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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                     to                     

Commission file number: 001-36787

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Canada 98-1206431
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

130 King Street West, Suite 300  M5X 1E1
Toronto,Ontario
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)
(905) 339-6011
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
 
Title of each class Trading SymbolsName of each exchange on which registered
Class B exchangeable limited partnership units QSPToronto Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes      No  


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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
As of July 23, 2021,April 26, 2022, there were 154,892,524143,460,786 Class B exchangeable limited partnership units and 202,006,067 Class A common units outstanding.


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PART I — Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except unit data)
(Unaudited)
 As of
 June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,749 $1,560 
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $23 and $42, respectively535 536 
Inventories, net99 96 
Prepaids and other current assets132 72 
Total current assets2,515 2,264 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $940 and $879, respectively2,033 2,031 
Operating lease assets, net1,143 1,152 
Intangible assets, net10,820 10,701 
Goodwill5,831 5,739 
Net investment in property leased to franchisees80 66 
Other assets, net819 824 
Total assets$23,241 $22,777 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable$575 $464 
Other accrued liabilities812 835 
Gift card liability149 191 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases113 111 
Total current liabilities1,649 1,601 
Long-term debt, net of current portion12,375 12,397 
Finance leases, net of current portion326 315 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,078 1,082 
Other liabilities, net2,110 2,236 
Deferred income taxes, net1,444 1,425 
Total liabilities18,982 19,056 
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units; 202,006,067 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 20208,222 7,994 
Partnership exchangeable units; 154,952,900 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021; 155,113,338 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020(2,955)(3,002)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,012)(1,275)
Total Partners’ capital4,255 3,717 
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity4,259 3,721 
Total liabilities and equity$23,241 $22,777 

 As of
 March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$895 $1,087 
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $27 and $18, respectively593 547 
Inventories, net108 96 
Prepaids and other current assets90 86 
Total current assets1,686 1,816 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,014 and $979, respectively2,023 2,035 
Operating lease assets, net1,137 1,130 
Intangible assets, net11,451 11,417 
Goodwill6,050 6,006 
Net investment in property leased to franchisees82 80 
Other assets, net743 762 
Total assets$23,172 $23,246 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable$637 $614 
Other accrued liabilities917 947 
Gift card liability169 221 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases105 96 
Total current liabilities1,828 1,878 
Long-term debt, net of current portion12,903 12,916 
Finance leases, net of current portion337 333 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,074 1,070 
Other liabilities, net1,689 1,822 
Deferred income taxes, net1,380 1,374 
Total liabilities19,211 19,393 
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units; 202,006,067 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20218,400 8,421 
Partnership exchangeable units; 143,467,558 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022; 144,993,458 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021(3,623)(3,547)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(819)(1,024)
Total Partners’ capital3,958 3,850 
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity3,961 3,853 
Total liabilities and equity$23,172 $23,246 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per unit data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
SalesSales$590 $406 $1,097 $909 Sales$609 $507 
Franchise and property revenuesFranchise and property revenues614 450 1,162 975 Franchise and property revenues615 548 
Advertising revenues234 192 439 389 
Advertising revenues and other servicesAdvertising revenues and other services227 205 
Total revenuesTotal revenues1,438 1,048 2,698 2,273 Total revenues1,451 1,260 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of salesCost of sales467 339 868 738 Cost of sales494 401 
Franchise and property expensesFranchise and property expenses121 132 237 255 Franchise and property expenses130 116 
Advertising expenses238 203 474 429 
Advertising expenses and other servicesAdvertising expenses and other services247 237 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses113 94 218 196 General and administrative expenses133 104 
(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments16 18 (Income) loss from equity method investments13 
Other operating expenses (income), netOther operating expenses (income), net21 (34)Other operating expenses (income), net(16)(42)
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses950 805 1,768 1,641 Total operating costs and expenses1,001 818 
Income from operationsIncome from operations488 243 930 632 Income from operations450 442 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net126 128 250 247 Interest expense, net127 124 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes362 115 680 385 Income before income taxes323 318 
Income tax (benefit) expense(29)(49)18 (3)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense53 47 
Net incomeNet income391 164 662 388 Net income270 271 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to common unitholdersNet income attributable to common unitholders$390 $163 $660 $387 Net income attributable to common unitholders$269 $270 
Earnings per unit - basic and dilutedEarnings per unit - basic and dilutedEarnings per unit - basic and diluted
Class A common unitsClass A common units$1.28 $0.52 $2.17 $1.24 Class A common units$0.91 $0.89 
Partnership exchangeable unitsPartnership exchangeable units$0.84 $0.35 $1.43 $0.83 Partnership exchangeable units$0.59 $0.59 
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted (in millions):Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted (in millions):
Class A common unitsClass A common units202 202 202 202 Class A common units202 202 
Partnership exchangeable unitsPartnership exchangeable units155 164 155 165 Partnership exchangeable units145 155 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2021202020212020 20222021
Net incomeNet income$391 $164 $662 $388 Net income$270 $271 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentForeign currency translation adjustment141 342 195 (409)Foreign currency translation adjustment57 54 
Net change in fair value of net investment hedges, net of tax of $21, $54, $41 and $(52)(71)(174)(42)237 
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $5, $13, $(28) and $92(40)(37)55 (251)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(4), $(6), $(12) and $(10)29 18 53 29 
Gain (loss) recognized on other, net of tax of $0, $0, $0 and $0
Net change in fair value of net investment hedges, net of tax of $25 and $20Net change in fair value of net investment hedges, net of tax of $25 and $20(35)29 
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(60) and $(33)Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(60) and $(33)161 95 
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(7) and $(8)Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(7) and $(8)21 24 
Gain (loss) recognized on other, net of tax of $0 and $0Gain (loss) recognized on other, net of tax of $0 and $0
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)60 149 263 (394)Other comprehensive income (loss)205 203 
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)451 313 925 (6)Comprehensive income (loss)475 474 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsComprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsComprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common unitholdersComprehensive income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$450 $312 $923 $(7)Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$474 $473 
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated StatementsStatement of Equity
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except units)
(Unaudited)
Class A Common
Units
Partnership
Exchangeable Units
Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total Class A Common
Units
Partnership
Exchangeable Units
Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
UnitsAmountUnitsAmount UnitsAmountUnitsAmount
Balances at December 31, 2020202,006,067 $7,994 155,113,338 $(3,002)$(1,275)$$3,721 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.81 per unit)— (163)— — — — (163)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.53 per unit)— — — (82)— — (82)
Balances at December 31, 2021Balances at December 31, 2021202,006,067 $8,421 144,993,458 $(3,547)$(1,024)$$3,853 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.83 per unit)Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.83 per unit)— (167)— — — — (167)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.54 per unit)Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.54 per unit)— — — (78)— — (78)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common sharesExchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares— (72,671)(5)— — Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares— 84 (1,525,900)(84)— — — 
Distribution to RBI for repurchase of RBI common sharesDistribution to RBI for repurchase of RBI common shares— (161)— — — — (161)
Capital contribution from RBICapital contribution from RBI— 51 — — — — 51 Capital contribution from RBI— 40 — — — — 40 
Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — (1)(1)
Net incomeNet income— 179 — 91 — 271 Net income— 183 — 86 — 270 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 203 — 203 Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 205 — 205 
Balances at March 31, 2021202,006,067 $8,066 155,040,667 $(2,998)$(1,072)$$4,002 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.81 per unit)— (164)— — — — (164)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.53 per unit)— — — (82)— — (82)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares— (87,767)(6)— — 
Capital contribution from RBI— 55 — — — — 55 
Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — (3)(3)
Net income— 259 — 131 — 391 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 60 — 60 
Balances at June 30, 2021202,006,067 $8,222 154,952,900 $(2,955)$(1,012)$$4,259 
Balances at March 31, 2022Balances at March 31, 2022202,006,067 $8,400 143,467,558 $(3,623)$(819)$$3,961 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated StatementsStatement of Equity
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except units)
(Unaudited)
Class A Common
Units
Partnership
Exchangeable Units
Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total Class A Common
Units
Partnership
Exchangeable Units
Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
UnitsAmountUnitsAmount UnitsAmountUnitsAmount
Balances at December 31, 2019202,006,067 $7,786 165,507,199 $(2,353)$(1,178)$$4,259 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.77 per unit)— (156)— — — — (156)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.52 per unit)— — — (86)— — (86)
Balances at December 31, 2020Balances at December 31, 2020202,006,067 $7,994 155,113,338 $(3,002)$(1,275)$$3,721 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.81 per unit)Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.81 per unit)— (163)— — — — (163)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.53 per unit)Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.53 per unit)— — — (82)— — (82)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common sharesExchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares— 11 (178,046)(11)— — Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares— (72,761)(5)— — — 
Capital contribution from RBICapital contribution from RBI— 55 — — — — 55 Capital contribution from RBI— 51 — — — — 51 
Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — (1)(1)Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — 
Net incomeNet income— 144 — 80 — — 224 Net income— 179 — 91 — 271 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (543)— (543)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 203 — 203 
Balances at March 31, 2020202,006,067 $7,840 165,329,153 $(2,370)$(1,721)$$3,752 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.78 per unit)— (158)— — — — (158)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.52 per unit)— — — (85)— — (85)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares— 128 (2,494,854)(128)— — 
Capital contribution from RBI— 31 — — — — 31 
Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — (1)(1)
Net income— 106 — 57 — 164 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 149 — 149 
Balances at June 30, 2020202,006,067 $7,947 162,834,299 $(2,526)$(1,572)$$3,852 
Balances at March 31, 2021Balances at March 31, 2021202,006,067 $8,066 155,040,577 $(2,998)$(1,072)$$4,002 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020 20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$662 $388 Net income$270 $271 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization100 91 Depreciation and amortization49 49 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discountAmortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount13 12 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount
(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments18 (Income) loss from equity method investments13 
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(35)10 (Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(21)(43)
Net (gains) losses on derivativesNet (gains) losses on derivatives42 (1)Net (gains) losses on derivatives18 20 
Share-based compensation expense40 39 
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expenseShare-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense27 26 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes24 (131)Deferred income taxes(16)14 
OtherOther(12)20 Other(8)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivableAccounts and notes receivable17 (36)Accounts and notes receivable(46)24 
Inventories and prepaids and other current assetsInventories and prepaids and other current assets(5)(28)Inventories and prepaids and other current assets(22)(4)
Accounts and drafts payableAccounts and drafts payable103 (158)Accounts and drafts payable18 19 
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liabilityOther accrued liabilities and gift card liability(123)(13)Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(91)(117)
Tenant inducements paid to franchiseesTenant inducements paid to franchisees(1)(5)Tenant inducements paid to franchisees(2)— 
Other long-term assets and liabilitiesOther long-term assets and liabilities(98)(10)Other long-term assets and liabilities21 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities732 196 Net cash provided by operating activities234 266 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipmentPayments for property and equipment(46)(39)Payments for property and equipment(10)(15)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisingsNet proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings14 Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings11 
Settlement/sale of derivatives, netSettlement/sale of derivatives, net22 Settlement/sale of derivatives, net
Other investing activities, netOther investing activities, net(5)Other investing activities, net(5)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activitiesNet cash (used for) provided by investing activities(36)(12)Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities(7)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term debt1,585 
Repayments of revolving line of credit, long-term debt and finance leases(54)(1,045)
Payment of financing costs(10)
Proceeds from long-term debtProceeds from long-term debt— 
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leasesRepayments of long-term debt and finance leases(21)(27)
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable unitsDistributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units(484)(716)Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units(241)(239)
Distribution to RBI for repurchase of RBI common sharesDistribution to RBI for repurchase of RBI common shares(161)— 
Capital contribution from RBICapital contribution from RBI56 41 Capital contribution from RBI20 
(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(32)(14)(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(6)(16)
Other financing activities, netOther financing activities, net(2)(2)Other financing activities, net(1)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used for) provided by financing activities(516)(161)Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(426)(261)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents(16)Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents(1)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents189 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(192)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,560 1,533 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,087 1,560 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,749 $1,540 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$895 $1,563 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:Supplemental cash flow disclosures:Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paidInterest paid$198 $234 Interest paid$75 $72 
Income taxes paidIncome taxes paid$142 $60 Income taxes paid$42 $96 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Description of Business and Organization
Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (“Partnership”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a Canadian limited partnership. We franchise and operate quick service restaurants serving premium coffee and other beverage and food products under the Tim Hortons® brand (“Tim Hortons” or “TH”), fast food hamburgers principally under the Burger King® brand (“Burger King” or “BK”), and chicken under the Popeyes® brand (“Popeyes” or “PLK”) and sandwiches under the Firehouse Subs® brand (“Firehouse” or “FHS”). We are one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant, or QSR, companies as measured by total number of restaurants. As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we franchised or owned 5,0655,320 Tim Hortons restaurants, 18,77619,266 Burger King restaurants, 3,771 Popeyes restaurants and 3,562 Popeyes1,219 Firehouse Subs restaurants, for a total of 27,40329,576 restaurants, and operate in more than 100 countries. Approximately 100% of current system-wide restaurants are franchised.
We are a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”). RBI is our sole general partner, and as such, RBI has the exclusive right, power and authority to manage, control, administer and operate the business and affairs and to make decisions regarding the undertaking and business of Partnership in accordance with the partnership agreement of Partnership (“partnership agreement”) and applicable laws.
All references to “$” or “dollars” are to the currency of the United States unless otherwise indicated. All references to “Canadian dollars” or “C$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated.
Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, the Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 23, 2021.2022.
The Financial Statements include our accounts and the accounts of entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in other affiliates that are owned 50% or less where we have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
We also consider for consolidation entities in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to it. Our maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with VIEs is attributable to accounts and notes receivable balances, outstanding loan guarantees and future lease payments, where applicable.
As our franchise and master franchise arrangements provide the franchise and master franchise entities the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such entity that might be a VIE.
Tim Hortons has historically entered into certain arrangements in which an operator acquires the right to operate a restaurant, but Tim Hortons owns the restaurant’s assets. We perform an analysis to determine if the legal entity in which operations are conducted is a VIE and consolidate a VIE entity if we also determine Tim Hortons is the entity’s primary beneficiary (“Restaurant VIEs”). As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, we determined that we are the primary beneficiary of 5045 and 3846 Restaurant VIEs, respectively, and accordingly, have consolidated the results of operations, assets and liabilities, and cash flows of these Restaurant VIEs in our Financial Statements. Material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the Financial Statements. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP and related rules and regulations of the SEC requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and accounts and drafts payable approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these amounts.
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying Financial Statements and notes to the Financial Statements have been reclassified in order to be comparable with the current year classifications.classification. These consist of the quarter and year to date June 30, 2020year-to-date March 31, 2021 reclassification of advertising fund contributionstechnology fee revenues from Franchise and property revenues to Advertising revenues and advertising fundother services and technology expenses from Selling, generalGeneral and administrative expenses to Advertising expenses with General and administrative expenses now presented separately. Depreciation and amortization expenses related to the advertising fundsother services, both of which were not significant for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 have also been reclassified from Franchise and property expenses to Advertising expenses.March 31, 2021. These reclassifications did not arise as a result of any changes to accounting policies and relate entirely to presentation with no effect on previously reported net income.
Note 3. New Accounting Pronouncements
Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes – In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing in 2021 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new guidance in 2021 did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
Accounting Relief for the Transition Away from LIBOR and Certain other Reference Rates – In March 2020 and as clarified in January 2021, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. This amendment is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The expedients and exceptions provided by this new guidance do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationships. We are currently evaluatingDuring the impact thatthird quarter of 2021, we adopted certain of the expedients as it relates to hedge accounting as certain of our debt agreements and hedging relationships bear interest at variable rates, primarily U.S. dollar LIBOR. The adoption of and future elections under this new guidance willdid not and are not expected to have a material impact on our Financial StatementsStatements. We will continue to monitor the discontinuance of LIBOR on our debt agreements and have not adopted any of the transition relief available under the new guidance as of June 30, 2021.hedging relationships.
Lessors—Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments – In July 2021, the FASB issued guidance that requires lessors to classify and account for a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on a reference index or a rate as an operating lease if (a) the lease would have been classified as a sales-type lease or a direct financing lease in accordance with lease classification criteria and (b) the lessor would have otherwise recognized a day-one loss. This amendment is effective in 2022 with early adoption permitted. This guidance may be applied either retrospectively to leases that commenced or were modified on or after the adoption of lease guidance we adopted in 2019 or prospectively to leases that commence or are modified on or after the date that this new guidance is applied. We are currently evaluating the impact that theThe adoption of this new guidance willduring the three months ended March 31, 2022 did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
Note 4. Firehouse Acquisition

On December 15, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Firehouse Subs (the “Firehouse Acquisition”) which complements RBI's existing portfolio. Like RBI's other brands, the
Firehouse Subs brand is managed independently, while benefiting from the global scale and resources of RBI. The Firehouse Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting.

Total consideration in connection with the Firehouse Acquisition was $1,018 million, subject to potential further post-closing adjustments. The consideration was funded through cash on hand and $533 million of incremental borrowings under our senior secured term loan facility.




Fees and expenses related to the Firehouse Acquisition and related financings (“FHS Transaction costs”) totaled $1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, consisting of professional fees, compensation related expenses and integration costs which are classified as general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we adjusted our preliminary estimate of the fair value of net assets acquired. The preliminary allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is presented in the table below (in millions):
December 15, 2021
Total current assets$21 
Property and equipment
Firehouse Subs brand
768 
Operating lease assets
Total liabilities(48)
Total identifiable net assets754 
Goodwill264 
Total consideration$1,018 
The adjustments to the preliminary estimate of net assets acquired and a decrease in total consideration resulted in a corresponding increase in estimated goodwill due to the following changes to preliminary estimates of fair values and allocation of purchase price (in millions):
Increase (Decrease) in Goodwill
Change in:
Operating lease assets$(9)
Total liabilities35 
Total consideration(15)
   Total increase in goodwill$11 
The purchase price allocation reflects preliminary fair value estimates based on management's analysis, including preliminary work performed by third-party valuation specialists. We will continue to obtain information to assist in determining the fair value of net assets acquired during the measurement period.
The Firehouse Subs brand has been assigned an indefinite life and, therefore, will not be amortized, but rather tested annually for impairment. Goodwill attributable to the Firehouse Acquisition will be amortized and deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is considered to represent the value associated with the workforce and synergies anticipated to be realized as a combined company. We have not yet allocated goodwill related to the Firehouse Acquisition to reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes. Goodwill will be allocated to reporting units when the purchase price allocation is finalized during the measurement period.
The results of operations of Firehouse Subs have been included in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The Firehouse Acquisition is not material to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and therefore, supplemental pro forma financial information for 2021 related to the acquisition is not included herein.
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Note 4.5. Leases
Property revenues consist primarily of lease income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases and sales-type leases with franchisees as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021202020212020
Lease income - operating leases
Minimum lease payments$117 $109 $230 $221 
Variable lease payments84 46 150 109 
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net
Subtotal - lease income from operating leases202 156 382 333 
Earned income on direct financing and sales-type leases
Total property revenues$203 $158 $385 $336 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Lease income - operating leases
Minimum lease payments$113 $113 
Variable lease payments73 66 
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net— 
Subtotal - lease income from operating leases186 180 
Earned income on direct financing and sales-type leases
Total property revenues$188 $182 
Note 5.6. Revenue Recognition
Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees paid by franchisees, as well as upfront fees paid by master franchisees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying agreement. We may recognize unamortized upfront fees when a contract with a franchisee or master franchisee is modified and is accounted for as a termination of the existing contract. We classify these contract liabilities as Other liabilities, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities between December 31, 20202021 and June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 (in millions):
Contract LiabilitiesContract LiabilitiesTHBKPLKConsolidatedContract LiabilitiesTHBKPLKFHSConsolidated
Balance at December 31, 2020$62 $427 $39 $528 
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$65 $410 $56 $— $531 
Effect of business combinationEffect of business combination— — — 
Recognized during period and included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the yearRecognized during period and included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year(5)(21)(1)(27)Recognized during period and included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year(2)(11)(2)— (15)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the periodIncrease, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period15 29 Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period— 15 
Impact of foreign currency translationImpact of foreign currency translation(5)(4)Impact of foreign currency translation— (4)— — (4)
Balance at June 30, 2021$63 $416 $47 $526 
Balance at March 31, 2022Balance at March 31, 2022$66 $404 $57 $$535 
The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 (in millions):
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized inContract liabilities expected to be recognized inTHBKPLKConsolidatedContract liabilities expected to be recognized inTHBKPLKFHSConsolidated
Remainder of 2021$$18 $$25 
202234 46 
Remainder of 2022Remainder of 2022$$26 $$$38 
2023202333 45 202310 33 49 
2024202432 43 202432 46 
2025202531 40 202532 45 
2026202631 42 
ThereafterThereafter26 268 33 327 Thereafter24 250 39 315 
TotalTotal$63 $416 $47 $526 Total$66 $404 $57 $$535 
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Disaggregation of Total Revenues
Total revenues consist of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
202120202021202020222021
SalesSales$590 $406 $1,097 $909 Sales$609 $507 
RoyaltiesRoyalties391 277 737 606 Royalties403 346 
Property revenuesProperty revenues203 158 385 336 Property revenues188 182 
Franchise fees and other revenueFranchise fees and other revenue20 15 40 33 Franchise fees and other revenue24 20 
Advertising revenues234 192 439 389 
Advertising revenues and other servicesAdvertising revenues and other services227 205 
Total revenuesTotal revenues$1,438 $1,048 $2,698 $2,273 Total revenues$1,451 $1,260 
Note 6.7. Earnings per Unit
Partnership uses the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, RBI, as the holder of the Class A common units, is entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount equal to the aggregate dividends payable by RBI to holders of RBI common shares, and the holders of Class B exchangeable limited partnership units (the “Partnership exchangeable units”) are entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount per unit equal to the dividends payable by RBI on each RBI common share. Partnership’s net income available to common unitholders is allocated between the Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units on a fully-distributed basis and reflects residual net income after noncontrolling interests. Basic and diluted earnings per Class A common unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to Class A common unit holders by the weighted average number of Class A common units outstanding for the period. Basic and diluted earnings per Partnership exchangeable unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to the Partnership exchangeable units by the weighted average number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding during the period.
There are no dilutive securities for Partnership as RBI equity awards will not affect the number of Class A common units or Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. However, the issuance of shares by RBI in future periods will affect the allocation of net income attributable to common unitholders between Partnership’s Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units.
The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per unit calculations (in millions, except per unit amounts):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Allocation of net income among partner interests:Allocation of net income among partner interests:Allocation of net income among partner interests:
Net income allocated to Class A common unitholdersNet income allocated to Class A common unitholders$259 $106 $438 $250 Net income allocated to Class A common unitholders$183 $179 
Net income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholdersNet income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholders131 57 222 137 Net income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholders86 91 
Net income attributable to common unitholdersNet income attributable to common unitholders$390 $163 $660 $387 Net income attributable to common unitholders$269 $270 
Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:
Weighted average Class A common unitsWeighted average Class A common units202 202 202 202 Weighted average Class A common units202 202 
Weighted average Partnership exchangeable unitsWeighted average Partnership exchangeable units155 164 155 165 Weighted average Partnership exchangeable units145 155 
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Class A common units (a)Class A common units (a)$1.28 $0.52 $2.17 $1.24 Class A common units (a)$0.91 $0.89 
Partnership exchangeable units (a)Partnership exchangeable units (a)$0.84 $0.35 $1.43 $0.83 Partnership exchangeable units (a)$0.59 $0.59 
(a) Earnings per unit may not recalculate exactly as it is calculated based on unrounded numbers.
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Note 7.8. Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill
Intangible assets, net and goodwill consist of the following (in millions):

As ofAs of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
GrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNet
Identifiable assets subject to amortization:Identifiable assets subject to amortization:Identifiable assets subject to amortization:
Franchise agreements Franchise agreements$733 $(278)$455 $735 $(264)$471  Franchise agreements$718 $(295)$423 $722 $(290)$432 
Favorable leases Favorable leases110 (64)46 117 (66)51  Favorable leases101 (62)39 104 (63)41 
Subtotal Subtotal843 (342)501 852 (330)522  Subtotal819 (357)462 826 (353)473 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:Indefinite-lived intangible assets:Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Tim Hortons brand
Tim Hortons brand
$6,811 $— $6,811 $6,650 $— $6,650 
Tim Hortons brand
$6,757 $— $6,757 $6,695 $— $6,695 
Burger King brand
Burger King brand
2,153 — 2,153 2,174 — 2,174 
Burger King brand
2,109 — 2,109 2,126 — 2,126 
Popeyes brand
Popeyes brand
1,355 — 1,355 1,355 — 1,355 
Popeyes brand
1,355 — 1,355 1,355 — 1,355 
Firehouse Subs brand
Firehouse Subs brand
768 — 768 768 — 768 
Subtotal Subtotal10,319 — 10,319 10,179 — 10,179  Subtotal10,989 — 10,989 10,944 — 10,944 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net$10,820 $10,701 Intangible assets, net$11,451 $11,417 
GoodwillGoodwillGoodwill
Tim Hortons segment Tim Hortons segment$4,377 $4,279  Tim Hortons segment$4,344 $4,306 
Burger King segment Burger King segment608 614  Burger King segment596 601 
Popeyes segment Popeyes segment846 846  Popeyes segment846 846 
Firehouse Subs segment Firehouse Subs segment264 253 
Total Total$5,831 $5,739  Total$6,050 $6,006 
Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $11$10 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020. Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $21 million and $22 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.2021. The change in the brands and goodwill balances during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 was due to the impact of foreign currency translation.translation and the impact of adjustments to the preliminary allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired in the Firehouse Acquisition.
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Note 8.9. Equity Method Investments
The aggregate carrying amount of our equity method investments was $204$181 million and $205$194 million as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, and is included as a component of Other assets, net in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Except for the following equity method investments, no quoted market prices are available for our other equity method investments. The aggregate market value of our 15.5% equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. based on the quoted market price on March 31, 2022 was approximately $21 million. The aggregate market value of our 9.4% equity interest in BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes S.A. based on the quoted market price on March 31, 2022 was approximately $41 million. We have evaluated recent declines in the market value of these equity method investments and concluded they are not other than temporary and as such no impairments have been recognized at March 31, 2022.
We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes restaurants. Franchise and property revenues recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest consist of the following (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Revenues from affiliates:
Royalties$88 $65 
Advertising revenues and other services16 13 
Property revenues
Franchise fees and other revenue
Total$115 $90 
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $50 million and $48 million, respectively, of accounts receivable, net from our equity method investments which were recorded in Accounts and notes receivable, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
With respect to our TH business, the most significant equity method investment is our 50% joint venture interest with The Wendy’s Company (the “TIMWEN Partnership”), which jointly holds real estate underlying Canadian combination restaurants. Distributions received from this joint venture were $3 million and $2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020, respectively. Distributions received from this joint venture were $6 million and $4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Except for the following equity method investments, no quoted market prices are available for our other equity method investments. The aggregate market value of our 15.5% equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) based on the quoted market price on June 30, 2021 was approximately $57 million. The aggregate market value of our 9.4% equity interest in BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes S.A. based on the quoted market price on June 30, 2021 was approximately $62 million.
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We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes restaurants. Franchise and property revenues recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest consist of the following (in millions):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Revenues from affiliates:
Royalties$78 $42 $143 $103 
Advertising revenues15 12 28 24 
Property revenues16 16 
Franchise fees and other revenue
Total$105 $65 $195 $149 
2021.
We recognized $4 million and $3 million of rent expense associated with the TIMWEN Partnership during the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020. We recognized $8 million and $7 million of rent expense associated with the TIMWEN Partnership during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $49 million and $52 million, respectively, of accounts receivable, net from our equity method investments which were recorded in Accounts and notes receivable, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.2021.
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss and non-cash dilution gains or losses from changes in our ownership interests in equity investees and basis difference amortization.investees.
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Note 9.10. Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities, net
Other accrued liabilities (current) and Other liabilities, net (noncurrent) consist of the following (in millions):

As ofAs of
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Current:Current:Current:
Distribution payableDistribution payable$246 $239 Distribution payable$244 $241 
Interest payableInterest payable69 66 Interest payable89 63 
Accrued compensation and benefitsAccrued compensation and benefits60 78 Accrued compensation and benefits46 99 
Taxes payableTaxes payable114 122 Taxes payable127 106 
Deferred incomeDeferred income43 42 Deferred income45 48 
Accrued advertising expensesAccrued advertising expenses55 59 Accrued advertising expenses37 43 
Restructuring and other provisionsRestructuring and other provisions14 12 Restructuring and other provisions91 90 
Current portion of operating lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities139 137 Current portion of operating lease liabilities144 140 
OtherOther72 80 Other94 117 
Other accrued liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities$812 $835 Other accrued liabilities$917 $947 
Noncurrent:Noncurrent:Noncurrent:
Taxes payableTaxes payable$553 $626 Taxes payable$543 $533 
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilities526 528 Contract liabilities535 531 
Derivatives liabilitiesDerivatives liabilities820 865 Derivatives liabilities422 575 
Unfavorable leasesUnfavorable leases73 81 Unfavorable leases62 65 
Accrued pensionAccrued pension68 70 Accrued pension48 47 
Deferred incomeDeferred income34 28 Deferred income47 37 
OtherOther36 38 Other32 34 
Other liabilities, netOther liabilities, net$2,110 $2,236 Other liabilities, net$1,689 $1,822 
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Note 10.11. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following (in millions):
As of
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026)$5,270 $5,297 
Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024)722 731 
2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)775 775 
2019 3.875% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)750 750 
2020 5.75% Senior Notes (due April 15, 2025)500 500 
2020 3.50% Senior Notes (due February 15, 2029)750 750 
2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)750 750 
2020 4.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2030)2,900 2,900 
TH Facility and other181 178 
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issue discount(142)(155)
Total debt, net12,456 12,476 
    Less: current maturities of debt(81)(79)
Total long-term debt$12,375 $12,397 
As of
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Term Loan B$5,230 $5,243 
Term Loan A1,250 1,250 
3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 20281,550 1,550 
3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029750 750 
5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025500 500 
4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028750 750 
4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 20302,900 2,900 
TH Facility and other175 173 
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issue discount(131)(138)
Total debt, net12,974 12,978 
    Less: current maturities of debt(71)(62)
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Revolving Credit Facility
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had 0no amounts outstanding under our senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), had $2 million of letters of credit issued against the Revolving Credit Facility, and our borrowing availability under our Revolving Credit Facility was $998 million. Funds available under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt or RBI share repurchases or repurchases of Class B exchangeable limited partnership units, fund acquisitions or capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125 million letter of credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount of outstanding letters of credit.
TH Facility
NaN of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount of C$225 million with a maturity date of October 4, 2025 (the “TH Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the TH Facility is the Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to 0.40%, at our option. Obligations under the TH Facility are guaranteed by 4 of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the TH Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had outstanding C$219214 million under the TH Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 1.84%2.33%.
First Lien Senior NotesRE Facility
On July 6, 2021, 2NaN of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) issued $800 million of 3.875% first lien senior secured notes due January 15, 2028 (the “Notes”). NaN principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The Notes were issued as additional notes under the indenture, dated as of September 24, 2019, (the “2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture”) pursuant to which the Borrowers previously issued $750 millionentered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount of 3.875% first lien senior secured notes due January 15,$50 million with a maturity date of October 12, 2028 during 2019 (the “2019 3.875% Senior Notes” and together with“RE Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the Notes, the “3.875% First Lien Senior Notes” ). The Notes are treatedRE Facility is, at our option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of0.50%, plus an applicable margin of 0.50% or (ii) Adjusted Term SOFR (Adjusted Term SOFR is calculated as Term SOFR plus a single series with the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes and have the same terms for all purposes under the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, including waivers, amendments, redemptions and offersmargin based on duration), subject to purchase. The Notes were priced at 100.250%a floor of their face value. The net proceeds from the offering0.00%, plus an applicable margin of the Notes were used to redeem the remaining $775 million principal amount outstanding of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes on July 15, 2021, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses.
1.50%. Obligations under the 3.875% First Lien Senior NotesRE Facility are guaranteed onby 4 of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the RE Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of March 31, 2022, we had approximately $1 million outstanding under the RE Facility with a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the Borrowers and substantially allweighted average interest rate of the Borrower's Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Corporation, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries (the “Note Guarantors”)1.77%. The 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and guarantees under our senior secured term loan facilities and Revolving Credit Facility (together the “Credit Facilities”).
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The 3.875% First Lien Senior notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after September 15, 2022, at the redemption prices set forth in the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and equity offerings, among others.
Restrictions and Covenants
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we were in compliance with all applicable financial debt covenants under our senior secured term loan facilities and Revolving Credit Facility (together the "Credit Facilities"), the TH Facility, the RE Facility, and the indentures governing our Senior Notes.
Fair Value Measurement
The following table presents the fair value of our variable rate term debt and senior notes, estimated using inputs based on bid and offer prices that are Level 2 inputs, and principal carrying amount (in millions):
As of
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes$12,303 $12,477 
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes12,417 12,453 
As of
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes$12,370 $12,851 
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes12,930 12,943 
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net consists of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Debt (a)$115 $113 
Finance lease obligations
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount
Interest income— (1)
    Interest expense, net$127 $124 
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021202020212020
Debt (a)$115 $119 $228 $232 
Finance lease obligations10 10 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount13 12 
Interest income(2)(1)(7)
    Interest expense, net$126 $128 $250 $247 
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(a)Amount includes $11 million and $20$12 million benefit during the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, and $23 million and $41 million benefit during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to the quarterly net settlements of our cross-currency rate swaps and amortization of the Excluded Component as defined in Note 13,14, Derivatives.
Note 11.12. Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was (8.1)% and 2.6%16.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. The effective tax rate was primarily the result of net reserve releases of $89 million and $87 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, related to expiring statutes of limitation for certain prior tax years which reduced our effective tax rate by approximately 24.7% and 12.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.March 31, 2022. The effective tax rate during these periods alsothis period reflects the mix of income from multiple tax jurisdictions, and the impact of internal financing arrangements.arrangements and favorable structural changes.
Our effective tax rate was (42.3)% and (0.9)%14.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.March 31, 2021. The effective tax rate during these periods reflects a $64 million increase in deferred tax assets which decreased the effective tax rate by (55.2)% and (16.5)% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. Based on the analysis of final guidance related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) received during these periods, a deferred tax asset was recorded. The effective tax rate during these periods alsothis period reflects the mix of income from multiple tax jurisdictions, and the impact of internal financing arrangements.arrangements and the excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation.

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Note 12.13. Equity
During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, Partnership exchanged 160,4381,525,900 Partnership exchangeable units pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging these Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. The issuances of shares were accounted for as capital contributions by RBI to Partnership. The exchanges of Partnership exchangeable units were recorded as increases to the Class A common units balance within partners’ capital in our consolidated balance sheet in an amount equal to the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares and a reduction to the Partnership exchangeable units balance within partners’ capital of our consolidated balance sheet in an amount equal to the cash paid by Partnership, if any, and the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, upon the exchange of Partnership exchangeable units, each such Partnership exchangeable unit is automatically deemed cancelled concurrently with the exchange.
Distribution to RBI to Repurchase RBI Common Shares
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, Partnership distributed to RBI $161 million to repurchase RBI common shares.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table displays the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) (in millions):
DerivativesPensionsForeign Currency TranslationAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)DerivativesPensionsForeign Currency TranslationAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2020$(107)$(45)$(1,123)$(1,275)
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$196 $(30)$(1,190)$(1,024)
Foreign currency translation adjustmentForeign currency translation adjustment— — 195 195 Foreign currency translation adjustment— — 57 57 
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of taxNet change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax13 — — 13 Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax126 — — 126 
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of taxAmounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax53 — — 53 Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax21 — — 21 
Gain (loss) recognized on other, net of taxGain (loss) recognized on other, net of tax— — Gain (loss) recognized on other, net of tax— — 
Balance at June 30, 2021$(41)$(43)$(928)$(1,012)
Balance at March 31, 2022Balance at March 31, 2022$343 $(29)$(1,133)$(819)
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Note 13.14. Derivative Instruments
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes, including derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, derivatives designated as net investment hedges and those utilized as economic hedges. We use derivatives to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates.
Interest Rate Swaps
At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $3,500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our senior secured term loan facilities (the “Term Loan Facilities”), including any subsequent refinancing or replacement of the Term Loan Facilities, beginning OctoberAugust 31, 20192021 through the termination date of November 19, 2026.October 31, 2028. Additionally, at June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we also had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities effective September 30, 2019 through the termination date of September 30, 2026. At inception, all of these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges for hedge accounting. The unrealized changes in market value are recorded in AOCI and reclassified into earningsinterest expense during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
During 2019,2021, we extended the maturity of our $3,500 million receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps. The extension of the term resulted in a de-designation and re-designation of the interest rate swaps and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a cash flow hedge for hedge accounting. In connection with the de-designation, we recognized a net unrealized loss of $143 million in AOCI and this amount gets reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax losses in connection with this net unrealized loss in AOCI as of March 31, 2022 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next 12 months is $28 million.
We had previously extended the term of our previous $3,500 million receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps to align the maturity date of the new interest rate swaps with the new maturity date of our Term Loan B.in 2019. The extension of the term resulted in a de-designation and re-designation of the interest rate swaps and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a cash flow hedge for hedge accounting. In connection with the de-designation, we recognized a net unrealized loss of $213 million in AOCI and this amount gets reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax losses in connection with this net unrealized loss in AOCI as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next 12 months is $50 million.
During 2015, we settled certain interest rate swaps and recognized a net unrealized loss of $85 million in AOCI at the date of settlement. This amount gets reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax losses in AOCI as of June 30, 2021 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next 12 months is $5 million.
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Cross-Currency Rate Swaps
To protect the value of our investments in our foreign operations against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we hedge a portion of our net investment in one or more of our foreign subsidiaries by using cross-currency rate swaps. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar and the Euro and U.S. dollar that have been designated as net investment hedges of a portion of our equity in foreign operations in those currencies. The component of the gains and losses on our net investment in these designated foreign operations driven by changes in foreign exchange rates are economically partly offset by movements in the fair value of our cross-currency swap contracts. The fair value of the swaps is calculated each period with changes in fair value reported in AOCI, net of tax. Such amounts will remain in AOCI until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations.
At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had outstanding fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swaps to partially hedge the net investment in our Canadian subsidiaries. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as net investment hedges. These swaps are contracts to exchange quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we make on the Canadian dollar notional amount of C$6,754 million for quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we receive on the U.S. dollar notional amount of $5,000 million through the maturity date of June 30, 2023.
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At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we pay quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the Euro notional value of €1,108 million and receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $1,200 million. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment hedge. During 2018, we extended the term of the swaps from March 31, 2021 to the maturity date of February 17, 2024. The extension of the term resulted in a re-designation of the hedge and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a net investment hedge. Additionally, at June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we also had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $400 million, entered during 2018, and $500 million, entered during 2019, through the maturity date of February 17, 2024.2024 and $150 million, entered during 2021, through the maturity date of October 31, 2028. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment hedge.
The fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swaps hedging Canadian dollar and Euro net investments utilized the forward method of effectiveness assessment prior to March 15, 2018. On March 15, 2018, we de-designated and subsequently re-designated the outstanding fixed to fixed cross-currency rate swaps to prospectively use the spot method of hedge effectiveness assessment. Additionally, as a result of adopting new hedge accounting guidance during 2018, we elected to exclude the interest component (the “Excluded Component”) from the accounting hedge without affecting net investment hedge accounting and elected to amortize the Excluded Component over the life of the derivative instrument. The amortization of the Excluded Component is recognized in Interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value that is not related to the Excluded Component is recorded in AOCI and will be reclassified to earnings when the foreign subsidiaries are sold or substantially liquidated.
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
We use foreign exchange derivative instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar purchases and payments, such as coffee purchases made by our Canadian Tim Hortons operations. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had outstanding forward currency contracts to manage this risk in which we sell Canadian dollars and buy U.S. dollars with a notional value of $143$203 million with maturities to August 2022.May 2023. We have designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, and as such, the unrealized changes in market value of effective hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
Credit Risk
By entering into derivative contracts, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position, the counterparty has a liability to us, which creates credit risk for us. We attempt to minimize this risk by selecting counterparties with investment grade credit ratings and regularly monitoring our market position with each counterparty.
Credit-Risk Related Contingent Features
Our derivative instruments do not contain any credit-risk related contingent features.

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Quantitative Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present the required quantitative disclosures for our derivative instruments, including their estimated fair values (all estimated using Level 2 inputs) and their location on our condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(1)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(1)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(1)
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps$(44)$(48)$85 $(348)Interest rate swaps$223 $129 
Forward-currency contractsForward-currency contracts$(1)$(2)$(2)$Forward-currency contracts$(2)$(1)
Derivatives designated as net investment hedgesDerivatives designated as net investment hedgesDerivatives designated as net investment hedges
Cross-currency rate swapsCross-currency rate swaps$(92)$(228)$(83)$289 Cross-currency rate swaps$(60)$
(1) We did not exclude any components from the cash flow hedge relationships presented in this table.
Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into EarningsGain or (Loss) Reclassified from
AOCI into Earnings
Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into EarningsGain or (Loss) Reclassified from
AOCI into Earnings
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedgesDerivatives designated as cash flow hedgesDerivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swapsInterest expense, net$(31)$(26)$(61)$(41)Interest rate swapsInterest expense, net$(29)$(30)
Forward-currency contractsForward-currency contractsCost of sales$(2)$$(4)$Forward-currency contractsCost of sales$$(2)
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in EarningsGain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
(Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in EarningsGain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
(Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Derivatives designated as net investment hedgesDerivatives designated as net investment hedgesDerivatives designated as net investment hedges
Cross-currency rate swapsCross-currency rate swapsInterest expense, net$11 $20 $23 $41 Cross-currency rate swapsInterest expense, net$11 $12 
Fair Value as of
March 31,
2022
December 31, 2021Balance Sheet Location
Assets:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate$20 $— Other assets, net
Foreign currencyPrepaids and other current assets
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency27 23 Other assets, net
Total assets at fair value$48 $25 
Liabilities:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate$$220 Other liabilities, net
Foreign currency— Other accrued liabilities
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency418 355 Other liabilities, net
Total liabilities at fair value$424 $575 
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Fair Value as of
June 30,
2021
December 31, 2020Balance Sheet Location
Assets:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency$$Prepaids and other current assets
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currencyOther assets, net
Total assets at fair value$$
Liabilities:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate$300 $430 Other liabilities, net
Foreign currencyOther accrued liabilities
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency520 434 Other liabilities, net
Total liabilities at fair value$824 $869 

Note 14.15. Other Operating Expenses (Income), net
Other operating expenses (income), net consist of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisingsNet losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings$$$(1)$(2)Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings$$(2)
Litigation settlements (gains) and reserves, netLitigation settlements (gains) and reserves, netLitigation settlements (gains) and reserves, net
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchangeNet losses (gains) on foreign exchange18 (35)10 Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange(21)(43)
Other, netOther, net(2)(1)(4)Other, net
Other operating expenses (income), net Other operating expenses (income), net$$21 $(34)$ Other operating expenses (income), net$(16)$(42)
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange is primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.
Note 15.16. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business relating to matters including, but not limited to, disputes with franchisees, suppliers, employees and customers, as well as disputes over our intellectual property.
On October 5, 2018, a class action complaint was filed against Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (“BKW”) and Burger King Corporation (“BKC”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Jarvis Arrington, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 18, 2018, a second class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Monique Michel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 31, 2018, a third class action complaint was filed against BKC and BKW in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Geneva Blanchard and Tiffany Miller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On November 2, 2018, a fourth class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S.
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District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Sandra Muster, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. These complaints have been consolidated and allege that the defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form franchise agreement all Burger King franchisees are required to sign. Each plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages for himself or herself and other members of the class. On March 24, 2020, the Court granted BKC’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim and on April 20, 2020 the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint. On April 27, 2020, BKC filed a motion opposing the motion for leave to amend. The court denied the plaintiffs motion for leave to amend their complaint in August 2020 and the plaintiffs are appealingappealed this ruling. Oral arguments are scheduled for the appeal were heard in September 2021.2021 and the parties await a ruling on the appeal. While we currently believe these claims are without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
In July 2019, a class action complaint was filed against The TDL Group Corp. (“TDL”) in the Supreme Court
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On June 30, 2020, a class action complaint was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership and The TDL Group Corp. in the Quebec Superior Court by Steve Holcman, individually and on behalf of all Quebec residents who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application. On July 2, 2020, a Notice of Action related to a second class action complaint was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., in the Ontario Superior Court by Ashley Sitko and Ashley Cadeau, individually and on behalf of all Canadian residents who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application. On August 31, 2020, a notice of claim was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc. in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Wai Lam Jacky Law on behalf of all persons in Canada who downloaded the Tim Hortons mobile application or the Burger King mobile application. On September 30, 2020, a notice of action was filed against Restaurant Brands International Inc., Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership, The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc. and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by William Jung on behalf of a to be determined class. All of the complaints allege that the defendants violated the plaintiff’s privacy rights, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, consumer protection and competition laws or app-based undertakings to users, in each case in connection with the collection of geolocation data through the Tim Hortons mobile application, and in certain cases, the Burger King and Popeyes mobile applications. Each plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages for himself or herself and other members of the class. These cases are in preliminary stages and we intend to vigorously defend against these lawsuits, but we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of any of these cases or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On October 26, 2020, City of Warwick Municipal Employees Pension Fund, a purported stockholder of Restaurant Brands International Inc., individually and putatively on behalf of all other stockholders similarly situated, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York naming RBI and certain of its officers, directors and shareholders as defendants alleging violations of Sections 11, 12(a)(2) and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with certain offerings of securities by an affiliate in August and September 2019. The complaint alleges that the shelf registration statement used in connection with such offering contained certain false and/or misleading statements or omissions. The complaint seeks, among other relief, class certification of the lawsuit, unspecified compensatory damages, rescission, pre-judgement and post-judgement interest, costs and expenses. On December 18, 2020 the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint and on February 16, 2021 RBI filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. The plaintiffs filed a brief in opposition to the motion on April 19, 2021 and RBI filed a reply in May 2021. The motion to dismiss is scheduled to bewas heard in December 2021.April 2022 and the motion to dismiss was denied in May 2022. We intend to vigorously defend. While we believe these claims are without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On February 5, 2021, Paul J. Graney, aIn April 2022, Burger King Corporation was served with 2 separate purported shareholderclass action complaints relating to per- and polyfluoralkly (“PFAS”) in packaging. Hussain vs. Burger King Corporation was filed on April 13, 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Restaurant Brands International, individuallyCalifornia, and putativelyCooper v. Burger King Corporation was filed on behalf of all other stockholders similarly situated, filed a lawsuitApril 14, 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida naming RBIFlorida. Both complaints allege that certain food products sold by Burger King Corporation are not safe for human consumption due to the packaging containing allegedly unsafe PFAS and certain of our current or former officers as defendants. This lawsuit alleged violations of Sections 10that consumers were misled by the labelling, marketing and 20(a)packaging claims asserted by Burger King Corporation regarding the safety and sustainability of the Securities Exchange Actpackaging and are seeking compensatory, statutory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, corrective action, and attorneys’ fees. While we currently believe these claims are without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of 1934,these cases or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
Other Disputes
In early 2022, we entered into negotiations to resolve business disputes that arose during 2021 with counterparties to the master franchise agreements for Burger King and Popeyes in China. Based on these discussions, we have paid approximately $100 million, $72 million of which was recorded as amended,Litigation settlements and reserves, net in connection2021. The majority of this amount relates to Popeyes, resolves our disputes and allows us to move forward in the market with certain statementsa new master franchisee. Additionally, pursuant to this agreement we and our partner have made beginningequity contributions to the Burger King business in April 2019. On April 26, 2021, the lead plaintiff filed a stipulation voluntarily dismissing the case, which the Court so ordered on April 27, 2021.China.
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Note 16.17. Segment Reporting
As stated in Note 1, Description of Business and Organization, we manage 34 brands. Under the Tim Hortons brand, we operate in the donut/coffee/tea category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Burger King brand, we operate in the fast food hamburger restaurant category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Popeyes brand, we operate in the chicken category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Firehouse Subs brand, we operate in the specialty subs category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Our business generates revenue from the following sources: (i) franchise and advertising revenues and other services, consisting primarily of royalties and advertising fund contributions based on a percentage of sales reported by franchise restaurants and franchise fees paid by franchisees; (ii) property revenues from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees; and (iii) sales at restaurants owned by us (“Company restaurants”). In addition, our TH business generates revenue from sales to franchisees related to our supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement, warehousing and distribution, as well as sales to retailers. We manage each of our brands as an operating segment and each operating segment represents a reportable segment.
The following tables present revenues, by segment and by country (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Revenues by operating segment:Revenues by operating segment:Revenues by operating segment:
TH TH$831 $567 $1,541 $1,266  TH$829 $710 
BK BK459 347 866 735  BK443 407 
PLK PLK148 134 291 272  PLK148 143 
FHS FHS31 — 
Total revenuesTotal revenues$1,438 $1,048 $2,698 $2,273 Total revenues$1,451 $1,260 

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Revenues by country (a):Revenues by country (a):Revenues by country (a):
Canada Canada$754 $514 $1,392 $1,146  Canada$747 $638 
United States United States515 443 993 893  United States521 478 
Other Other169 91 313 234  Other183 144 
Total revenuesTotal revenues$1,438 $1,048 $2,698 $2,273 Total revenues$1,451 $1,260 

(a)Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total revenues in each period presented.

Our measure of segment income is Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax (benefit) expense, and depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude (i) the non-cash impact of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, (ii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iii) other operating expenses (income), net and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, thisincome/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities included (i) non-recurring fees and expense incurred in connection with the Firehouse Acquisition consisting of professional fees, compensation related expenses and integration costs incurred(“FHS Transaction costs”); and (ii) costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements, including services related to significant tax reform legislation, regulations and related restructuring initiatives (“Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees”).


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Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of our operating business.performance. A reconciliation of segment income to net income consists of the following (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Segment income:Segment income:Segment income:
TH TH$253 $147 $460 $336  TH$231 $207 
BK BK266 160 483 360  BK229 217 
PLK PLK58 51 114 106  PLK56 56 
FHS FHS14 — 
Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA577 358 1,057 802  Adjusted EBITDA530 480 
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expenseShare-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense20 23 46 44 Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense27 26 
FHS Transaction costsFHS Transaction costs— 
Corporate restructuring and tax advisory feesCorporate restructuring and tax advisory feesCorporate restructuring and tax advisory fees
Impact of equity method investments (a)Impact of equity method investments (a)18 11 22 Impact of equity method investments (a)16 
Other operating expenses (income), netOther operating expenses (income), net21 (34)Other operating expenses (income), net(16)(42)
EBITDA EBITDA539 289 1,030 723  EBITDA499 491 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization51 46 100 91 Depreciation and amortization49 49 
Income from operations Income from operations488 243 930 632  Income from operations450 442 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net126 128 250 247 Interest expense, net127 124 
Income tax (benefit) expense(29)(49)18 (3)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense53 47 
Net income Net income$391 $164 $662 $388  Net income$270 $271 
(a)Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in segment income.
Note 17.18. Supplemental Financial Information
On February 17, 2017, 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company (the “Parent Issuer”) and New Red Finance Inc. (the “Co-Issuer” and together with the Parent Issuer, the “Issuers”) entered into an amended credit agreement, as amended from time to time, that provides for obligations under the Credit Facilities. On November 9, 2020, theThe Issuers entered into the 2020 3.50%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2020 3.50%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes. On October 5, 2020, theNotes due 2028. The Issuers entered into the 2020 4.00%5.750% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2020 4.00%5.750% First Lien Senior Notes. On April 7, 2020, theNotes due 2025. The Issuers entered into the 2020 5.75%3.500% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2020 5.75%3.500% First Lien Senior Notes. On November 19, 2019, theNotes due 2029. The Issuers entered into the 2019 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2019 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes. On September 24, 2019, theNotes due 2028. The Issuers entered into the 2019 3.875%4.000% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes. On May 17, 2017, the Issuers entered into the 2017 4.25%4.000% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2017 4.250% Senior Notes.due 2030.
The agreement governing our Credit Facilities, the 2020 3.50%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 2020 4.00%3.500% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 2020 5.75%5.750% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture, the 2019 3.875%Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture and the 2017 4.25%4.000% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture allow the financial reporting obligation of the Parent Issuer to be satisfied through the reporting of Partnership’s consolidated financial information, provided that the consolidated financial information of the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries is presented on a standalone basis.
The following represents the condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries (“Consolidated Borrowers”) on a consolidated basis, together with eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. The condensed consolidating financial information of Partnership is combined with the financial information of its wholly-owned subsidiaries that are also parent entities of the Parent Issuer and presented in a single column under the heading “RBILP”. The consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows had the Issuers and Partnership operated as independent entities.

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$1,749 $$$1,749 Cash and cash equivalents$895 $— $— $895 
Accounts and notes receivable, netAccounts and notes receivable, net535 535 Accounts and notes receivable, net593 — — 593 
Inventories, netInventories, net99 99 Inventories, net108 — — 108 
Prepaids and other current assetsPrepaids and other current assets132 132 Prepaids and other current assets90 — — 90 
Total current assetsTotal current assets2,515 2,515 Total current assets1,686 — — 1,686 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net2,033 2,033 Property and equipment, net2,023 — — 2,023 
Operating lease assets, netOperating lease assets, net1,143 1,143 Operating lease assets, net1,137 — — 1,137 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net10,820 10,820 Intangible assets, net11,451 — — 11,451 
GoodwillGoodwill5,831 5,831 Goodwill6,050 — — 6,050 
Net investment in property leased to franchiseesNet investment in property leased to franchisees80 80 Net investment in property leased to franchisees82 — — 82 
Intercompany receivableIntercompany receivable246 (246)Intercompany receivable— 244 (244)— 
Investment in subsidiariesInvestment in subsidiaries4,259 (4,259)Investment in subsidiaries— 3,961 (3,961)— 
Other assets, netOther assets, net819 819 Other assets, net743 — — 743 
Total assetsTotal assets$23,241 $4,505 $(4,505)$23,241 Total assets$23,172 $4,205 $(4,205)$23,172 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payableAccounts and drafts payable$575 $$$575 Accounts and drafts payable$637 $— $— $637 
Other accrued liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities566 246 812 Other accrued liabilities673 244 — 917 
Gift card liabilityGift card liability149 149 Gift card liability169 — — 169 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leasesCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance leases113 113 Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases105 — — 105 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities1,403 246 1,649 Total current liabilities1,584 244 — 1,828 
Long-term debt, net of current portionLong-term debt, net of current portion12,375 12,375 Long-term debt, net of current portion12,903 — — 12,903 
Finance leases, net of current portionFinance leases, net of current portion326 326 Finance leases, net of current portion337 — — 337 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portionOperating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,078 1,078 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,074 — — 1,074 
Other liabilities, netOther liabilities, net2,110 2,110 Other liabilities, net1,689 — — 1,689 
Payables to affiliatesPayables to affiliates246 (246)Payables to affiliates244 — (244)— 
Deferred income taxes, netDeferred income taxes, net1,444 1,444 Deferred income taxes, net1,380 — — 1,380 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities18,982 246 (246)18,982 Total liabilities19,211 244 (244)19,211 
Partners’ capital:Partners’ capital:Partners’ capital:
Class A common unitsClass A common units8,222 8,222 Class A common units— 8,400 — 8,400 
Partnership exchangeable unitsPartnership exchangeable units(2,955)(2,955)Partnership exchangeable units— (3,623)— (3,623)
Common sharesCommon shares3,132 (3,132)Common shares2,514 — (2,514)— 
Retained Earnings2,135 (2,135)
Retained earningsRetained earnings2,263 — (2,263)— 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,012)(1,012)1,012 (1,012)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(819)(819)819 (819)
Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equityTotal Partners' capital/shareholders' equity4,255 4,255 (4,255)4,255 Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equity3,958 3,958 (3,958)3,958 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests(4)Noncontrolling interests(3)
Total equityTotal equity4,259 4,259 (4,259)4,259 Total equity3,961 3,961 (3,961)3,961 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$23,241 $4,505 $(4,505)$23,241 Total liabilities and equity$23,172 $4,205 $(4,205)$23,172 
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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
As of December 31, 2020
 Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,560 $$$1,560 
Accounts and notes receivable, net536 536 
Inventories, net96 96 
Prepaids and other current assets72 72 
Total current assets2,264 2,264 
Property and equipment, net2,031 2,031 
Operating lease assets. net1,152 1,152 
Intangible assets, net10,701 10,701 
Goodwill5,739 5,739 
Net investment in property leased to franchisees66 66 
Intercompany receivable239 (239)
Investment in subsidiaries3,721 (3,721)
Other assets, net824 824 
Total assets$22,777 $3,960 $(3,960)$22,777 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable$464 $$$464 
Other accrued liabilities596 239 835 
Gift card liability191 191 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases111 111 
Total current liabilities1,362 239 1,601 
Long-term debt, net of current portion12,397 12,397 
Finance leases, net of current portion315 315 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,082 1,082 
Other liabilities, net2,236 2,236 
Payables to affiliates239 (239)
Deferred income taxes, net1,425 1,425 
Total liabilities19,056 239 (239)19,056 
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units7,994 7,994 
Partnership exchangeable units(3,002)(3,002)
Common shares3,026 (3,026)
Retained Earnings1,966 (1,966)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,275)(1,275)1,275 (1,275)
Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equity3,717 3,717 (3,717)3,717 
Noncontrolling interests(4)
Total equity3,721 3,721 (3,721)3,721 
Total liabilities and equity$22,777 $3,960 $(3,960)$22,777 
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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Revenues:
Sales$590 $$$590 
Franchise and property revenues614 614 
Advertising revenues234 234 
Total revenues1,438 1,438 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales467 467 
Franchise and property expenses121 121 
Advertising expenses238 238 
General and administrative expenses113 113 
(Income) loss from equity method investments
Other operating expenses (income), net
Total operating costs and expenses950 950 
Income from operations488 488 
Interest expense, net126 126 
Income before income taxes362 362 
Income tax (benefit) expense(29)(29)
Net income391 391 
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries391 (391)
Net income (loss)391 391 (391)391 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$390 $390 $(390)$390 
Comprehensive income (loss)$451 $451 $(451)$451 





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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Revenues:
Sales$1,097 $$$1,097 
Franchise and property revenues1,162 1,162 
Advertising revenues439 439 
Total revenues2,698 2,698 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales868 868 
Franchise and property expenses237 237 
Advertising expenses474 474 
General and administrative expenses218 218 
(Income) loss from equity method investments
Other operating expenses (income), net(34)(34)
Total operating costs and expenses1,768 1,768 
Income from operations930 930 
Interest expense, net250 250 
Income before income taxes680 680 
Income tax (benefit) expense18 18 
Net income662 662 
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries662 (662)
Net income (loss)662 662 (662)662 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(2)
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$660 $660 $(660)$660 
Comprehensive income (loss)$925 $925 $(925)$925 
 Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,087 $— $— $1,087 
Accounts and notes receivable, net547 — — 547 
Inventories, net96 — — 96 
Prepaids and other current assets86 — — 86 
Total current assets1,816 — — 1,816 
Property and equipment, net2,035 — — 2,035 
Operating lease assets. net1,130 — — 1,130 
Intangible assets, net11,417 — — 11,417 
Goodwill6,006 — — 6,006 
Net investment in property leased to franchisees80 — — 80 
Intercompany receivable— 241 (241)— 
Investment in subsidiaries— 3,853 (3,853)— 
Other assets, net762 — — 762 
Total assets$23,246 $4,094 $(4,094)$23,246 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable$614 $— $— $614 
Other accrued liabilities706 241 — 947 
Gift card liability221 — — 221 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases96 — — 96 
Total current liabilities1,637 241 — 1,878 
Long-term debt, net of current portion12,916 — — 12,916 
Finance leases, net of current portion333 — — 333 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,070 — — 1,070 
Other liabilities, net1,822 — — 1,822 
Payables to affiliates241 — (241)— 
Deferred income taxes, net1,374 — — 1,374 
Total liabilities19,393 241 (241)19,393 
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units— 8,421 — 8,421 
Partnership exchangeable units— (3,547)— (3,547)
Common shares2,635 — (2,635)— 
Retained earnings2,239 — (2,239)— 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,024)(1,024)1,024 (1,024)
Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equity3,850 3,850 (3,850)3,850 
Noncontrolling interests(3)
Total equity3,853 3,853 (3,853)3,853 
Total liabilities and equity$23,246 $4,094 $(4,094)$23,246 
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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2022
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidatedConsolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
SalesSales$406 $$$406 Sales$609 $— $— $609 
Franchise and property revenuesFranchise and property revenues450 450 Franchise and property revenues615 — — 615 
Advertising revenues192 192 
Advertising revenues and other servicesAdvertising revenues and other services227 — — 227 
Total revenuesTotal revenues1,048 1,048 Total revenues1,451 — — 1,451 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of salesCost of sales339 339 Cost of sales494 — — 494 
Franchise and property expensesFranchise and property expenses132 132 Franchise and property expenses130 — — 130 
Advertising expenses203 203 
Advertising expenses and other servicesAdvertising expenses and other services247 — — 247 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses94 94 General and administrative expenses133 — — 133 
(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments16 16 (Income) loss from equity method investments13 — — 13 
Other operating expenses (income), netOther operating expenses (income), net21 21 Other operating expenses (income), net(16)— — (16)
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses805 805 Total operating costs and expenses1,001 — — 1,001 
Income from operationsIncome from operations243 243 Income from operations450 — — 450 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net128 128 Interest expense, net127 — — 127 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes115 115 Income before income taxes323 — — 323 
Income tax (benefit) expense(49)(49)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense53 — — 53 
Net incomeNet income164 164 Net income270 — — 270 
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiariesEquity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries164 (164)Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries— 270 (270)— 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)164 164 (164)164 Net income (loss)270 270 (270)270 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholdersNet income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$163 $163 $(163)$163 Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$269 $269 $(269)$269 
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)$313 $313 $(313)$313 Comprehensive income (loss)$475 $475 $(475)$475 






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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)

SixThree Months Ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidatedConsolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
SalesSales$909 $$$909 Sales$507 $— $— $507 
Franchise and property revenuesFranchise and property revenues975 975 Franchise and property revenues548 — — 548 
Franchise contributions for advertising389 00389 
Advertising revenues and other servicesAdvertising revenues and other services205 — — 205 
Total revenuesTotal revenues2,273 2,273 Total revenues1,260 — — 1,260 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of salesCost of sales738 738 Cost of sales401 — — 401 
Franchise and property expensesFranchise and property expenses255 255 Franchise and property expenses116 — — 116 
Franchise advertising and related expenses429 429 
Selling, general and administrative expenses196 196 
Advertising expenses and other servicesAdvertising expenses and other services237 — — 237 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses104 — — 104 
(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments18 18 (Income) loss from equity method investments— — 
Other operating expenses (income), netOther operating expenses (income), netOther operating expenses (income), net(42)— — (42)
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses1,641 1,641 Total operating costs and expenses818 — — 818 
Income from operationsIncome from operations632 632 Income from operations442 — — 442 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net247 247 Interest expense, net124 — — 124 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes385 385 Income before income taxes318 — — 318 
Income tax (benefit) expense(3)(3)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense47 — — 47 
Net incomeNet income388 388 Net income271 — — 271 
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiariesEquity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries388 (388)Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries— 271 (271)— 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)388 388 (388)388 Net income (loss)271 271 (271)271 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholdersNet income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$387 $387 $(387)$387 Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$270 $270 $(270)$270 
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)$(6)$(6)$$(6)Comprehensive income (loss)$474 $474 $(474)$474 




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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
SixThree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidatedConsolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$662 $662 $(662)$662 Net income$270 $270 $(270)$270 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiariesEquity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries(662)662 Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries— (270)270 — 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization100 100 Depreciation and amortization49 — — 49 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discountAmortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount13 13 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount— — 
(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments13 — — 13 
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(35)(35)(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(21)— — (21)
Net (gains) losses on derivativesNet (gains) losses on derivatives42 42 Net (gains) losses on derivatives18 — — 18 
Share-based compensation expense40 40 
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expenseShare-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense27 — — 27 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes24 24 Deferred income taxes(16)— — (16)
OtherOther(12)(12)Other— — 
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivableAccounts and notes receivable17 17 Accounts and notes receivable(46)— — (46)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assetsInventories and prepaids and other current assets(5)(5)Inventories and prepaids and other current assets(22)— — (22)
Accounts and drafts payableAccounts and drafts payable103 103 Accounts and drafts payable18 — — 18 
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liabilityOther accrued liabilities and gift card liability(123)(123)Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(91)— — (91)
Tenant inducements paid to franchiseesTenant inducements paid to franchisees(1)(1)Tenant inducements paid to franchisees(2)— — (2)
Other long-term assets and liabilitiesOther long-term assets and liabilities(98)(98)Other long-term assets and liabilities21 — — 21 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities732 732 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities234 — — 234 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipmentPayments for property and equipment(46)(46)Payments for property and equipment(10)— — (10)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisingsNet proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings14 14 Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings— — 
Settlement/sale of derivatives, netSettlement/sale of derivatives, netSettlement/sale of derivatives, net— — 
Other investing activities, netOther investing activities, net(5)(5)Other investing activities, net— — 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(36)(36)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activitiesNet cash (used for) provided by investing activities— — 
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term debtProceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term debt— — 
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leasesRepayments of long-term debt and finance leases(54)(54)Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases(21)— — (21)
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable unitsDistributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units(484)(484)Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units— (241)— (241)
Distribution to RBI for repurchase of RBI common sharesDistribution to RBI for repurchase of RBI common shares— (161)— (161)
Capital contribution from RBICapital contribution from RBI56 56 Capital contribution from RBI— — 
Distributions from subsidiariesDistributions from subsidiaries(484)484 Distributions from subsidiaries(402)402 — — 
(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(32)(32)(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(6)— — (6)
Other financing activities, netOther financing activities, net(2)(2)Other financing activities, net(1)— — (1)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(516)(516)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used for) provided by financing activities(426)— — (426)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents(1)— — (1)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents189 189 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(192)— — (192)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,560 1,560 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,087 — — 1,087 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,749 $$$1,749 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$895 $— $— $895 
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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
SixThree Months Ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidatedConsolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$388 $388 $(388)$388 Net income$271 $271 $(271)$271 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiariesEquity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries(388)388 Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries— (271)271 — 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization91 91 Depreciation and amortization49 — — 49 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discountAmortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount12 12 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount— — 
(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments18 18 (Income) loss from equity method investments— — 
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions10 10 (Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(43)— — (43)
Net (gains) losses on derivativesNet (gains) losses on derivatives(1)(1)Net (gains) losses on derivatives20 — — 20 
Share-based compensation expense39 39 
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expenseShare-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense26 — — 26 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(131)(131)Deferred income taxes14 — — 14 
OtherOther20 20 Other(8)— — (8)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivableAccounts and notes receivable(36)(36)Accounts and notes receivable24 — — 24 
Inventories and prepaids and other current assetsInventories and prepaids and other current assets(28)(28)Inventories and prepaids and other current assets(4)— — (4)
Accounts and drafts payableAccounts and drafts payable(158)(158)Accounts and drafts payable19 — — 19 
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liabilityOther accrued liabilities and gift card liability(13)(13)Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(117)— — (117)
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees(5)(5)
Other long-term assets and liabilitiesOther long-term assets and liabilities(10)(10)Other long-term assets and liabilities— — 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities196 196 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities266 — — 266 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipmentPayments for property and equipment(39)(39)Payments for property and equipment(15)— — (15)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisingsNet proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisingsNet proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings11 — — 11 
Settlement/sale of derivatives, netSettlement/sale of derivatives, net22 22 Settlement/sale of derivatives, net— — 
Other investing activities, netOther investing activities, net(5)— — (5)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activitiesNet cash (used for) provided by investing activities(7)— — (7)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(12)(12)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term debt1,585 1,585 
Repayments of revolving line of credit, long-term debt and finance leasesRepayments of revolving line of credit, long-term debt and finance leases(1,045)(1,045)Repayments of revolving line of credit, long-term debt and finance leases(27)— — (27)
Payment of financing costs(10)(10)
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable unitsDistributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units(716)(716)Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units— (239)— (239)
Capital contribution from RBICapital contribution from RBI41 41 Capital contribution from RBI20 — — 20 
Distributions from subsidiariesDistributions from subsidiaries(716)716 Distributions from subsidiaries(239)239 — — 
(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(14)(14)(Payments) proceeds from derivatives(16)— — (16)
Other financing activities, netOther financing activities, net(2)(2)Other financing activities, net— — 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(161)(161)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used for) provided by financing activities(261)— — (261)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents(16)(16)Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents— — 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents— — 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,533 1,533 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,560 — — 1,560 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,540 $$$1,540 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,563 $— $— $1,563 
    
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Note 18.19. Subsequent Events
Cash Distributions/Dividends and RBI Share Repurchase Authorization
On July 7, 2021,April 6, 2022, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.53$0.54 per RBI common share to common shareholders of record on JuneMarch 23, 2021.2022. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares and also made a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.53$0.54 per exchangeable unit to holders of record on JuneMarch 23, 2021.2022.
Subsequent to June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the RBI board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.53$0.54 per RBI common share, which will be paid on October 5, 2021July 6, 2022 to RBI common shareholders of record on September 21, 2021.June 22, 2022. Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.53$0.54 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.
On July 28, 2021, the RBI board of directors approved a share repurchase authorization that allows RBI to purchase up to $1,000 million of RBI common shares until August 10, 2023.
Issuance of Senior Notes and Redemption of Senior Notes
As discussed in Note 10, Long-Term Debt, on July 6, 2021, the Borrowers issued the Notes. The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes were used to redeem the remaining $775 million principal amount outstanding of the 4.25% First Lien Senior Notes on July 15, 2021, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses.
During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we will record a loss on early extinguishment of debt that will include the redemption premiums paid as well as the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with the redemption of the notes discussed above.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
The following discussion includes information regarding future financial performance and plans, targets, aspirations, expectations, and objectives of management, which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws as described in further detail under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” set forth below. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the risks and further discussion in the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below.
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP” or “GAAP”). However, this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations also contains certain non-GAAP financial measures to assist readers in understanding our performance. Non-GAAP financial measures either exclude or include amounts that are not reflected in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, we have provided the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, a reconciliation to GAAP measures and a discussion of the reasons why management believes this information is useful to it and may be useful to investors.
Operating results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter or for the fiscal year and our key business measures, as discussed below, may decrease for any future period. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to “Partnership”, “we”, “us” or “our” are to Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries, collectively.
Overview
We are one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant (“QSR”) companies with approximately $33over $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 27,00029,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Our Tim Hortons®, Burger King®, Popeyes®,and Popeyes®Firehouse Subs® brands have similar franchised business models with complementary daypart mixes and product platforms. Our threefour iconic brands are managed independently while benefiting from global scale and sharing of best practices.
Tim Hortons restaurants are quick service restaurants with a menu that includes premium blend coffee, tea, espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks, fresh baked goods, including donuts, Timbits®, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, and more. Burger King restaurants are quick service restaurants that feature flame-grilled hamburgers, chicken, and other specialty sandwiches, french fries, soft drinks, and other affordably-priced food items. Popeyes restaurants are quick service restaurants featuring a unique “Louisiana” style menu that includes fried chicken, fried shrimp, and other seafood, red beans and rice, and other regional items. Firehouse Subs restaurants are quick service restaurants featuring hot and hearty subs piled high with quality meats and cheese as well as chopped salads, chili and soups, signature and other sides, soft drinks and local specialties.
WeCommencing upon the acquisition of Firehouse Subs in December 2021, we have threefour operating and reportable segments: (1) Tim Hortons (“TH”); (2) Burger King (“BK”); and (3) Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (“PLK”); and (4) Firehouse Subs (“FHS”). Our business generates revenue from the following sources: (i) franchise and advertising revenues and other services, consisting primarily of royalties and advertising fund contributions based on a percentage of sales reported by franchise restaurants and franchise fees paid by franchisees; (ii) property revenues from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees; and (iii) sales at restaurants owned by us (“Company restaurants”). In addition, our TH business generates revenue from sales to franchisees related to our supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, and distribution, as well as sales to retailers.
In September 2021, we announced targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, as approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, as well as a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While most of the impact is from scope 3 emissions that are not under our direct control, reaching these targets will require us to devote resources to support changes by suppliers and franchisees.


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COVID-19
The global crisis resulting from the spread of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) impacted our global restaurant operations for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020. Whilethough in 2022 the impact of COVID-19 on system-wide sales growth, system-wide sales, comparable sales and net restaurant growth was severe formore modest than in the prior year.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, in the 2021 periods these metrics were affected to a lesser extent for the entire period, with variations among brandsMarch 31, 2022 and regions. During 2020 and the six months ended June 30, 2021, substantially all TH, BK and PLK restaurants remained open, in North America, some with limited operations, such as drive-thru, takeout and delivery (where applicable), reduced, if any, dine-in capacity, and/or restrictions on hours of operation. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, on average 96% of our restaurants were open worldwide, including approximately 97% of our restaurants in North America, approximately 96% of our restaurants in Asia Pacific, approximately 94% of our restaurants in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and approximately 91% of our restaurants in Latin America. By contrast, during the three months ended June 30, 2020, on average 81% of our restaurants were open worldwide, including approximately 94% of our restaurants in North America, approximately 87% of our restaurants
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in Asia Pacific, approximately 57% of our restaurants in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and approximately 56% of our restaurants in Latin America. Certain jurisdictions, such as Canada, Europe, and Brazil, that had eased restrictions during 2020, re-imposed lockdowns and curfews in the six months ended June 30, 2021. In comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2020, a number of other markets periodically required temporary complete closures while implementing lock-downgovernment mandated lockdown orders. For example, while most regions have eased restrictions, increases in cases and new variants at the beginning of 2022 caused certain markets to re-impose temporary restrictions as a result of government mandates. We expect local conditions to continue to dictate limitations on restaurant operations, capacity, and hours of operation.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, COVID-19 contributed to labor challenges, which in some regions resulted in reduced operating hours and service modes at select restaurants as well as supply chain pressures.
With the pandemic affecting consumer behavior, the importance of digital sales, including delivery, has grown. We expect to continue to support enhancements of our digital and marketing capabilities.
War in Ukraine
Burger King entered Russia ten years ago through a joint venture, of which we own a 15% minority stake that we've recently announced intentions to dispose. Burger King is our only brand with restaurants in Russia, and in 2021, represented 2.0% of consolidated system-wide sales, 2.9% of consolidated restaurant count excluding Firehouse Subs, 4.5% of consolidated net restaurant growth, 0.6% of consolidated revenues, and 1.7% of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. During the first quarter of 2022, we shared a number of actions that we have taken to date as a result of the tragic events related to Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. We have suspended all corporate support for the Russian market, including operations, marketing, and supply chain support in addition to refusing approvals for new investment and expansion. While we currently include Russia within reported key business metrics, we do not know the full future impact COVID-19 will have on our business, we expect to see a continued impact from COVID-19 on our resultsrecognize any profits in 2021.2022.
Operating Metrics
We evaluate our restaurants and assess our business based on the following operating metrics:
System-wide sales growth refers to the percentage change in sales at all franchise restaurants and Company restaurants (referred to as system-wide sales) in one period from the same period in the prior year.
Comparable sales refers to the percentage change in restaurant sales in one period from the same prior year period for restaurants that have been open for 13 months or longer for TH, BK and BKFHS and 17 months or longer for PLK. Additionally, if a restaurant is closed for a significant portion of a month, the restaurant is excluded from the monthly comparable sales calculation.
System-wide sales growth and comparable sales are measured on a constant currency basis, which means the results exclude the effect of foreign currency translation (“FX Impact”). For system-wide sales growth and comparable sales, we calculate the FX Impact by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates.
Unless otherwise stated, system-wide sales growth, system-wide sales and comparable sales are presented on a system-wide basis, which means they include franchise restaurants and Company restaurants. System-wide results are driven by our franchise restaurants, as approximately 100% of system-wide restaurants are franchised. Franchise sales represent sales at all franchise restaurants and are revenues to our franchisees. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our royalty revenues and advertising fund contributions are calculated based on a percentage of franchise sales.
Net restaurant growth refers to the net increase in restaurant count (openings, net of permanent closures) over a trailing twelve month period, divided by the restaurant count at the beginning of the trailing twelve month period.
These metrics are important indicators of the overall direction of our business, including trends in sales and the effectiveness of each brand’s marketing, operations and growth initiatives.












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Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020
Tabular amounts in millions of U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise. Segment income may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
ConsolidatedConsolidatedThree Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX ImpactSix Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX ImpactConsolidatedThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)20222021 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
SalesSales$590 $406 $184 $43 $141 $1,097 $909 $188 $67 $121 Sales$609 $507 $102 $— $102 
Franchise and property revenuesFranchise and property revenues614 450 164 24 140 1,162 975 187 39 148 Franchise and property revenues615 548 67 (8)75 
Advertising revenues234 192 42 37 439 389 50 42 
Advertising revenues and other servicesAdvertising revenues and other services227 205 22 — 22 
Total revenuesTotal revenues1,438 1,048 390 72 318 2,698 2,273 425 114 311 Total revenues1,451 1,260 191 (8)199 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of salesCost of sales467 339 (128)(35)(93)868 738 (130)(54)(76)Cost of sales494 401 (93)— (93)
Franchise and property expensesFranchise and property expenses121 132 11 (10)21 237 255 18 (15)33 Franchise and property expenses130 116 (14)— (14)
Advertising expenses238 203 (35)(6)(29)474 429 (45)(10)(35)
Advertising expenses and other servicesAdvertising expenses and other services247 237 (10)— (10)
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses113 94 (19)(4)(15)218 196 (22)(7)(15)General and administrative expenses133 104 (29)(30)
(Income) loss from equity method investments(Income) loss from equity method investments16 13 — 13 18 13 — 13 (Income) loss from equity method investments13 (11)— (11)
Other operating expenses (income), netOther operating expenses (income), net21 13 (1)14 (34)39 — 39 Other operating expenses (income), net(16)(42)(26)(3)(23)
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses950 805 (145)(56)(89)1,768 1,641 (127)(86)(41)Total operating costs and expenses1,001 818 (183)(2)(181)
Income from operationsIncome from operations488 243 245 16 229 930 632 298 28 270 Income from operations450 442 (10)18 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net126 128 (1)250 247 (3)(1)(2)Interest expense, net127 124 (3)— (3)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes362 115 247 15 232 680 385 295 27 268 Income before income taxes323 318 (10)15 
Income tax expense (benefit)(29)(49)(20)(21)18 (3)(21)— (21)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense53 47 (6)(7)
Net incomeNet income$391 $164 $227 $16 $211 $662 $388 $274 $27 $247 Net income$270 $271 $(1)$(9)$
(a)We calculate the FX Impact by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates. We analyze these results on a constant currency basis as this helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of currency movements.

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TH SegmentTH SegmentThree Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX ImpactSix Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX ImpactTH SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)20222021 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
SalesSales$556 $374 $182 $43 $139 $1,029 $839 $190 $67 $123 Sales$566 $473 $93 $— $93 
Franchise and property revenuesFranchise and property revenues219 154 65 17 48 409 342 67 27 40 Franchise and property revenues206 190 16 — 16 
Advertising revenues56 39 17 13 103 85 18 12 
Advertising revenues and other servicesAdvertising revenues and other services57 47 10 — 10 
Total revenuesTotal revenues831 567 264 64 200 1,541 1,266 275 100 175 Total revenues829 710 119 — 119 
Cost of salesCost of sales434 307 (127)(35)(92)804 673 (131)(54)(77)Cost of sales453 370 (83)— (83)
Franchise and property expensesFranchise and property expenses86 81 (5)(9)167 162 (5)(13)Franchise and property expenses81 81 — — — 
Advertising expenses68 43 (25)(5)(20)130 108 (22)(9)(13)
Advertising expenses and other servicesAdvertising expenses and other services67 62 (5)— (5)
Segment G&ASegment G&A26 20 (6)(2)(4)50 45 (5)(3)(2)Segment G&A29 24 (5)— (5)
Segment depreciation and amortization (b)Segment depreciation and amortization (b)32 28 (4)(3)(1)63 54 (9)(4)(5)Segment depreciation and amortization (b)29 31 — 
Segment income (c)Segment income (c)253 147 106 17 89 460 336 124 26 98 Segment income (c)231 207 24 — 24 
(b)Segment depreciation and amortization consists of depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales, franchise and property expenses and advertising expenses.expenses and other services.
(c)TH segment income includes $3 million and $2 million of cash distributions received from equity method investments for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020, respectively. TH segment income includes $6 million and $4 million of cash distributions received from equity method investments for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.2021.

BK SegmentThree Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX ImpactSix Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$17 $15 $$— $$33 $32 $$— $
Franchise and property revenues324 233 91 84 613 506 107 12 95 
Advertising revenues118 99 19 18 220 197 23 21 
Total revenues459 347 112 104 866 735 131 14 117 
Cost of sales17 16 (1)— (1)33 33 — — — 
Franchise and property expenses33 48 15 (1)16 66 87 21 (2)23 
Advertising expenses110 105 (5)(1)(4)227 213 (14)(1)(13)
Segment G&A45 30 (15)(1)(14)81 67 (14)(2)(12)
Segment depreciation and amortization (b)12 12 — — — 24 24 — — — 
Segment income266 160 106 101 483 360 123 114 


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BK SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20222021 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$16 $16 $— $— $— 
Franchise and property revenues318 289 29 (8)37 
Advertising revenues and other services109 102 — 
Total revenues443 407 36 (8)44 
Cost of sales17 16 (1)— (1)
Franchise and property expenses45 33 (12)— (12)
Advertising expenses and other services119 118 (1)— (1)
Segment G&A45 35 (10)(11)
Segment depreciation and amortization (b)12 12 — — — 
Segment income229 217 12 (7)19 

PLK SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20222021 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$17 $18 $(1)$— $(1)
Franchise and property revenues71 69 — 
Advertising revenues and other services60 56 — 
Total revenues148 143 — 
Cost of sales16 15 (1)— (1)
Franchise and property expenses— — — 
Advertising expenses and other services61 57 (4)— (4)
Segment G&A15 14 (1)— (1)
Segment depreciation and amortization (b)— — — 
Segment income56 56 — — — 

FHS SegmentThree Months Ended March 31, 2022
Revenues:
Sales$10 
Franchise and property revenues20 
Advertising revenues and other services
Total revenues31 
Cost of sales
Franchise and property expenses
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PLK SegmentThree Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX ImpactSix Months Ended June 30,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)20212020 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$17 $17 $— $— $— $35 $38 $(3)$— $(3)
Franchise and property revenues71 63 — 140 127 13 — 13 
Advertising revenues60 54 — 116 107 — 
Total revenues148 134 14 — 14 291 272 19 — 19 
Cost of sales16 16 — — — 31 32 — 
Franchise and property expenses— — 
Advertising expenses60 55 (5)— (5)117 108 (9)— (9)
Segment G&A13 10 (3)— (3)27 23 (4)— (4)
Segment depreciation and amortization (b)— — 
Segment income58 51 — 114 106 — 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Key Business Metrics20222021
System-wide sales growth
    TH12.9 %(4.9)%
    BK16.5 %1.8 %
    PLK4.1 %7.0 %
    Consolidated (a)13.7 %1.4 %
    FHS (b)7.4 %27.0 %
System-wide sales
    TH$1,556 $1,379 
    BK$5,818 $5,173 
    PLK$1,383 $1,344 
    FHS$272 $— 
    Consolidated (a)$9,029 $7,896 
    FHS (b)$— $254 
Comparable sales
    TH8.4 %(2.3)%
    BK10.3 %0.7 %
    PLK(3.0)%1.5 %
    FHS (b)4.2 %24.2 %
As of March 31,
20222021
Net restaurant growth
    TH6.7 %1.3 %
    BK3.1 %(0.8)%
    PLK7.9 %4.8 %
    Consolidated (a)4.4 %0.2 %
    FHS (b)1.8 %1.7 %
Restaurant count
    TH5,320 4,987 
    BK19,266 18,691 
    PLK3,771 3,495 
    FHS1,219 — 
    Consolidated29,576 27,173 
    FHS (b)— 1,198 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Key Business Metrics2021202020212020
System-wide sales growth
    TH33.0 %(33.4)%12.5 %(22.1)%
    BK37.9 %(25.2)%18.2 %(14.5)%
    PLK10.5 %24.0 %8.8 %28.1 %
    Consolidated31.9 %(20.9)%15.5 %(10.8)%
System-wide sales
    TH$1,637 $1,108 $3,016 $2,490 
    BK$5,883 $4,127 $11,056 $9,126 
    PLK$1,386 $1,247 $2,730 $2,505 
    Consolidated$8,906 $6,482 $16,802 $14,121 
Comparable sales
    TH27.6 %(29.3)%11.8 %(19.9)%
    BK18.2 %(13.4)%8.9 %(8.4)%
    PLK(0.3)%24.8 %0.6 %25.5 %
As of June 30,
20212020
Net restaurant growth
    TH2.7 %1.3 %
    BK0.1 %4.2 %
    PLK5.7 %6.7 %
    Consolidated1.3 %3.9 %
Restaurant count
    TH5,065 4,934 
    BK18,776 18,756 
    PLK3,562 3,369 
    Consolidated27,403 27,059 
(a) Consolidated system-wide sales growth and consolidated net restaurant growth do not include the results of Firehouse Subs for all of the periods presented. Consolidated system-wide sales do not include the results of Firehouse Subs for 2021.

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Comparable Sales
For TH and BK, system-wide salesrestaurant operations were more severelyless impacted by COVID-19 during the three months ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2022 than in the same period in 2021, resulting in a significant increaseincreases in system-wide sales growth and comparable sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.
TH comparable sales were 27.6%8.4% during the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, including Canada comparable sales of 27.4%. TH comparable sales were 11.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2021, including Canada comparable sales of 11.2%10.1%.
BK comparable sales were 18.2%10.3% during the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, including U.S.rest of the world comparable sales of 13.0%. BK comparable sales were 8.9% during the six months ended June 30, 2021, including20.1% and relatively flat U.S. comparable sales of 9.8%.sales.
PLK comparable sales were (0.3)(3.0)% during the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, including U.S. comparable sales of (2.5)(4.6)%. PLK
FHS comparable sales were 0.6%4.2% during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, including U.S. comparable sales of (0.8)%4.5%.
Sales and Cost of Sales
Sales include TH supply chain sales and sales from Company restaurants. TH supply chain sales represent sales of products, supplies and restaurant equipment, as well as sales to retailers. Sales from Company restaurants, including sales by our consolidated TH Restaurant VIEs, represent restaurant-level sales to our guests.
Cost of sales includes costs associated with the management of our TH supply chain, including cost of goods, direct labor and depreciation, as well as the cost of products sold to retailers. Cost of sales also includes food, paper and labor costs of Company restaurants, including our consolidated TH Restaurants VIEs.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the increase in sales was driven by an increase of $139 million in our TH segment, an increase of $2 million in our BK segment and a favorable FX Impact of $43 million. The increase in our TH segment was driven by an increase in supply chain sales due to an increase in system-wide sales.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the increase in sales was driven by an increase of $123 million in our TH segment, an increase of $1 million in our BK segment and a favorable FX Impact of $67 million, partially offset by a decrease of $3 million in our PLK segment. The increase in our TH segment was driven by an increase in supply chain sales due to an increase in system-wide sales and an increase in sales to retailers.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the increase in cost of sales was driven by an increase of $92 million in our TH segment, an increase of $1 million in our BK segment and an unfavorable FX Impact of $35 million. The increase in our TH segment was driven by an increase in supply chain sales, partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the increase in cost of sales was driven by an increase of $77$93 million in our TH segment and an unfavorable FX Impactthe inclusion of $54FHS of $10 million, partially offset by a decrease of $1 million in our PLK segment. The increase in our TH segment was driven by an increase in supply chain sales due to an increase in system-wide sales as well as increases in commodity prices and an increase in sales to retailers, partially offsetretailers.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the increase in cost of sales was driven by a decreasean increase of $83 million in bad debt expense.our TH segment, the inclusion of FHS of $8 million, an increase of $1 million in our BK segment, and an increase of $1 million in our PLK segment. The increase in our TH segment was driven by an increase in supply chain sales as well as increases in commodity prices and an increase in sales to retailers.
Franchise and Property
Franchise and property revenues consist primarily of royalties earned on franchise sales, rents from real estate leased or subleased to franchisees, franchise fees, and other revenue. Franchise and property expenses consist primarily of depreciation of properties leased to franchisees, rental expense associated with properties subleased to franchisees, amortization of franchise agreements, and bad debt expense (recoveries).
During the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the increase in franchise and property revenues was driven by an increase of $84$37 million in our BK segment, the inclusion of FHS of $20 million, an increase of $48 million in our TH segment, an increase of $8 million in our PLK segment and a favorable FX Impact of $24 million. The increases were primarily driven by increases in royalties in all of our segments, and increases in rent in our TH and BK segments, as a result of increases in system-wide sales and decreases in rent relief provided to eligible franchisees.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the increase in franchise and property revenues was driven by an increase of $95 million in our BK segment, an increase of $40 million in our TH segment, an increase of $13 million in our PLK segment and a favorable FX Impact of $39 million. The increases were primarily driven by increases in royalties in all of our segments, and increases in rent in our TH and BK segments, as a result of increases in system-wide sales and decreases in rent relief provided to eligible franchisees.
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During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the decrease in franchise and property expenses was driven by a decrease of $16 million in our BK segment, a decrease of $4 million in our TH segment, and a decrease of $1 million in our PLK segment, partially offset by an unfavorable FX Impact of $10 million. The decreases in our BK and TH segments were primarily related to bad debt recoveries in the current year compared to bad debt expense in the prior year.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the decrease in franchise and property expenses was driven by a decrease of $23 million in our BK segment, a decrease of $8 million in our TH segment, and a decreaseincrease of $2 million in our PLK segment, partially offset by an unfavorable FX Impact of $15$8 million. The decreasesincreases were primarily driven by increases in royalties in our TH, BK and PLK segments, and increases in rent in our TH segment, as a result of increases in system-wide sales.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the increase in franchise and property expenses was driven by an increase of $12 million in our BK segment and TH segments werethe inclusion of FHS of $2 million. The increase in our BK segment was primarily related to bad debt expenses in the current year, primarily related to Russia, compared to bad debt recoveries in the current year compared to bad debt expense in the prior year.

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Advertising and other services
Advertising revenues and other services consist primarily of advertising contributions earned on franchise sales and are based on a percentage of system-wide sales and intended to fund advertising expenses. Other services consists primarily of fees that partially offset expenses related to technology initiatives. Advertising expenses and other services consist primarily of expenses relating to marketing, advertising and promotion, including market research, production, advertising costs, sales promotions, social media campaigns, technology initiatives, depreciation and amortization and other related support functions for the respective brands. We manage advertising expenses to equal advertising revenues in the long term, however in some periods there may be a mismatch in the timing of revenues and expense.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the increase in advertising revenues and other services was driven by an increase of $18$10 million in our TH segment, an increase of $7 million in our BK segment, an increase of $13 million in our TH segment, an increase of $6$4 million in our PLK segment, and a favorable FX Impactthe inclusion of $5FHS of $1 million. The increases in all of our segments were primarily driven by increases in system-wide sales.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the increase in advertising revenues was driven by an increase of $21 million in our BK segment, an increase of $12 million in our TH, segment, an increase of $9 million in ourBK and PLK segment and a favorable FX Impact of $8 million. The increases in all of our segments were primarily driven by increases in system-wide sales.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the increase in advertising expenses and other services was driven by an increase of $20$5 million in our TH segment, an increase of $5 million in our PLK segment, an increase of $4 million in our BK segment, and an unfavorable FX Impact of $6 million. The increase in all of our segments was primarily driven by an increase in advertising revenues, and for our TH segment, also driven by our support behind the marketing program in Canada.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the increase in advertising expenses was driven by an increase of $13 million in our TH segment, an increase of $13 million in our BK segment, an increase of $9 million in our PLK segment, and an unfavorable FX Impactincrease of $10 million. The increase$1 million in all of our segments was primarily driven by an increase in advertising revenues, and for our TH segment, also driven by our support behind the marketing program in Canada.


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BK segment.
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended June 30,VarianceSix Months Ended June 30,VarianceThree Months Ended March 31,Variance
$%$%$%
20212020Favorable / (Unfavorable)20212020Favorable / (Unfavorable)20222021Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Segment G&A:Segment G&A:Segment G&A:
THTH$26 $20 $(6)(30.0)%$50 $45 $(5)(11.1)%TH$29 $24 $(5)(20.8)%
BKBK45 30 (15)(50.0)%81 67 (14)(20.9)%BK45 35 (10)(28.6)%
PLKPLK13 10 (3)(30.0)%27 23 (4)(17.4)%PLK15 14 (1)(7.1)%
FHSFHS— (8)NM
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expenseShare-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense20 23 13.0 %46 44 (2)(4.5)%Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense27 26 (1)(3.8)%
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization(2)(50.0)%10 (1)(11.1)%Depreciation and amortization(1)(25.0)%
FHS Transaction costsFHS Transaction costs— (1)NM
Corporate restructuring and tax advisory feesCorporate restructuring and tax advisory fees57.1 %50.0 %Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees(2)NM
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses$113 $94 $(19)(20.2)%$218 $196 $(22)(11.2)%General and administrative expenses$133 $104 $(29)(27.9)%
NM - not meaningful
Segment general and administrative expenses (“Segment G&A”) consist primarily of salary and employee-related costs for non-restaurant employees, professional fees, information technology systems, and general overhead for our corporate offices. Segment G&A excludes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, FHS Transaction costs and Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees. The
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the increase in Segment G&A for allour TH, BK and PLK segments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily driven by higher salary and employee-related costs for non-restaurant employees, largely a result of hiring across a number of key areas,areas.
In connection with the Firehouse Subs acquisition, we incurred certain non-recurring fees and ongoing investments in digitalexpenses (“FHS Transaction costs”) consisting of professional fees, compensation related expenses and technology. In addition, the year over year change in Segment G&A at TH and BK was impacted by unfavorable FX movements.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the decrease in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense was primarily dueintegration costs. We expect to an increase in equity award forfeituresincur additional FHS Transaction costs during the current period.remainder of 2022.
Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees arise primarily from professional advisory and consulting services associatedIn connection with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movement within our structure, including services related to significant tax reform legislation, regulations and related restructuring initiatives.initiatives, we incurred expenses primarily from professional advisory and consulting services (“Corporate
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restructuring and tax advisory fees”). We expect to incur additional Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees during the remainder of 2022.
(Income) Loss from Equity Method Investments
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss and non-cash dilution gains or losses from changes in our ownership interests in equity method investees, and basis difference amortization.investees.
The change in (income) loss from equity method investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 was primarily driven by a decreasean increase in equity method investment net losses that we recognized during the current year.

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Other Operating Expenses (Income), net
Our other operating expenses (income), net were comprised of the following:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisingsNet losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings$$— $(1)$(2)Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings$$(2)
Litigation settlements (gains) and reserves, netLitigation settlements (gains) and reserves, netLitigation settlements (gains) and reserves, net
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchangeNet losses (gains) on foreign exchange18 (35)10 Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange(21)(43)
Other, netOther, net(2)(1)(4)Other, net
Other operating expenses (income), net Other operating expenses (income), net$$21 $(34)$ Other operating expenses (income), net$(16)$(42)
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange is primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.
Interest Expense, net
Our interest expense, net and the weighted average interest rate on our long-term debt were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202120202021202020222021
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net$126 $128 $250 $247 Interest expense, net$127 $124 
Weighted average interest rate on long-term debtWeighted average interest rate on long-term debt4.2 %4.3 %4.2 %4.8 %Weighted average interest rate on long-term debt4.0 %4.2 %
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the change inMarch 31, 2022, interest expense, net was not significant.consistent year-over-year.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
Our effective tax rate was (8.1)%16.6% and (42.3)%14.7% for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 included a net decrease in tax reserves of $89 million related primarily to expiring statutes of limitation for certain prior tax years which decreased the effective tax rate by 24.7%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2020 reflects a $64 million benefit due to an increase in deferred tax assets which decreased the effective tax rate by 55.2%. Based on the analysis of final guidance related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) received during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, a deferred tax asset was recorded. The effective tax rate was reduced by 1.0% and 1.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, as a result of excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation. Our effective tax rate was alsounfavorably impacted by changes to the relative mix of our income from multiple tax jurisdictions and the impact of internal financing arrangements.lower excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation, partially offset by favorable structural changes. There may continue to be some quarter-to-quarter volatility of our effective tax rate as our mix of income from multiple tax jurisdictions and related income forecasts change due to the effects of COVID-19.
Our effectiveOn December 28, 2021, the U.S. Treasury Department released final regulations (T.D. 9959, published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2022) restricting the ability to credit certain foreign taxes, applicable prospectively starting January 1, 2022. Due to these new regulations, we released discretely this quarter a portion of the valuation allowance on our foreign tax rate was 2.6% and (0.9)% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 includedcredit carryforwards. Based on our current analysis, we do not expect these regulations to have a net decreasematerial, ongoing impact as we anticipate being in tax reserves of $87 million related primarily to expiring statutes of limitation for certain prior tax years which decreased the effective tax rate by 12.8%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 reflects a $64 million benefit discussed above which decreased the effective tax rate by 16.5%. The effective tax rate was reduced by 1.5% and 0.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, as a result ofan excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation. Our effective tax rate was also impacted by changes to the relative mix of our income from multiple tax jurisdictions and the impact of internal financing arrangements.

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Net Income
We reported net income of $391$270 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to net income of $164$271 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The increasedecrease in net income is primarily due to a $106$26 million increase in TH segment income, a $106 million increase in BK segment income, a $13 million favorableunfavorable change in the results from other operating expenses (income), net, a $11$12 million favorableunfavorable change from the impact of equity method investments, a $7$6 million increase in PLK segment income tax expense, a $4$3 million decreaseincrease in interest expense, net, a $2 million increase in Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees, a $3 million decrease in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation and a $2 million decrease in interest expense, net. These factors were partially offset by a $20 million decrease in income tax benefit and a $5 million increase in depreciation and amortization. Amounts above include a total favorable FX Impact to net income of $16 million.
We reported net income of $662 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to net income of $388 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in net income is primarily due to a $124 million increase in TH segment income, a $123 million increase in BK segment income, a $39 million favorable change in the results from other operating expenses (income), net, a $11 million favorable change from the impact of equity method investments, an $8 million increase in PLK segment income, and a $4 million decrease in Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees. These factors were partially offset by a $21 million unfavorable change in income tax from a benefit in the prior year to an expense in the current year, a $9 million increase in depreciation and amortization, a $3 million increase in interest expense, net, and a $2$1 million increase in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense.expense and $1 million of FHS transaction costs. These factors were partially offset by a $24 million increase in TH segment income, the inclusion of FHS segment income of $14 million, and a $12 million increase in BK segment income. Amounts above include a total favorableunfavorable FX Impact to net income of $27$9 million.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
The table below contains information regarding EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures do not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP and may differ from similar captioned measures of other companies in our industry. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating performance, as they provide them with the same tools that management uses to evaluate our performance and is responsive to questions we receive from both investors and analysts. By disclosing these non-GAAP measures, we intend to provide investors with a consistent comparison of our operating results and trends for the periods presented. EBITDA is defined as earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax (benefit) expense, and depreciation and amortization and is used by management to measure operating performance of the business. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding (i) the non-cash impact of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, (ii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iii) other operating expenses (income), net and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, thisincome/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities included (i) non-recurring fees and expense incurred in connection with the Firehouse Acquisition consisting of professional fees, compensation related expenses and integration costs; and (ii) costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements, including services related to significant tax reform legislation, regulations and related restructuring initiatives. Management believes that these types of expenses are either not related to our underlying profitability drivers or not likely to re-occur in the foreseeable future and the varied timing, size and nature of these projects may cause volatility in our results unrelated to the performance of our core business that does not reflect trends of our core operations.
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Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of our operating business.performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as defined above, also represents our measure of segment income for each of our threefour operating segments.
Three Months Ended June 30,VarianceSix Months Ended June 30,VarianceThree Months Ended March 31,Variance
$%$%$%
20212020Favorable / (Unfavorable)20212020Favorable / (Unfavorable)20222021Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Segment income:Segment income:Segment income:
THTH$253 $147 $106 72.5 %$460 $336 $124 36.9 %TH$231 $207 $24 11.7 %
BKBK266 160 106 66.4 %483 360 123 34.2 %BK229 217 12 5.5 %
PLKPLK58 51 13.2 %114 106 7.9 %PLK56 56 — 0.3 %
FHSFHS14 — 14 NM
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA577 358 219 61.2 %1,057 802 255 31.8 %Adjusted EBITDA530 480 50 10.4 %
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expenseShare-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense20 23 13.0 %46 44 (2)(4.5)%Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense27 26 (1)(3.8)%
FHS Transaction costsFHS Transaction costs— (1)NM
Corporate restructuring and tax advisory feesCorporate restructuring and tax advisory fees57.1 %50.0 %Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees(2)NM
Impact of equity method investments (a)Impact of equity method investments (a)18 11 61.1 %11 22 11 50.0 %Impact of equity method investments (a)16 (12)NM
Other operating expenses (income), netOther operating expenses (income), net21 13 61.9 %(34)39 NMOther operating expenses (income), net(16)(42)(26)61.9 %
EBITDAEBITDA539 289 250 86.5 %1,030 723 307 42.5 %EBITDA499 491 1.6 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization51 46 (5)(10.9)%100 91 (9)(9.9)%Depreciation and amortization49 49 — — %
Income from operationsIncome from operations488 243 245 100.8 %930 632 298 47.2 %Income from operations450 442 1.8 %
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net126 128 1.6 %250 247 (3)(1.2)%Interest expense, net127 124 (3)(2.4)%
Income tax (benefit) expense(29)(49)(20)(40.8)%18 (3)(21)NM
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense53 47 (6)NM
Net incomeNet income$391 $164 $227 138.4 %$662 $388 $274 70.6 %Net income$270 $271 $(1)(0.4)%
NM - not meaningful
(a)Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in segment income.
The increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 reflects the increases in segment income in allour TH and BK segments, the inclusion of our segmentsFHS and includes a favorablean unfavorable FX Impact of $22 million and $35 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.$7 million.
The increase in EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 is primarily due to increases in segment income in allour TH and BK segments and the inclusion of our segments, favorable impactFHS, partially offset by an unfavorable change from other operating expenses (income), net, favorable decreaseand an unfavorable change from the impact of equity method investments and a decrease in Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees.investments. The increase in EBITDA includes a favorablean unfavorable FX Impact of $19 million and $32 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.$10 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash generated by operations, and borrowings available under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). We have used, and may in the future use, our liquidity to make required interest and/or principal payments, to make distributions to RBI for RBI to repurchase its common shares, to repurchase Class B exchangeable limited partnership units of Partnership (“Partnership exchangeable units”), to voluntarily prepay and repurchase our or one of our affiliate’s outstanding debt, to fund ouracquisitions such as the Firehouse Acquisition and other investing activities, such as capital expenditures and joint ventures, and to make distributions on Class A common units and distributions on the Partnership exchangeable units. As a result of our borrowings, we are highly leveraged. Our liquidity requirements are significant, primarily due to debt service requirements.
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As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,749 million, working capital of $866$895 million and borrowing availability of $998 million under our senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). On July 6, 2021, two of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) issued $800 million of 3.875% first lien senior secured notes due January 15, 2028 (the “Notes”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The Notes were issued as additional notes under the indenture, dated as of September 24, 2019, (the “2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture”) pursuant to which the Borrowers previously issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.875% first lien senior secured notes due
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January 15, 2028 during 2019 (the “2019 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes” and together with the Notes, the “3.875% First Lien Senior Notes” ). The Notes are treated as a single series with the 2019 3.875% First Lien Senior Notes and have the same terms for all purposes under the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, including waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase. The Notes were priced at 100.250% of their face value. The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes were used to redeem the remaining $775 million principal amount outstanding of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes on July 15, 2021, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses. Based on our current level of operations and available cash, we believe our cash flow from operations, combined with our availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our current obligations, debt service requirements and capital spending over the next twelve months.
In March 2021, we announced our plan to spend C$80 million in 2021 to support increased advertising and digital advancements at the TH business and supplement advertising fund amounts contributed by franchisees. We commenced our support during the three months ended June 30, 2021, most of which will be spent during the second half of 2021, and are on track to spend the entire amount by the end of 2021.
On July 28, 2021, the RBI board of directors approved a share repurchase authorization wherein RBI may purchase up to $1,000 million of RBI common shares until August 10, 2023. Repurchases under RBI’s authorization will be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. If RBI repurchases any RBI common shares, pursuant to the partnership agreement, Partnership will, immediately prior to such repurchase, make a distribution to RBI on its Class A common units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund such repurchase. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, RBI repurchased 2,860,002 RBI common shares on the open market for $161 million and Partnership made a distribution to RBI in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund these repurchases. As of March 31, 2022, RBI had $288 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization.
We generally provide applicable deferred taxes based on the tax liability or withholding taxes that would be due upon repatriation of cash associated with unremitted earnings. We will continue to monitor our plans for such cash and related foreign earnings but our expectation is to continue to provide taxes on unremitted earnings.earnings that we expect to distribute.
Debt Instruments and Debt Service Requirements
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, our long-term debt consists primarily of borrowings under our Credit Facilities, (defined below), amounts outstanding under our 2017 4.25%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes 2019 3.875%due 2028, 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes 2020 5.75%due 2025, 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes 2020 3.50%due 2029, 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes 2019 4.375%due 2028, 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes 2020 4.00% Senior Notes anddue 2030 (together, the “Senior Notes”), TH Facility, (each as defined below),RE Facility, and obligations under finance leases. For further information about our long-term debt, see Note 1011 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Credit Facilities
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, there was $5,992$6,480 million outstanding principal amount under our senior secured term loan facilities (the “Term Loan Facilities” and together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities”) with a weighted average interest rate of 1.82%2.10%. Based on the amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Facilities and LIBOR as of June 30, 2021, subject to a floor of 0.00%, required debt service for the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $109 million in interest payments and $72 million in principal payments. In addition, based on LIBOR as of June 30, 2021, net cash settlements that we expect to pay on our $4,000 million interest rate swap are estimated to be approximately $92 million for the next twelve months.
On April 2, 2020, the Borrowers entered into a fifth amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) to the credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) governing our Term Loan Facilities and Revolving Credit Facility. The Fifth Amendment provides the Borrowers with the option to comply with a $1,000 million minimum liquidity covenant in lieu of the 6.50:1.00 net first lien senior secured leverage ratio financial maintenance covenant for the period after June 30, 2020 and prior to September 30, 2021. Additionally, for the periods ending September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021, to determine compliance with the net first lien senior secured leverage ratio, we are permitted to annualize the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the three months ending September 30, 2021 and six months ending December 31, 2021, respectively, in lieu of calculating the ratio based on Adjusted EBITDA for the prior four quarters. There were no other material changes to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
The interest rate applicable to borrowings under our Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility is, at our option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin varying from 0.00% to 0.50%, or (ii) Adjusted Term SOFR (Adjusted Term SOFR is calculated as Term SOFR plus a Eurocurrency rate,0.10% adjustment), subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin varying between 0.75% to 1.50%, in each case, determined by reference to a net first lien leverage based pricing grid. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under our Term Loan B is, at our option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin of 0.75% or (ii) a Eurocurrency rate, subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of 1.75%.
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As of June 30, 2021, we had noBased on the amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Facilities and LIBOR/SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) as of March 31, 2022, subject to a floor of 0.00%, required debt service for the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $138 million in interest payments and $61 million in principal payments. In addition, based on LIBOR as of March 31, 2022, net cash settlements that we expect to pay on our Revolving Credit Facility, had $2$4,000 million of letters of credit issued againstinterest rate swap are estimated to be approximately $45 million for the Revolving Credit Facility, and our borrowing availability was $998 million. Funds available under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt or RBI share repurchases or PEU repurchases, fund acquisitions or capital expenditures, and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125 million letter of credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount of outstanding letters of credit.
Senior Notes
The Borrowers are party to (i) an indenture (the “4.25% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $775 million of 4.25% first lien senior notes due May 15, 2024 (the “2017 4.25% Senior Notes”), (ii) an indenture (the “3.875% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $750 million of 3.875% first lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “2019 3.875% Senior Notes”), (iii) an indenture (the “5.75% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $500 million of 5.75% first lien senior notes due April 15, 2025 (the “2020 5.75% Senior Notes”), (iv) an indenture (the “3.50% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $750 million of 3.50% first lien senior notes due February 15, 2029 (the “2020 3.50% Senior Notes”), (v) an indenture (the “4.375% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $750 million of 4.375% second lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “2019 4.375% Senior Notes”), and (vi) an indenture (the “4.00% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $2,900 million of 4.00% second lien senior notes due October 15, 2030 (the “2020 4.00% Senior Notes”). No principal payments are due on the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes, 2019 3.875% Senior Notes, 2020 5.75% Senior Notes, 2020 3.50% Senior Notes, 2019 4.375% Senior Notes and 2020 4.00% Senior Notes until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually.
next twelve months. Based on the amounts outstanding at June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, required debt service for the next twelve months on all of the Senior Notes outstanding is approximately $266$264 million in interest payments.
TH Facility
One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount of C$225 million with a maturity date of October 4, 2025 (the “TH Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the TH Facility is the Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to 0.40%, at our option. Obligations under the TH Facility are guaranteed by four of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the TH Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of June 30, 2021, we had outstanding C$219 million under the TH Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 1.84%.
Based on the amounts outstanding under the TH Facility as of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, required debt service for the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $3$4 million in interest payments and $9 million in principal payments.
Restrictions and Covenants
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we were in compliance with all applicable financial debt covenants under the Credit Facilities, the TH Facility, RE Facility and the indentures governing our Senior Notes Indentures.Notes.
Cash Distributions/Dividends
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, RBI repurchased 2,860,002 RBI common shares on the open market for $161 million and Partnership made a distribution to RBI in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund these repurchases.
On July 7, 2021,April 6, 2022, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.53$0.54 per RBI common share. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares and also made a distribution of $0.53$0.54 in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit.
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The RBI board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.53$0.54 per RBI common share, which will be paid on October 5, 2021July 6, 2022 to RBI common shareholders of record on September 21, 2021.June 22, 2022. Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.53$0.54 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.
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Outstanding Security Data
As of July 23, 2021,April 26, 2022, we had outstanding 202,006,067 Class A common units issued to RBI and 154,892,524143,460,786 Partnership exchangeable units. During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, Partnership exchanged 160,4381,525,900 Partnership exchangeable units pursuant to exchange notices received.
One special voting share of RBI is held by a trustee, entitling the trustee to that number of votes on matters on which holders of RBI common shares are entitled to vote equal to the number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. The trustee is required to cast such votes in accordance with voting instructions provided by holders of Partnership exchangeable units. At any shareholder meeting of RBI, holders of RBI common shares vote together as a single class with the special voting share except as otherwise provided by law. For information on RBI's share-based compensation and its outstanding equity awards, see Note 1314 to the audited consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 23, 2021.2022.
Since December 12, 2015, the holders of Partnership exchangeable units have had the right to require Partnership to exchange all or any portion of such holder’s Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares at a ratio of one share for each Partnership exchangeable unit, subject to RBI’s right as the general partner of Partnership to determine to settle any such exchange for a cash payment in lieu of RBI common shares.
Comparative Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was $732$234 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $196$266 million during the same period in the prior year. The increasedecrease in cash provided by operating activities was driven by a decreasean increase in cash used for working capital, partially offset by an increase in segment income in allour TH and BK segments, the inclusion of our segments,FHS segment income and a decrease in interest payments, partially offset by an increase in income tax payments.
Investing Activities
Cash provided by investing activities was $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to cash used for investing activities was $36 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $12of $7 million during the same period in the prior year. TheThis change in cash used for investing activities was driven primarily by a decrease in proceeds from derivatives, an increase in capital expenditures, and cash used in other investing activities duringin the current period, partially offset by an increaseyear compared to payments from other investing activities in net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings.the prior year.
Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities was $516$426 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $161$261 million during the same period in the prior year. The change in cash used for financing activities was driven primarily by proceeds from the issuance of the 2020 5.75% Senior Notescash used to repurchase RBI common shares in the prior year and proceeds from the draw down on the remaining availability under the TH Facility in 2020. These factors were partially offset by higher RBI common share dividends and distributions on Partnership exchangeable units in the prior year due to accelerating the third quarter of 2020 dividend and distribution payment to the second quarter of 2020.current year.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
For information regarding our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, see the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section of “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 23, 2021.2022.
New Accounting Pronouncements
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There were no material changes during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 to the disclosures made in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 23, 2021.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management of RBI, as the general partner of Partnership, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of RBI, of the effectiveness of Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and Exchange Act Rules 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO of RBI concluded that Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.
Changes in Internal Controls
We are in the process of integrating Firehouse Subs into our overall internal control over financial reporting processes.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of RBI, as general partner of Partnership, including the CEO and CFO, confirm there were no changes in Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this report, including information regarding future financial performance and plans, targets, aspirations, expectations, and objectives of management, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. We refer to all of these as forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “target”, “potential” and other similar expressions and include, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations or beliefs regarding (i) the effects and continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our results of operations, business, liquidity, prospects and restaurant operations and those of our franchisees, including local conditions and government-imposed limitations and restrictions; (ii) our digital and marketing initiatives and the expected amount of and timing for plannedexpectations regarding further expenditures relating to these initiatives; (iii) our discontinuation of operations in and financial results from Russia; (iv) the incurrence and timing of future FHS Transaction costs and Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees; (v) our future financial obligations, including annual debt service requirements, capital expenditures and dividenddistribution payments, our ability to meet such obligations and the source of funds used to satisfy such obligations; (iv) expected timing of debt refinancing transactions; (v)(vi) our effortsgoals with respect to assist restaurant ownersreduction in maintaining liquidity andgreenhouse gas emissions; (vii) the impact of these programsthe resolutions of the dispute in China on our future cash flow and financial results; (vi)growth prospects in that market; (viii) certain tax matters, including our estimates with respect to tax matters and their impact on future periods; (vii)(ix) the amount of net cash settlements we expect to pay on our derivative instruments; and (viii)(x) certain accounting matters.
Our forward-looking statements, included in this report and elsewhere, represent management’s expectations as of the date that they are made. Our forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by Partnership in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include, among other things, risks related to: (1) our substantial indebtedness, which could adversely affect our financial condition and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations; (2) global economic or other business conditions that may affect the desire or ability of our customers to purchase our products, such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary pressures, high unemployment levels, declines in median income growth, consumer confidence and consumer discretionary spending and changes in consumer perceptions of dietary health and food safety; (3) our relationship with, and the success of, our franchisees and risks related to our fully franchised business model; (4) our franchisees’ financial stability and their ability to access and maintain the liquidity necessary to operate their businesses; (5)
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our supply chain operations; (6) our ownership and leasing of real estate; (7) the effectiveness of our marketing, advertising and digital programs and franchisee support of these programs; (8) significant and rapid fluctuations in interest rates and in the currency exchange markets and the effectiveness of our hedging activity; (9) our ability to successfully implement our domestic and international growth strategy for each of our brands and risks related to our international operations; (10) our reliance on franchisees, including subfranchisees, to accelerate restaurant growth; (11) our ability to resolve disputes with master franchisees; (12) the ability of the counterparties to our credit facilities and derivatives to fulfill their commitments and/or obligations; and (12)(13) changes in applicable tax laws or interpretations thereof, and our ability to accurately interpret and predict the impact of such changes or interpretations on our financial condition and results.
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We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment and our inability to successfully manage any of the above risks may permit our competitors to increase their market share and may decrease our profitability. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Finally, our future results will depend upon various other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those detailed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 23, 2021,2022, as well as other materials that we from time to time file with, or furnish to, the SEC or file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this section and elsewhere in this report. Other than as required under securities laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise.


Part II – Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Part I, Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 15,16, CommitmentCommitments and Contingencies
Item 5. Other Information.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
(e)    On April 11, 2022, the Compensation Committee approved discretionary awards of 149,452, 124,543, 49,817, 59,780 and 39,853 performance share units, or “PSUs”, to Messrs. Cil, Kobza, Dunnigan, Shear and Curtis, respectively. The performance metrics for the PSUs are based on three-year targets for organic Adjusted EBITDA (weighted 50%), net restaurant growth (weighted 20%) and comparable sales (weighted 30%), in each case on a consolidated basis. The PSUs can be earned based on these components at 50% for threshold performance and at 150% for maximum performance. Additionally, the number of PSUs earned is subject to a multiplier based on the relative total shareholder return of our common shares on the NYSE compared to the performance of the S&P 500 for the period from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2024. The Compensation Committee established this multiplier to be 50% below the 25th percentile, 100% between the 40th and 60th percentile and 150% at or above the 75th percentile, with linear interpolation between these multipliers. This allows the final payout to range from 25% for threshold performance to 225% at maximum performance. Once earned, the PSUs will cliff vest on February 25, 2025. In addition, if an executive’s service to RBI is terminated (other than due to death or disability) prior to February 25, 2024, he or she will forfeit the entire award. A copy of the form of Performance Award Agreement between RBI and each of the named executive officers is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.36(f). This summary is qualified in its entirety to the full text of the Performance Award Agreement.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
  Description
  
  
  
  
101.INS XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
  By: Restaurant Brands International Inc., its general partner
Date: July 30, 2021May 3, 2022  By: /s/ Matthew Dunnigan
   Name: Matthew Dunnigan
   Title: Chief Financial Officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc.
(principal financial officer)
(duly authorized officer)
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