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Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales were generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite.
Restaurant Brands International's Same Store Sales % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.20%
, which is higher than
3.10% for the pervious quarter ended in Dec. 2025.
Restaurant Brands International's Same Store Sales % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.40%
, which is higher than
2.30% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for Restaurant Brands International's Same Store Sales % or its related term are showing as below:
QSR's Same Store Sales % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Same Store Sales % only.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Same Store Sales % Explanation
Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
For restaurants, same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and customer traffic. If each customer buys more on average, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers are buying from the store, the number of tickets will increase.
Restaurant Brands International Same Store Sales % Related Terms
Restaurant Brands International Same Store Sales % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Restaurant Brands International Same Store Sales % Chart
QSR vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Same Store Sales % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's Same Store Sales %, along with its competitors' market caps and Same Store Sales % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has a Same Store Sales % of 3.20% as of Mar. 2026. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors.
Is Restaurant Brands International's Same Store Sales % too high?
Restaurant Brands International's current Same Store Sales % is 3.20%. Overall, Restaurant Brands International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Restaurant Brands International's Same Store Sales % compare to MCD and SBUX?
Restaurant Brands International's Same Store Sales % of 3.20% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Same Store Sales % for a Restaurants company?
A good Same Store Sales % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Same Store Sales % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Same Store Sales % mean?
A high Same Store Sales % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. Restaurant Brands International's current Same Store Sales % is 3.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Restaurant Brands International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International (QSR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.65, compared to a current price of $73.19 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Same Store Sales % is 3.20%. Restaurant Brands International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Same Store Sales % calculated?
Same Store Sales % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International (QSR), the current Same Store Sales % is 3.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $73.19 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.65.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QSR:
Same Store Sales %: 3.20%
GF Value™: $85.65 vs. price of $73.19 (14.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QSR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Restaurant Brands International Business Description
Restaurant Brands generates about $47 billion in system sales across more than 33,000 restaurants in over 120 markets, making it one of the largest restaurant companies globally. Its banners include Burger King (7,025 stores), Tim Hortons (4,586), Popeyes (3,578), and Firehouse Subs (1,449), concentrated in the US and Canada, with these brands also comprising 16,403 franchised international locations as of year-end 2025. The firm primarily earns revenue from franchise and property fees, supply chain sales within the Tim Hortons segment, company-operated restaurants, and advertising royalties.
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