Restaurant Brands International reports growth driven by Burger King

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported second-quarter results showing continued growth, driven largely by Burger King's performance in the U.S. The company achieved 3.8% systemwide comparable-sales growth and a 12.9% increase in adjusted earnings-per-share, which rose to $1.07.

Burger King's success is attributed to its “Reclaim the Flame” turnaround strategy, which includes investments in restaurant modernization, technology, and marketing. The brand reported 8.6% comparable-sales growth, outperforming the U.S. quick-service burger industry.

In the broader fast-food landscape, industry data highlights varying trends among major chains. Domino’s continues to lead the U.S. pizza category with a 3% jump in same-store sales, while Subway has seen ten consecutive years of U.S. unit declines despite expanding its international presence. Chipotle also reported record-breaking activity in 2025.