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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) on Thursday reported first-quarter results mostly below expectations.

Restaurant Brands International missed first-quarter earnings and revenue estimates. Same-store sales fell at Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons.

Consolidated system-wide sales grow 2.8% year-over-year, including 8.6% in International Global comparable sales of 0.1%, or over 1% adjusting for Leap Day(a)  RBI remains on track for 8%+ organic Adjusted Operating Income growth in 2025 MIAMI, Fla. , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Customers cited its alleged portrayal of burgers that "overflow" the buns, with the Whopper appearing 35% larger than the actual burger and containing more than double the meat.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 6, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada is pleased to announce that as of May 6th, 2025, it has exercised its right to acquire the remaining 50% of Heal Wellness ("Heal"), making the brand a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Happy Belly. Heal is a fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies quick serve restaurant ("QSR").

Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Restaurant Brands (QSR), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2025.

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Restaurant Brands (QSR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

McDonald's is a global leader in fast food with strong profitability, but slow growth and increased operating expenses are impacting net income. Restaurant Brands International is more diversified, including Burger King and Tim Hortons, with higher growth potential but greater volatility and leverage. QSR's current lower valuation and higher growth potential make it an attractive buy, especially when flipping between MCD and QSR based on price to FCF.