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Spilling the Tea: RBI's Quarterly Hiccups

Okay darlings let's talk business! Restaurant Brands International (RBI) the big daddy behind Burger King Popeyes and Tim Hortons just dropped their quarterly earnings and well let's just say it wasn't all sunshine and samosas. They missed analyst expectations on earnings and revenue because same store sales of Popeyes Burger King and Tim Hortons declined. I mean who doesn't love a good spicy chicken sandwich or a Timmy's coffee? But hey even global giants have their off days right? As I always say 'You can't always get what you want but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need!' Or maybe just a bigger marketing budget. Wink wink!

Kobza's Confidence: Is It Just 'Quantico' Level Acting?

But wait! Before we start writing RBI's obituary CEO Josh Kobza is singing a different tune. According to CNBC he's seeing a 'meaningful improvement' in the second quarter. Better absolute results are making him confident about navigating the rest of the year. Is this 'Quantico' level acting or genuine optimism? Only time will tell but I always admire a good comeback story even if it's just wishful thinking! Shares of the company rose more than 1% in morning trading. Someone pass me the popcorn I need to watch this drama unfold!

By the Numbers: A Not So Glamorous Picture

Let's break down the numbers shall we? Earnings per share were 75 cents a tad short of the expected 78 cents. Revenue? $2.11 billion also missing the $2.13 billion mark. Net income attributable to shareholders dipped from $230 million to $159 million. Ouch! But net sales did climb 21% to $2.11 billion thanks to Popeyes and Firehouse Subs. It seems like someone's still craving that fried chicken! Sometimes even I need to put aside the kale smoothies and indulge you know? Like I always say 'In my defense I was left unsupervised'.

The Blame Game: Leap Day and Macro Noise?

Kobza is pointing fingers at a leap day last year and 'macro noise' for the less than stellar performance. Apparently excluding the extra day same store sales would have risen by about 1%. And the company's three largest brands saw same store sales decline during the quarter and missed Wall Street's expectations. Okay I get it blaming external factors is always easier. It's like blaming jet lag for forgetting your lines on set. We've all been there!

Ryan Reynolds to the Rescue? Tim Hortons' Hail Mary

Tim Hortons which accounts for over 40% of RBI's revenue saw same store sales dip by 0.1%. Yikes! But fear not they've enlisted the help of none other than Ryan Reynolds! Yes that Canadian charmer. They launched a new breakfast meal together. Talk about star power! Maybe Ryan can sprinkle some of his 'Deadpool' magic on those donuts and get those sales soaring. I'm always up for a good collaboration. Remember when I sang with Pitbull? Exactly!

Burger King's Crown Slipping? Popeyes' Super Bowl Hangover

Burger King's same store sales shrank by 1.3% but hey at least they're outperforming McDonald's who saw a steeper decline. Someone needs to tell the King to step up his game! And Popeyes? Their same store sales slid a whopping 4%. Last year's Super Bowl commercial must have given them a sugar rush because without it sales took a nosedive. Lesson learned: don't underestimate the power of a good Super Bowl ad. It's like having the perfect red carpet look – essential!