Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock

Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a solid collection of brands, including Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs, which gives it a strong market position worldwide. The company provides a reliable 3.5% dividend yield and has a 6% free cash flow yield, even though its stock has dropped by 15% this year. Currently, QSR stock is trading at a lower price compared to its 5-year average, with a 2025 price-to-earnings ratio of 18 times.

The Berkeley Township Planning Board has approved new plans for the redevelopment of the old Beachwood Mall, confirming four new businesses will be part of the project. The first phase will include a Spark Car Wash, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Bojangles, while a 7 Brew Coffee Shop is also planned. Concerns about traffic were raised, and developers agreed to work on improvements, including a left turn lane for easier access to the plaza.

At first, I had doubts, but I now recognize SoundHound's great potential in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, having partnered with 7 of the top 20 global QSR brands and deployed in over 10,000 restaurants. I believe there is a lot of room for growth in their 0.1% share of the $14 billion food automation market, especially if their AI voice agents are well-received in the coming year. Additionally, the company has expanded its reach beyond automotive and QSRs into financial services, healthcare, and insurance.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 6, 2024) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a prominent company that brings together new food brands, is excited to share that it has obtained a real estate site for its Heal Wellness brand in Calgary's Kensington area, Alberta. This is the seventh location secured for this franchisee, with a total of 10 planned units in Alberta.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2024) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) is pleased to share that it has secured a location for its HEAL Wellness franchise in Taunton Gardens, Whitby, Ontario. This follows the announcement made on July 11th, 2024, about the franchise agreement. HEAL Wellness offers a quick-service menu featuring fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 25, 2024) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a prominent company that brings together new food brands, is excited to share that it has signed its 46th franchise for HEAL Wellness. They have also secured a location at 301 Queen Street South in Bolton for this franchise. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a quick-service restaurant specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies.

QSR is concentrating on smart investments in marketing and updating restaurants to promote growth. Nevertheless, there are worries about broader economic challenges.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 22, 2024) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a prominent company that brings together new food brands, is excited to share the launch of its latest location in partnership with Blenz Coffee. This new spot is located at 8503-112 Street North West, inside North Town Center in Edmonton. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a quick-service restaurant offering fresh smoothie bowls, acai bowls, and smoothies.

Restaurant Brands International has experienced a disappointing year, with its stock price remaining mostly unchanged. Sales growth compared to previous years has been decreasing, even in the latest quarter. Although the company's management aims for growth and a 20x consensus for 2024 earnings per share may seem reasonable, the current sales trend makes me feel uncertain for the time being.