Mar 31, 2022

RBI Q1 2022 Earnings Report

RBI reported a strong resurgence in comparable sales and record first quarter new restaurant openings. Digital engagement reached its highest level, and over $400 million was returned to shareholders.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$1.45B
Previous year: $1.26B
+15.2%
EPS
$0.64
Previous year: $0.55
+16.4%
TH Comparable Sales
8.4%
Previous year: -2.3%
-465.2%
BK Comparable Sales
10.3%
Previous year: 0.7%
+1371.4%
Popeyes Comparable Sales
-3%
Previous year: 1.5%
-300.0%
Gross Profit
$580M
Previous year: $507M
+14.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$895M
Previous year: $1.56B
-42.7%
Free Cash Flow
$224M
Previous year: $251M
-10.8%
Total Assets
$23.2B
Previous year: $22.9B
+1.4%

RBI

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RBI Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

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.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong resurgence in comparable sales.
  • Record first quarter new restaurant openings.
  • Highest level of digital engagement from guests across home markets.
  • Double digit comparable sales growth at Tim Hortons Canada and Burger King International.
  • Progress in ramping global development capabilities at Tim Hortons and Popeyes.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global restaurant operations.
  • Labor challenges in some regions resulting in reduced operating hours and service modes.
  • Supply chain pressures.
  • Burger King U.S. continues to lay the foundation to return to long term, sustainable growth.
  • Negative impact from the war in Ukraine

Revenue & Expenses

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