M&A Deal Summary

Restaurant Brands International Acquires Burger King

On August 26, 2014, Restaurant Brands International acquired restaurant Burger King from 3G Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Restaurant Brands International’s 2nd transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is Restaurant Brands International’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Restaurant Brands International’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-08-26
Target Burger King
Sector Restaurants
Buyer(s) Restaurant Brands International
Sellers(s) 3G Capital
Deal Type Merger

Target

Burger King

Miami, Florida, United States
Burger King is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants. Burger King operates in-house restaurants as well as serves as a franchisor to thousands of independent locations around the world. Burger King was established in 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Restaurant Brands International

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1954
Sector Restaurants
Employees5,200
Revenue 7.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) is a fast-food holding company that owns and operates quick-service restaurant brands, including Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. The Company leverages its extensive global reach, marketing strategies, and operations to drive growth and profitability for its brands. Restaurant Brands International was originally established in 1954 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Restaurants) 2 of 4
Type (Merger) 2 of 2
State (Florida) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2014) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-26 Tim Hortons

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Tim Hortons is a North American restaurant chain. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons offers a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. Tim Hortons was formed in 1964 and is based in Oakville, Ontario.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-21 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. is a developer, operator and franchiser of quick-service restaurants ("QSRs" or "restaurants") under the trade name, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits.

Buy $1.8B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

3G Capital

New York, New York, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

3G Capital is a global investment firm focused on 'long-term value, with a particular emphasis on maximizing the potential of brands and businesses.' The Firm looks to invest in businesses that are well-positioned for profitable, long-term growth. 3G prefers opportunities in the retail and consumer sectors. 3G Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in New York City. The Firm has an additional office in Rio de Janeiro.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Restaurants) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-14 Heinz

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Heinz is a condiments and food processing company. The company was formed in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Buy $28.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-30 Hunter Douglas

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Hunter Douglas is a manufacturer of window coverings as well as a major manufacturer of architectural products. The company develops innovative, high-quality, proprietary products that can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings around the globe. it operates as a highly decentralized, global federation of small and medium-sized companies that manufacture and market similar products. Hunter Douglas was incorporated in 1919 and is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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