Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTRobert Izquierdo, The Motley FoolSat, June 27, 2026 at 10:23 PM GMT+2 3 min readRestaurant Brands International: Navigating Seasonal Revenue SwingsRestaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) operates and globally franchises a diverse portfolio of quick-service chains, including Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs.It reached a court-ordered mediation impasse regarding litigation from its Carrols Restaurant Group acquisition in March of 2026, and it posted 15% net income margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.McDonald's: Maintaining Global Revenue ScaleMcDonald's (NYSE:MCD) operates and licenses a vast worldwide network of fast-food restaurants that serve a broad menu of hamburgers, chicken items, and breakfast selections.It recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge related to internal organizational changes, and it reported 30% net income margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.Why Revenue Matters for Retail InvestorsRevenue shows investors the total amount of money a business brings in before deducting any expenses. This metric helps investors measure a business's overall size, market footprint, and long-term trajectory.Quarterly Revenue for Restaurant Brands International and McDonald'sQuarter (Period End)Restaurant Brands International RevenueMcDonald's RevenueQ2 2024 (June 2024)$2.1 billion$6.5 billionQ3 2024 (Sept. 2024)$2.3 billion$6.9 billionQ4 2024 (Dec. 2024)$2.3 billion$6.4 billionQ1 2025 (March 2025)$2.1 billion$6.0 billionQ2 2025 (June 2025)$2.4 billion$6.8 billionQ3 2025 (Sept. 2025)$2.4 billion$7.1 billionQ4 2025 (Dec. 2025)$2.5 billion$7.0 billionQ1 2026 (March 2026)$2.3 billion$6.5 billionData source: Company filings. Data as of June 23, 2026.Foolish TakeThe revenue trends between McDonald's and Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reveal both are experiencing year-over-year growth. As an iconic brand, McDonald's enjoys far larger sales, yet its stock slid in June to a 52-week low of $264.53 as investors became concerned persistent inflation and rising labor costs will eventually force menu price increases that drive away customers.Wall Street's sentiment towards RBI is rosier for a few reasons. The company's Burger King brand enjoyed strong year-over-year comparable store sales growth of 6% in the first quarter of 2026. This means existing stores are producing greater revenue through repeat customer visits and price increases. McDonald's saw a 4% comparable store sales increase in Q1.In addition, RBI's international division is expanding rapidly with outstanding 11% year-over-year sales growth in Q1. While RBI has a long way to go before it gets close to the level of revenue produced by McDonald's, its successes with Burger King and international expansion drove shares to a 52-week high of $81.96 in May.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info