QSR — Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Core business is permissible, but the company is known for unusually high leverage.

Why?

Restaurant Brands' core quick-service restaurant business (Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes) is permissible, but the company has carried significantly higher debt than typical consumer companies since its leveraged buyout structure, making its debt ratio a recurring point of scrutiny.

How this was screened

Primary basis: Financial-ratio screen.

References

• Screened against commonly applied Islamic finance criteria (business-activity exclusions plus AAOIFI-influenced financial ratio thresholds); exact methodology varies by provider (e.g. AAOIFI, S&P/Dow Jones Islamic Market, MSCI Islamic).

As of: 2026-09-06

This is informational guidance only, not investment advice or a certified Sharia determination. Financial ratios shift every quarter — always verify current figures with a dedicated Islamic screening service or qualified financial and religious advisor before making investment decisions.