Burger King's Owner Beats Estimates, Helped by Chicken Fries

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Restaurant Brands International Inc., owner of the Burger King and Tim Hortons chains, posted third-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates after new menu items like Fiery Chicken Fries helped attract customers.

Profit was 34 cents a share, excluding some items, the Oakville, Ontario-based company said Tuesday in a statementBloomberg Terminal. Analysts had estimated 29 cents on average.