Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported a 14% increase in system-wide sales, driven by double-digit comparable sales growth at Tim Hortons Canada and Burger King International. The company opened a record number of restaurants and returned over $400 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
System-wide sales grew by 14%, representing an increase of nearly $1 billion year-over-year.
Global comparable sales increased by 8%, with Tim Hortons Canada exceeding 10% and Burger King International exceeding 20%.
Digital sales in home markets reached their highest levels as a percentage of system-wide sales.
The company experienced a record number of restaurant openings in the first quarter, driven by multi-brand international growth and Popeyes in the US.
The company expects to continue its momentum from the first quarter, with experienced leaders guiding the brands and collaborating with franchisee networks to grow all four brands over the long-term.
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