Fast Food & QSR

Comparable sales rose 3.1% overall, powered by a sizzling 6.1% jump at its international segment and steady gains at Tim Hortons Canada and Burger King U.S.

International operated markets delivered their third consecutive quarter above 4% growth, led by the U.K., Germany, and Australia, each posting mid- to high-single-digit gains. International developmental licensed markets, including China and Brazil, grew 4.5%.

The deal will bring 5 Pickl restaurants and 10 BonBird locations to Iraq, with the very first outlets set to open at Iraq Mall in Baghdad during Q2 2026.

The facility masterfully pairs European-engineered kitchen technology with traditional Lebanese culinary methods, ensuring that the same flavours that filled that first Al Rigga restaurant in 2000 remain utterly unchanged, even as production hits industrial scale.

According to Ghida Alsultan, the acquisition aligns with the company’s expansion strategy in the fast-food sector.

This tasty deal includes a sweeping 75-year exclusive master license for 13 regional markets and the US$20.8 million purchase of MAT’s existing franchise operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The largest portion, a hearty RM600 million (US$152 million), is the secret sauce for building 100 brand-new restaurants.

A key driver is the landmark decision to procure chicken wings, one of its most popular items, with over 164 million sold last year, from British farmers.

Americana Restaurants continued its recipe for disciplined growth, opening 216 new stores in 2025 to bring its total network to a whopping 2,749 restaurants.

Hungry passengers can enjoy a familiar and varied selection, from global names like KFC, Burger King, and Costa Coffee to SSP’s own popular concepts like Ritazza and Panopolis.