Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the Miami-based parent of Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs, will send its two most senior executives to the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference in Boston on September 9, 2026. Chief Executive Officer Josh Kobza and Chief Financial Officer Sami Siddiqui are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
What Operators Should Watch
For franchisees and industry observers tracking RBI's strategic direction, the Barclays forum typically surfaces forward-looking commentary on system sales performance, unit growth, and capital allocation — topics that carry direct implications for the company's more than 33,000 restaurant locations across 120-plus countries. RBI reported nearly $49 billion in annual system-wide sales, making any executive-level public remarks a closely watched signal for the broader quick-service restaurant landscape.
Webcast Access
A live audio webcast will be available through RBI's investor relations page at rbi.com/investors, with a replay accessible for a limited period after the event concludes. Industry stakeholders unable to attend in person can monitor the session for any updates on brand performance or operational initiatives across Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs.
The appearance comes as the QSR sector continues to navigate shifting consumer spending patterns and competitive pricing pressure. Analysts and franchisees alike will be listening for RBI's read on value-menu momentum and international expansion — two levers the company has publicly emphasized in recent quarters. For broader context on how major QSR operators are positioning themselves heading into late 2026, see Food & Beverage Magazine's ongoing coverage of the sector, as well as this publication's beverage and foodservice trend analysis.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
