1
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Cross-currency rate swaps
Interest expense, net
$
22
$
12
$
44
$
23
Fair Value as of
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Balance Sheet Location
Assets:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate
$
94
$
194
Other assets, net
Interest rate
—
1
Prepaids and other current assets
Foreign currency
6
8
Prepaids and other current assets
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency
—
83
Other assets, net
Total assets at fair value
$
100
$
286
Liabilities:
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency
$
385
$
1
Other liabilities, net
Total liabilities at fair value
$
385
$
1
Note 13. Equity
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, Partnership exchanged 55,462 Partnership exchangeable units pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging these Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares and each such Partnership exchangeable unit was cancelled concurrently with the exchange. Partnership exchangeable units exchanged for RBI common shares subsequent to December 31, 2023 also result in the issuance of additional Class A common units to RBI in an amount equal to the number of RBI common shares exchanged. The issuances of shares were accounted for as capital contributions by RBI to Partnership. The exchanges of Partnership exchangeable units were recorded as increases to the Class A common units balance within partners’ capital in our condensed consolidated balance sheets in an amount equal to the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares and a reduction to the Partnership exchangeable units balance within partners’ capital of our condensed consolidated balance sheets in an amount equal to the cash paid by Partnership, if any, and the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares.
The following table displays the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) (in millions):
Derivatives
Pensions
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
995
$
(19)
$
(2,501)
$
(1,525)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
—
—
798
798
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax
(533)
—
—
(533)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax
(42)
—
—
(42)
Gain (loss) recognized on other, net of tax
—
1
—
1
Balance at June 30, 2025
$
420
$
(18)
$
(1,703)
$
(1,301)
Note 14. Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was 24.8% and 25.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. The effective tax rate during these periods includes the impact of the Administrative Guidance recently issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”), partially offset by the mix of income from multiple tax jurisdictions and internal financing arrangements.
Our effective tax rate was 17.6% and 17.4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. The effective tax rate during these periods was primarily the result of the mix of income from multiple tax jurisdictions, internal financing arrangements, the impact of the Carrols Acquisition, and equity-based compensation.
On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”) was enacted into law. The OBBBA provides for modifications to U.S. tax law including changes to interest deductibility, R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, and various international provisions. We are currently evaluating the full effects of the tax law change, but we do not expect the legislation to have a material impact on our financial statements. As the law was enacted after the end of the second quarter, we have not reflected any impact from the OBBBA in our operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Note 15. Other Operating Expenses (Income), net
Other operating expenses (income), net consists of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings
$
13
$
8
$
15
$
10
Litigation settlements (gains) and reserves, net
1
1
4
1
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange
132
(6)
207
(29)
Other, net
3
4
6
7
Other operating expenses (income), net
$
149
$
7
$
232
$
(11)
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods.
Litigation settlements and reserves, net primarily reflect accruals and payments made and proceeds received in connection with litigation and arbitration matters and other business disputes.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange consist of remeasurement of foreign denominated assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany financing. A substantial portion of this net foreign currency gain or loss relates to measurement of U.S. dollar intercompany balances in foreign subsidiaries. This gain or loss primarily results from fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Euro and U.S. dollar.
Our TH business includes individually negotiated contracts with suppliers, which include payment terms that range up to 120 days. A global financial institution offers a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program to certain TH vendors, which provides suppliers that elect to participate with the ability to elect early payment, which is discounted based on the payment terms and a rate based on RBI's credit rating, which may be beneficial to the vendor. Participation in the SCF program is at the sole discretion of the suppliers and financial institution and we are not a party to the arrangements between the suppliers and the financial institution. Our obligations to suppliers are not affected by the suppliers’ decisions to participate in the SCF program and our payment terms remain the same based on the original supplier invoicing terms and conditions. No guarantees are provided by us or any of our subsidiaries in connection with the SCF Program.
Our confirmed outstanding obligations under the SCF program at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 totaled $32 million and $22 million, respectively, and are classified as Accounts and drafts payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. All activity related to the obligations is classified as Supply chain cost of sales in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and presented within cash flows from operating activities in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Note 17. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business relating to matters including, but not limited to, disputes with franchisees, suppliers, employees and customers, as well as disputes over our intellectual property.
On October 5, 2018, a class action complaint was filed against Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (“BKW”) and Burger King Company, successor in interest, (“BKC”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Jarvis Arrington, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 18, 2018, a second class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Monique Michel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 31, 2018, a third class action complaint was filed against BKC and BKW in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Geneva Blanchard and Tiffany Miller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On November 2, 2018, a fourth class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Sandra Munster, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. These complaints have been consolidated and allege that the defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form franchise agreement all Burger King franchisees are required to sign. Each plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages for himself or herself and other members of the class. On March 24, 2020, the Court granted BKC’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim and on April 20, 2020 the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint. The court denied the plaintiffs motion for leave to amend their complaint in August 2020 and the plaintiffs appealed this ruling. In August 2022, the federal appellate court reversed the lower court's decision to dismiss the case and remanded the case to the lower court for further proceedings. In March 2025, at the request of the court, BKC filed a supplemental brief in support of its motion to dismiss and the plaintiffs filed a supplemental brief in support of its motion opposing BKC's motion to dismiss. On April 9, 2025, the court denied BKC's motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on April 30, 2025, and BKC filed its answer on May 21, 2025. While we intend to vigorously defend these claims, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On October 7, 2024, purported former shareholders of Carrols filed a complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against RBI and two individuals that were on the board of Carrols. The complaint alleges claims for breach of fiduciary duty by RBI, as a purported controlling shareholder of Carrols, and unjust enrichment by RBI in connection with the acquisition of Carrols, as well as claims for breaches of fiduciary duty by the two individual directors. The complaint generally alleges that RBI coerced Carrols into the transaction, and that the two directors failed to disclose that their interests differed from the interests of other Carrols shareholders, and that the two directors were not independent from RBI. The complaint seeks equitable relief, damages and fees and expenses. We filed a motion to dismiss in December 2024 and the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in February 2025. In March 2025, we filed an amended motion to dismiss and plaintiffs filed their opposition on May 2, 2025. On July 22, 2025, the court denied RBI's motion to dismiss. RBI is working with counsel to prepare a timely response to the plaintiff's amended complaint. We intend to vigorously defend these claims, however, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company (the “Parent Issuer”) and New Red Finance Inc. (the “Co-Issuer” and together with the Parent Issuer, the “Issuers”) entered into indentures for the Senior Notes. The indentures allow the financial reporting obligation of the Parent Issuer to be satisfied through the reporting of Partnership’s consolidated financial information, provided that the consolidated financial information of the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries is presented on a standalone basis.
The following represents the condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries (“Consolidated Borrowers”) on a consolidated basis, together with eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. The condensed consolidating financial information of Partnership is combined with the financial information of its wholly-owned subsidiaries that are also parent entities of the Parent Issuer and presented in a single column under the heading “RBILP”. The consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows had the Issuers and Partnership operated as independent entities.
On July 8, 2025, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.62 per RBI common share to common shareholders of record on June 24, 2025. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares and also made a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.62 per exchangeable unit to holders of record on June 24, 2025.
Subsequent to June 30, 2025, the RBI board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.62 per RBI common share, which will be paid on October 7, 2025 to RBI common shareholders of record on September 23, 2025. Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.62 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto (“Financial Statements”) in Item 1 and the Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements later in this Item 2. All Note references herein refer to the Notes to the Financial Statements. Tabular amounts are displayed in millions of U.S. dollars except per unit and unit count amounts, or as otherwise specifically identified. All references to “Canadian dollars” or “C$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated. Percentages may not recompute due to rounding.
Overview
We are one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant (“QSR”) companies with over $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants, over 90% of which are franchised, in more than 120 countries and territories as of June 30, 2025. We own and franchise four iconic brands, Tim Hortons®, Burger King®, Popeyes®, and Firehouse Subs®. Our brands have complementary daypart mixes and product platforms that benefit from global scale and sharing of best practices to optimize costs while preserving their independence and rich heritage.
We have six operating and reportable segments, including four franchisor segments for our Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs brands in the U.S. and Canada (“TH”, “BK”, “PLK”, and “FHS”, respectively) and a fifth franchisor segment for all of our brands in the rest of the world (“INTL”). Additionally, we completed the acquisitions of Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. (“Carrols”) (“the Carrols Acquisition”) and Popeyes China (“PLK China”) (“the PLK China Acquisition”) on May 16, 2024 and June 28, 2024, respectively. Following these acquisitions, we established a new operating and reportable segment, Restaurant Holdings (“RH”), which includes results from the Carrols Burger King restaurants and the PLK China restaurants from their acquisition dates and includes results from Firehouse Subs Brazil (“FHS Brazil”) beginning in 2025.
RBI plans to maintain the franchisor dynamics in its TH, BK, PLK, FHS, and INTL segments ("five franchisor segments") to report results consistent with how the business will be managed long-term given RBI's plans to refranchise the vast majority of the Carrols Burger King restaurants and to find a new partner for PLK China and new investors for FHS Brazil in the future. RH results include Company restaurant sales and expenses, including expenses associated with royalties, rent, and advertising. These expenses are recognized, as applicable, as revenues in the respective franchisor segments (BK for the Carrols Burger King restaurants and INTL for PLK China and FHS Brazil) and eliminated upon consolidation. Additionally, Adjusted Operating Income represents our measure of segment income for each of our reportable segments and is used by management to measure operating performance. See Note 5, “Segment Reporting” of the Financial Statements for additional information about our operating and reportable segments and our measure of segment income.
On February 14, 2025, we acquired substantially all the remaining equity interests in Pangaea Foods (China) Holdings Ltd. (“BK China”) (“the BK China Acquisition”) from our former joint venture partners. BK China met the criteria to be classified as held for sale and reported as discontinued operations. We are working to identify a new controlling shareholder which aligns with our long-term strategy of partnering with experienced local operators while maintaining a primarily franchised business.
Key performance indicators (“KPIs”) are shown for RBI's five franchisor segments. The KPIs for the Carrols Burger King restaurants are included in the BK segment and the KPIs for the PLK China, BK China and FHS Brazil restaurants are included in the INTL segment.
We evaluate our restaurants and assess our business based on the following operating metrics:
•System-wide sales growth refers to the percentage change in sales at all franchised restaurants and Company restaurants (referred to as system-wide sales) in one period from the same period in the prior year on a constant currency basis, which means the results exclude the effect of foreign currency translation (“FX Impact”). We calculate the FX Impact by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates. System-wide sales is reported on a nominal basis.
•Comparable sales refers to the percentage change in restaurant sales in one period from the same prior year period on a constant currency basis for restaurants that have been open for an initial consecutive period, typically at least 13 months. Additionally, if a restaurant is closed for a significant portion of a month, the restaurant is excluded from the monthly comparable sales calculation.
•Unless otherwise stated, system-wide sales growth, system-wide sales and comparable sales are presented on a system-wide basis, which means they include franchised restaurants and Company restaurants. System-wide results are driven by our franchised restaurants, as over 90% of system-wide restaurants are franchised. Franchise sales represent sales at all franchised restaurants and are revenues to our franchisees. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our royalty revenues and advertising fund contributions are calculated based on a percentage of franchise sales.
•Net restaurant growth refers to the net change in restaurant count (openings, net of permanent closures) over a trailing twelve-month period, divided by the restaurant count at the beginning of the trailing twelve-month period. In determining whether a restaurant meets our definition of a restaurant that will be included in our net restaurant growth, we consider factors such as scope of operations, format and image, separate franchise agreement, and minimum sales thresholds. We refer to restaurants that do not meet our definition as “alternative formats” and we believe these are helpful to build brand awareness, test new concepts and provide convenience in certain markets.
These metrics are important indicators of the overall direction of our business, including trends in sales and the effectiveness of marketing, operations and growth initiatives.
The following tables present our consolidated key operating metrics for each of the periods indicated, which have been derived from our internal records. We evaluate our restaurants and assess our business based on these operating metrics. These metrics may differ from those used by other companies in our industry who may define these metrics differently.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Consolidated Key Operating Metrics
2025
2024
2025
2024
System-wide Sales Growth (a)
5.3
%
5.0
%
4.1
%
6.5
%
System-wide Sales (in US$ millions) (a)
$
11,853
$
11,252
$
22,349
$
21,764
Comparable Sales
2.4
%
1.9
%
1.3
%
3.2
%
Net Restaurant Growth
2.9
%
4.0
%
2.9
%
4.0
%
System Restaurant Count at Period End
32,229
31,324
32,229
31,324
(a)System-wide sales growth is calculated on a constant currency basis and therefore will not recalculate to the percentage change in System-wide sales, which is reported on a nominal basis.
Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Tabular amounts in millions of U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise. Totals, variances and percentage changes may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
Six Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Supply chain sales
$
732
$
682
$
50
$
(7)
$
57
$
1,343
$
1,309
$
34
$
(40)
$
74
Company restaurant sales
600
347
253
—
253
1,158
449
709
—
709
Franchise and property revenues
760
747
13
—
13
1,423
1,459
(36)
(22)
(14)
Advertising revenues and other services
318
304
14
—
14
595
602
(7)
(6)
(1)
Total revenues
2,410
2,080
330
(7)
337
4,519
3,819
700
(68)
768
Operating costs and expenses:
Supply chain cost of sales
589
540
(49)
5
(54)
1,085
1,057
(28)
33
(61)
Company restaurant expenses
498
286
(212)
—
(212)
966
375
(591)
—
(591)
Franchise and property expenses
144
134
(10)
1
(11)
274
260
(14)
6
(20)
Advertising expenses and other services
364
334
(30)
1
(31)
675
645
(30)
6
(36)
General and administrative expenses
188
185
(3)
(2)
(1)
379
358
(21)
1
(22)
(Income) loss from equity method investments
(5)
(69)
(64)
—
(64)
(10)
(72)
(62)
—
(62)
Other operating expenses (income), net
149
7
(142)
1
(143)
232
(11)
(243)
—
(243)
Total operating costs and expenses
1,927
1,417
(510)
6
(516)
3,601
2,612
(989)
46
(1,035)
Income from operations
483
663
(180)
(1)
(179)
918
1,207
(289)
(22)
(267)
Interest expense, net
132
147
15
—
15
262
295
33
—
33
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
32
32
—
32
—
32
32
—
32
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
351
484
(133)
(1)
(132)
656
880
(224)
(22)
(202)
Income tax expense from continuing operations
87
85
(2)
—
(2)
169
153
(16)
1
(17)
Net income from continuing operations
264
399
(135)
(1)
(134)
487
727
(240)
(21)
(219)
Net loss from discontinued operations (net of tax of $0 and $0)
1
—
(1)
—
(1)
3
—
(3)
—
(3)
Net income
$
263
$
399
$
(136)
$
(1)
$
(135)
$
484
$
727
$
(243)
$
(21)
$
(222)
(a)We calculate the FX Impact by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates. We analyze these results on a constant currency basis as this helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of currency movements.
Our operating results are impacted by a number of external factors, including consumer spending levels and general economic conditions.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Total revenues were primarily driven by the net impact of restaurants acquired from franchisees, mainly related to the Carrols Acquisition, and increases in Supply chain sales, partially offset by an unfavorable FX Impact.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the decreases in Income from operations were primarily driven by the non-recurrence of a $79 million gain recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 in connection with the Carrols Acquisition and current year net losses on foreign exchange arising from remeasurement of foreign denominated assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany financing. These factors were partially offset by increases in segment income in each of our segments.
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in Net income from continuing operations was primarily driven by a decrease in Income from operations, partially offset by the non-recurrence of loss on early extinguishment of debt and a decrease in Interest expense, net.
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in Net income from continuing operations was primarily driven by a decrease in Income from operations and an increase in Income tax expense from continuing operations, partially offset by the non-recurrence of loss on early extinguishment of debt and a decrease in Interest expense, net.
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
Six Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Segment G&A:
TH
$
34
$
38
$
4
$
—
$
4
$
71
$
80
$
9
$
2
$
6
BK
31
36
5
—
5
67
72
5
—
5
PLK
19
21
2
—
2
40
43
3
—
3
FHS
13
14
1
—
1
27
28
1
—
1
INTL
47
49
2
(2)
4
98
102
4
(1)
5
RH
23
12
(11)
—
(11)
48
12
(36)
—
(36)
RH and BK China Transaction costs
16
9
(7)
—
(7)
22
13
(9)
—
(9)
Corporate restructuring and advisory fees
5
6
1
(1)
2
6
8
2
(1)
3
General and administrative expenses
$
188
$
185
$
(2)
$
(2)
$
—
$
379
$
358
$
(21)
$
1
$
(22)
In connection with the Carrols Acquisition, the PLK China Acquisition, and the BK China Acquisition, we incurred certain non-recurring fees and expenses (“RH and BK China Transaction costs”) consisting primarily of professional fees, compensation-related expenses and integration costs, all of which are classified as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. We expect to incur additional RH and BK China Transaction costs in 2025.
In connection with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movement within our structure, as well as services related to significant tax reform legislation and regulations, we incurred non-operating expenses primarily from professional advisory and consulting services (“Corporate restructuring and advisory fees”).
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in general and administrative expenses were primarily driven by increases in RH Segment G&A, reflecting a full three and six months of operations of Carrols in 2025, and increases in RH and BK China Transaction costs, partially offset by decreases in Segment G&A in our five franchisor segments.
(Income) Loss from Equity Method Investments
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss as well as gains or losses from changes in our ownership interests in equity investees.
The change in (income) loss from equity method investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 reflects the non-recurrence of a $79 million gain recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 in connection with the Carrols Acquisition that resulted from an increase in the value of our existing 15% equity interest in Carrols, as well as changes in earnings of our equity method investments primarily driven by Carrols and BK China which we now consolidate.
Our other operating expenses (income), net consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings
$
13
$
8
$
15
$
10
Litigation settlements (gains) and reserves, net
1
1
4
1
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange
132
(6)
207
(29)
Other, net
3
4
6
7
Other operating expenses (income), net
$
149
$
7
$
232
$
(11)
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods.
Litigation settlements and reserves, net primarily reflect accruals and payments made and proceeds received in connection with litigation and arbitration matters and other business disputes.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange consist of remeasurement of foreign denominated assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany financing. A substantial portion of this net foreign currency gain or loss relates to measurement of U.S. dollar intercompany balances in foreign subsidiaries. This gain or loss primarily results from fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Euro and U.S. dollar.
Interest Expense, net
Our interest expense, net and the weighted average interest rate on our long-term debt were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Interest expense, net
$
132
$
147
$
262
$
295
Weighted average interest rate on long-term debt
4.5
%
4.8
%
4.5
%
4.9
%
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, interest expense, net decreased primarily due to the 2024 restructuring of the Canadian cross-currency rate swap, a decrease in the Term Loan B spread driven by a 2024 repricing, and decreases in interest rates which impacts our variable rate debt, partially offset by an increase in long-term debt.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded a $32 million loss on early extinguishment of debt that primarily reflects expensing of fees and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with various amendments to our credit agreement.
Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations
Our effective tax rate was 24.8% and 17.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and 25.8% and 17.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increases in our effective tax rates were primarily due to discrete, unfavorable impacts of recently issued OECD Pillar II guidance during the first quarter of 2025, a decrease in benefit from stock based compensation, the mix of income from multiple jurisdictions and internal financing arrangements.
On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”) was enacted into law. The OBBBA provides for modifications to U.S. tax law including changes to interest deductibility, R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, and various international provisions. We are currently evaluating the full effects of the tax law change, but we do not expect the legislation to have a material impact on our financial statements. As the law was enacted after the end of the second quarter, we have not reflected any impact from the OBBBA in our operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Segment Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
TH Segment
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
System-wide Sales Growth (a)
3.9
%
5.4
%
2.1
%
6.5
%
System-wide Sales (a)
$
1,995
$
1,939
$
3,626
$
3,664
Comparable Sales
3.4
%
4.6
%
1.8
%
5.7
%
Comparable Sales - Canada
3.6
%
4.9
%
2.0
%
6.1
%
Net Restaurant Growth
0.3
%
0.1
%
0.3
%
0.1
%
System Restaurant Count at Period End
4,521
4,507
4,521
4,507
(a)System-wide sales growth is calculated on a constant currency basis and therefore will not recalculate to the percentage change in System-wide sales, which is reported on a nominal basis.
TH Segment
Three Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
Six Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Supply chain sales
$
732
$
682
$
50
$
(7)
$
56
$
1,343
$
1,309
$
33
$
(40)
$
73
Company restaurant sales
12
12
—
—
—
22
22
—
—
—
Franchise and property revenues
262
259
3
(3)
5
480
490
(10)
(15)
5
Advertising revenues and other services
78
77
1
(1)
1
142
148
(6)
(5)
(1)
Total revenues
1,083
1,031
53
(10)
63
1,987
1,969
17
(60)
77
Supply chain cost of sales
589
540
(49)
6
(55)
1,085
1,057
(29)
33
(61)
Company restaurant expenses
10
10
—
—
—
19
19
—
—
(1)
Segment F&P expenses
83
91
8
1
7
161
171
10
5
5
Advertising expenses and other services
93
87
(6)
1
(7)
159
157
(3)
5
(7)
Segment G&A
34
38
4
—
4
71
80
9
2
6
Adjustments:
Cash distributions received from equity method investments
4
4
—
—
—
7
7
—
—
—
Adjusted Operating Income
278
269
9
(3)
12
499
493
6
(15)
20
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Total revenues, excluding FX Impacts, were primarily driven by higher Supply chain sales due to increases in commodity prices, system-wide sales growth, and increases in CPG net sales, partially offset by unfavorable FX Impacts.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Adjusted Operating Income, excluding FX Impacts, were primarily driven by increases in Total revenues and decreases in Segment G&A due primarily to lower compensation-related expenses. These factors were partially offset by higher Supply chain cost of sales due primarily to increases in Supply chain sales, higher commodity prices and net bad debt expenses in the current year periods compared to net bad debt recoveries in the prior year periods. In addition, Adjusted Operating Income was impacted by increases in Advertising expenses and other services driven by the timing of certain marketing campaigns and unfavorable FX Impacts.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, Franchise and property revenues and Segment F&P expenses reflect the non-recurrence of convention revenue and expenses recognized in 2024.
(b)Franchise and property revenues include intersegment revenues with RH consisting of royalties and rent of $27 million and $55 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $15 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, which are eliminated in consolidation.
(c)Advertising revenues and other services include intersegment revenues with RH consisting of advertising contributions and tech fees of $22 million and $42 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $10 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, which are eliminated in consolidation.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Total revenues were primarily driven by increases in Advertising revenues and other services primarily due to an increase in advertising fund contributions from franchisees reflecting an increase in the contribution rate.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Adjusted Operating Income were driven by the non-recurrence of $6 million and $12 million of advertising expenses incurred in the prior year in connection with our support behind the marketing program and decreases in Segment G&A due primarily to lower compensation-related expenses. These factors were partially offset by increases in Segment F&P expenses primarily due to net bad debt expenses in the current year compared to net bad debt recoveries in the prior year.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Total revenues and Adjusted Operating Income were primarily driven by the acquisition of Popeyes restaurants as part of the Carrols Acquisition. Additionally, Adjusted Operating Income benefited from decreases in Segment G&A due primarily to lower compensation-related expenses.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Total revenues and Adjusted Operating Income were primarily driven by the increase in system-wide sales.
(a)System-wide sales growth is calculated on a constant currency basis and therefore will not recalculate to the percentage change in System-wide sales, which is reported on a nominal basis.
INTL Segment
Three Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
Six Months Ended June 30,
Variance
FX Impact (a)
Variance Excluding FX Impact
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Franchise and property revenues
$
228
$
213
$
16
$
3
$
13
$
428
$
414
$
14
$
(6)
$
19
Advertising revenues and other services
21
20
2
—
2
40
41
(1)
(1)
—
Total revenues
250
232
18
3
15
468
455
13
(7)
20
Segment F&P expenses
9
—
(8)
—
(8)
14
5
(8)
—
(8)
Advertising expenses and other services
23
22
(1)
—
(1)
45
45
—
1
(2)
Segment G&A
47
49
2
(2)
4
98
102
4
(1)
5
Adjusted Operating Income
172
160
12
1
11
310
302
8
(7)
15
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Total revenues, excluding FX Impacts, were primarily driven by higher royalties from Burger King and Popeyes restaurants resulting from increased system-wide sales, partially offset by the absence of $10 million and $19 million of revenues from BK China which were recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. Results were also impacted by a favorable FX Impact during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and an unfavorable FX Impact during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the increases in Adjusted Operating Income, excluding FX Impacts, were driven by increases in Total revenues and decreases in Segment G&A due primarily to lower compensation-related expenses and lower professional fees, partially offset by increases in Segment F&P expenses driven by increases in net bad debt expense. Results were also impacted by a favorable FX Impact during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and an unfavorable FX Impact during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, Franchise and property revenues and Segment F&P expenses reflect the impacts of convention revenue and expenses recognized in 2025 but not in 2024.
The RH segment revenues, expenses and segment income reflect the Burger King restaurants acquired from Carrols and the PLK China restaurants beginning on their acquisition dates of May 16, 2024 and June 28, 2024, respectively, and FHS Brazil beginning in 2025. As such, RH segment revenues, expenses and segment income reflect the full three and six months during the 2025, compared to a partial period during 2024.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Total revenues
$
469
$
230
$
901
$
230
Food, beverage and packaging costs
134
64
255
64
Restaurant wages and related expenses
152
72
297
72
Restaurant occupancy and other expenses (a)
120
59
233
59
Company restaurant expenses
406
194
785
194
Advertising expenses and other services (b)
24
10
45
10
Segment G&A
23
12
48
12
Adjusted Operating Income
16
14
23
14
(a)Restaurant occupancy and other expenses include intersegment royalties and property expense of $27 million and $55 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $15 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, which are eliminated in consolidation.
(b)Advertising expenses and other services include intersegment advertising expenses and tech fees of $22 million and $42 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $10 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, which are eliminated in consolidation.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
The table below contains information regarding Adjusted Operating Income, which is a non-GAAP measure. This non-GAAP measure does not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP and may differ from a similarly captioned measure of other companies in our industry. We believe this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors in assessing our operating performance, as it provides them with the same tools that management uses to evaluate our performance and is responsive to questions we receive from both investors and analysts. By disclosing this non-GAAP measure, we intend to provide investors with a consistent comparison of our operating results and trends for the periods presented. Adjusted Operating Income is defined as income from operations excluding (i) franchise agreement and reacquired franchise rights intangible asset amortization as a result of acquisition accounting, (ii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iii) other operating expenses (income), net and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities included (i) non-recurring fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Carrols Acquisition, the PLK China Acquisition, and the BK China Acquisition consisting primarily of professional fees, compensation related expenses and integration costs; and (ii) non-operating costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements as well as services related to significant tax reform legislation and regulations. Management believes that these types of expenses are either not related to our underlying profitability drivers or not likely to re-occur in the foreseeable future and the varied timing, size and nature of these projects may cause volatility in our results unrelated to the performance of our core business that does not reflect trends of our core operations.
Adjusted Operating Income is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of our operating performance. Adjusted Operating Income, as defined above, also represents our measure of segment income for each of our operating segments.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Variance
Six Months Ended June 30,
Variance
$
%
$
%
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
2025
2024
Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Income from operations
$
483
$
663
$
(180)
(27)
%
$
918
$
1,207
$
(289)
(24)
%
Franchise agreement and reacquired franchise rights amortization
17
11
(6)
(55)
%
33
19
(14)
(74)
%
RH and BK China Transaction costs
16
9
(7)
(78)
%
22
13
(9)
(69)
%
Corporate restructuring and advisory fees
5
6
1
17
%
6
8
2
25
%
Impact of equity method investments (a)
(1)
(64)
(63)
NM
(3)
(64)
(61)
NM
Other operating expenses (income), net
149
7
(142)
NM
232
(11)
(243)
NM
Adjusted Operating Income
$
668
$
632
$
36
6
%
$
1,208
$
1,172
$
36
3
%
Segment income:
TH
$
278
$
269
$
9
3
%
$
499
$
493
$
6
1
%
BK
121
114
7
6
%
224
220
4
2
%
PLK
66
62
4
7
%
126
120
6
5
%
FHS
15
13
2
19
%
26
23
3
15
%
INTL
172
160
11
7
%
310
302
8
3
%
RH
16
14
2
17
%
23
14
9
66
%
Adjusted Operating Income
$
668
$
632
$
36
6
%
$
1,208
$
1,172
$
36
3
%
(a)Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in Adjusted Operating Income, which is our measure of segment income.
The increases in Adjusted Operating Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 reflects increases in segment income in each of our segments, partially offset by unfavorable FX Impacts of $2 million and $22 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash generated by operations, and borrowings available under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). We have used, and may in the future use, our liquidity to make required interest and/or principal payments, to make distributions to RBI for RBI to repurchase its common shares, to repurchase Class B exchangeable limited partnership units of Partnership (“Partnership exchangeable units”), to voluntarily prepay and repurchase our outstanding debt or that of one of our affiliates, to fund acquisitions and other investing activities, such as capital expenditures and joint ventures, and make distributions on Class A common units and distributions on the Partnership exchangeable units. Our liquidity requirements are significant, primarily due to debt service requirements.
As of June 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,026 million and borrowing availability of $1,248 million under our senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Based on our current level of operations and available cash, we believe our cash flow from operations, combined with our availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our current obligations, debt service requirements and capital spending over the next twelve months.
On February 14, 2025, we acquired substantially all of the remaining equity interests in BK China from our former joint venture partners for approximately $151 million in an all-cash transaction and assumed approximately $178 million of outstanding debt. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we provided $137 million of funding to BK China. As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents for BK China was $58 million, reflected in assets held for sale – discontinued operations, and outstanding debt was $150 million, reflected in liabilities held for sale – discontinued operations. This business may require additional funding while we work to identify a new controlling shareholder.
Burger King is executing its multi-year "Reclaim the Flame" plan to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability. This plan includes investing up to $700 million through year-end 2028, comprised of advertising and digital investments ("Fuel the Flame") and high-quality remodels and relocations, restaurant technology, kitchen equipment, and building enhancements ("Royal Reset"). The Fuel the Flame investments were completed in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, we have funded $152 million out of up to $550 million planned toward the Royal Reset investments.
As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar from which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar aggregate amount of $5,700 million and between the Euro and U.S. dollar from which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar aggregate amount of $2,750 million. We expect to receive $56 million in quarterly fixed-rate interest payments in the next twelve months in connection with these outstanding cross-currency swaps.
On August 6, 2025, RBI's board of directors approved a share repurchase authorization of up to $1,000 million of RBI common shares from September 15, 2025 until September 30, 2027. Effective as of September 15, 2025, this share repurchase authorization will replace RBI's prior two-year authorization to repurchase up to the same $1,000 million of RBI common shares until September 30, 2025 (the “Prior Authorization”). Repurchases under RBI’s authorization will be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. If RBI repurchases any RBI common shares, pursuant to the partnership agreement, Partnership will, immediately prior to such repurchase, make a distribution to RBI on its Class A common units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund such repurchase. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, RBI did not repurchase any RBI common shares. As of June 30, 2025, RBI had $500 million remaining under the Prior Authorization.
We generally provide applicable deferred taxes based on the tax liability or withholding taxes that would be due upon repatriation of cash associated with unremitted earnings. We will continue to monitor our plans for such cash and related foreign earnings but our expectation is to continue to provide taxes on unremitted earnings that we expect to distribute.
On June 20, 2024, Canada enacted tax legislation to restrict the deduction of excessive interest and financing expenses (“EIFEL”) which is effective for taxation years beginning on or after October 1, 2023. As a result, we expect to have restricted interest and financing tax deductions for the current and next fiscal years, which will continue to increase our cash taxes.
Debt Instruments and Debt Service Requirements
As of June 30, 2025, our total debt consists primarily of borrowings under our Credit Facilities, amounts outstanding under our 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 2028, 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029, 6.125% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029, 5.625% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029, 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028, 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 (together, the “Senior Notes”), TH Facility, and obligations under finance leases. For further information about our total debt, see Note 11 – Long-Term Debt in the notes to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
As of June 30, 2025, there was $5,962 million outstanding principal amount under our Term Loan Facilities with a weighted average interest rate of 5.97%. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under our Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility is, at our option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin varying from 0.00% to 0.50%, or (ii) Term SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin varying between 0.75% to 1.50%, in each case, determined by reference to a net first lien leverage based pricing grid. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under our Term Loan B is, at our option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin of 0.75%, or (ii) Term SOFR, subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of 1.75%.
Based on the amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Facilities and SOFR as of June 30, 2025, subject to a floor of 0.00%, required debt service for the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $359 million in interest payments and $79 million in principal payments. In addition, based on SOFR as of June 30, 2025, net cash settlements that we expect to receive on our $4,000 million interest rate swaps are estimated to be approximately $76 million for the next twelve months. Based on the amounts outstanding at June 30, 2025, required debt service for the next twelve months on all of the Senior Notes outstanding is approximately $337 million in interest payments and no principal payments. Based on the amounts outstanding under the TH Facility as of June 30, 2025, required debt service for the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $1 million in interest payments and $105 million in principal payments.
Restrictions and Covenants
As of June 30, 2025, we were in compliance with all applicable financial debt covenants under the Credit Facilities, the TH Facility, and the indentures governing our Senior Notes.
Cash Distributions/Dividends
On July 8, 2025, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.62 per RBI common share and Partnership made a distribution on the same day to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends paid by RBI on RBI common shares. On July 8, 2025, Partnership also made a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.62 per Partnership exchangeable unit.
The RBI board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.62 per RBI common share, which will be paid on October 7, 2025 to RBI common shareholders of record on September 23, 2025. Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.62 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.
In addition, because we are a holding company, our ability to pay cash distributions on our Partnership exchangeable units may be limited by restrictions under our debt agreements.
Outstanding Security Data
As of July 31, 2025, we had outstanding 208,620,716 Class A common units issued to RBI and 126,983,115 Partnership exchangeable units. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, Partnership exchanged 55,462 Partnership exchangeable units pursuant to exchange notices received.
One special voting share of RBI is held by a trustee, entitling the trustee to that number of votes on matters on which holders of RBI common shares are entitled to vote equal to the number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. The trustee is required to cast such votes in accordance with voting instructions provided by holders of Partnership exchangeable units. At any shareholder meeting of RBI, holders of RBI common shares vote together as a single class with the special voting share except as otherwise provided by law. For information on RBI's share-based compensation and its outstanding equity awards, see Note 14 to the audited consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 21, 2025.
Holders of Partnership exchangeable units have the right to require Partnership to exchange all or any portion of such holder’s Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares at a ratio of one share for each Partnership exchangeable unit, subject to RBI’s right as the general partner of Partnership to determine to settle any such exchange for a cash payment in lieu of RBI common shares.
Comparative Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was $567 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $482 million during the same period in the prior year. The change in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by a decrease in cash used for working capital and a decrease in interest payments, partially offset by an increase in income tax payments.
Cash used for investing activities was $202 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $559 million during the same period in the prior year. The change in cash used for investing activities was primarily driven by a decrease in net payments for acquisition of franchised restaurants, net of cash acquired, partially offset by an increase in payments for additions of property and equipment. Net payments for acquisition of franchised restaurants for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was comprised primarily of $151 million for the BK China Acquisition and $508 million for the Carrols Acquisition, respectively.
Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities was $555 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $112 million during the same period in the prior year. The change in cash used for financing activities was driven primarily by the non-recurrence of proceeds from long-term debt, partially offset by a decrease in repayments of long-term debt and finance leases.
Discontinued Operations
Net cash used for discontinued operations was $85 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no significant changes to our contractual obligations as disclosed in our 2024 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K except as described herein and in Note 6 – BK China in the notes to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
For information regarding our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, see the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section of “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2025.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 – Description of Business and Organization in the notes to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There were no material changes during the six months ended June 30, 2025 to the disclosures made in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 21, 2025.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management of RBI, as the general partner of Partnership, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of RBI, of the effectiveness of Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and Exchange Act Rules 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2025. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO of RBI concluded that Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.
Changes in Internal Controls
As of June 30, 2025, we have integrated Carrols, and are in the process of integrating BK China, into our overall internal control over financial reporting process.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of RBI, as general partner of Partnership, including the CEO and CFO, confirm there were no changes in Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2025 that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting, other than the integration of Carrols and BK China as described above.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this report, including information regarding future financial performance and plans, targets, aspirations, expectations, and objectives of management, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. We refer to all of these as forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “target”, “potential” and other similar expressions and include, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations or beliefs regarding (i) the effects of macro-economic trends on our results of operations, business, liquidity, prospects and restaurant operations and those of our franchisees; (ii) our expectation regarding additional investments in and refranchising of Burger King restaurants acquired as part of the Carrols Acquisition; (iii) our future financial obligations, including annual debt service requirements, capital expenditures and dividend payments, our ability to meet such obligations and the source of funds used to satisfy such obligations; (iv) our exposure to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates and their impact on our debt service obligations, future results of operations and future cash flows; (v) certain tax matters, including our estimates with respect to tax matters and their impact on future periods and tax law changes; (vi) the amount of net cash settlements we expect to pay or receive on our derivative instruments; (vii) certain accounting matters; (viii) RH and BK China Transaction Costs; (ix) our ability to identify and onboard a new controlling shareholder for BK China, a new partner for PLK China and new investors for FHS Brazil and when we plan to do so; (x) RBI's plan to apply for NCIB approval for future RBI share repurchases; and (xi) deferred tax treatment on unremitted earnings.
Our forward-looking statements, included in this report and elsewhere, represent management’s expectations as of the date that they are made. Our forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by Partnership in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include, among other things, risks related to: (1) our indebtedness, which could adversely affect our financial condition and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations; (2) global economic or other business conditions that may affect the desire or ability of our guests to purchase our products, such as inflationary pressures, high unemployment levels, declines in median income growth, consumer confidence and consumer discretionary spending and changes in consumer perceptions of dietary health and food safety; (3) our relationship with, and the success of, our franchisees and risks related to our nearly fully franchised business model; (4) our franchisees' financial stability and their ability to access and maintain the liquidity necessary to operate their businesses; (5) our supply chain operations; (6) our ownership and leasing of real estate; (7) the effectiveness of our marketing, advertising and digital programs and franchisee support of these programs; (8) significant and rapid fluctuations in interest rates and in the currency exchange markets and the effectiveness of our hedging activity; (9) our international operations and our ability to successfully implement our domestic and international growth strategy for each of our brands; (10) our reliance on franchisees, including subfranchisees to accelerate restaurant growth; (11) unforeseen events such as pandemics; (12) the ability of the counterparties to our credit facilities’ and derivatives’ to fulfill their commitments and/or obligations; (13) changes in applicable tax laws or interpretations thereof, and our ability to accurately interpret and predict the impact of such changes or interpretations on our financial condition and results; (14) evolving legislation and regulations in the area of franchise and labor and employment law; (15) our ability to address environmental and social sustainability issues; (16) the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the conflict in the Middle East; (17) softening in the consumer environment; (18) tariffs and their impact on economic conditions and our business; and (19) RBI's ability to receive approval for RBI's NCIB.
We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment and our inability to successfully manage any of the above risks may permit our competitors to increase their market share and may decrease our profitability. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Finally, our future results will depend upon various other risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those detailed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 21, 2025, as well as other materials that we from time to time file with, or furnish to, the SEC or file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this section and elsewhere in this report. Other than as required under securities laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise.
Part II – Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Part I, Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies.
Item 5. Other Information
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, no director or officer of RBI adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
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On May 15, 2025, Mr. Siddiqui received a target award of 73,507 performance based RSUs (“PSUs”) approved by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of RBI. As Mr. Siddiqui had not received an award upon being appointed Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of RBI, the Committee believes that this was the appropriate time to reward his strong performance since assuming the position of CFO and to align his incentives for shareholder value creation with those of Mr. Kobza and Mr. Doyle. The performance measures and measurement periods for purposes of determining the number of PSUs were the same as those previously awarded to Mr. Kobza and Mr. Doyle, which terms are as described in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2022 by RBI, which disclosure is incorporated by reference herein. Once earned, the PSUs will cliff vest on May 21, 2030, subject to partial acceleration in the case of termination without cause or upon death or disability. A copy of the form of the Performance Award Agreement between RBI and Mr. Siddiqui is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14(h) to the Form 10-Q of RBI filed on August 7, 2025. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the form of award agreement.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By:
Restaurant Brands International Inc., its general partner
Date: August 7, 2025
By:
/s/ Sami Siddiqui
Name:
Sami Siddiqui
Title:
Chief Financial Officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (principal financial officer) (duly authorized officer)