Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited — Cyborg Score 5/10
Mixed
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) & Fast Food Operations
Strategic Profile
Restaurant Brands announced a new record for total Group store sales of $703.2 million for the six months ended 30 June 2025, with strong performance in Hawaii and supported by new store openings in New Zealand. The company faces margin pressure from increased labour, energy and rental costs, higher aggregator charges, and macroeconomic headwinds, limiting the impact of strategic initiatives including cost control and pricing programs.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Group NPAT was $11.9 million, down 5.6% on the same period last year, and Group Store EBITDA was $90.7 million, down 4.1%. The company achieved record sales but faced profitability headwinds. Recent privatization and strong brand portfolio provide stability, but operational challenges limit near-term upside.
Top Insights
As of November 25, 2025, Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited was taken private.
The company operates approximately 286 stores across KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr., and Taco Bell locations globally.
KFC is Restaurant Brands' largest revenue earner; in the 2017/18 financial year, KFC contributed $320 million of Restaurant Brand's $421 million sales income.
Restaurant Brands has a committed workforce of over 12,000 employees across New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii and California.
Named Competitors
McDonald's — Global fast-food chain specializing in burgers and quick service
Burger King — Premium fast-food chain with flame-grilled burgers