13 Best Fast Food Stocks to Buy

8. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 33

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) is one of the best fast food stocks to buy. On December 18, Bernstein SocGen Group reiterated its Buy rating on Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) with a price target of $80.

Earlier, on December 9, RBC Capital increased its price target on Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) from $77 to $82 and maintained an Outperform rating in a research note previewing 2026 for Restaurants and Leisure companies. RBC Capital continues to see Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) as its “top idea” among the global franchised fast food groups. The research firm believes that the company is benefiting from improving Burger King trends in the US, faster development, and a focus on investments for growth while reducing debt.

In other news, on December 19, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) reported that Burger King and Popeyes each named a new Head Chef from within the company. Amy Alarcon, who spent 18 years as a culinary leader and Head Chef at Popeyes, has now been appointed as Head Chef for Burger King in the US and Canada. She helped create Popeyes’ menu hits like the iconic Popeyes Chicken Sandwich.

Robert O’Brien, after 17 years as a culinary leader at Popeyes under Chef Amy, takes the Head Chef role for Popeyes in the US and Canada. He has played a key role in shaping the brand’s menu strategy, product quality, and the brand’s Louisiana flavors and culinary traditions.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) is a Canadian multinational fast food holding company and one of the largest quick service restaurant companies in the world. It owns famous restaurant brands like Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs.