Burger King, Popeyes Owner Restaurant Brands Names New CEO

  • Joshua Kobza, currently COO, will take over effective March 1
  • Restaurant Brands reported fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday
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Restaurant Brands International Inc., which owns the Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes fast-food chains, has named a new chief executive officer, Joshua Kobza, effective March 1.

Kobza has been chief operating officer since January 2019 and has held senior roles with the company since 2012. Current CEO Jose Cil will remain with the company for a year to help with the transition.