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Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported robust financial results for 2025, highlighted by an 8.3% increase in organic adjusted operating income and a 10.7% rise in adjusted earnings per share. The company successfully met its fiscal targets despite economic hurdles, driven by strong international performance and a 2.4% growth in comparable sales. While Tim Hortons and Burger King demonstrated significant operational momentum, Popeyes faced challenges that have prompted a strategic leadership transition to improve restaurant-level execution. Financial stability was further evidenced by the return of $1.1 billion to shareholders and a reduction in net leverage to 4.2x. Looking ahead to 2026, the firm plans to re-accelerate restaurant expansion and maintain its long-term growth algorithm through digital innovation and strategic refranchising.