Restaurant Brands International Q3 Profit Rises to $542 Million, Revenue Up 3.1%

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR.TO) reported third-quarter net income of $542 million, or $1.54 per share, up from $315 million, or $0.96 per share, a year earlier, the company said Thursday. Excluding items, the parent of Burger King and Tim Hortons posted adjusted earnings of $505 million, or $1.10 per share, for the period. Revenue rose 3.1% to $2.525 billion from $2.449 billion last year. The company's non-GAAP figures reflect continuing operations.