Staffing

Restaurant Brands International promotes Joshua Kobza to CEO

February 14, 2023

Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, has appointed Joshua Kobza as the company's CEO effective March 1, according to a press release.

Kobza has held sever positions with the company, including CFO, chief technology officer and development officer and COO. Kobza was integral to the acquisitions of Tim Hortons in 2014, Popeyes in 2017 and Firehouse Subs in 2021.

Current CEO José Cil will remain with the company for a year as an advisor and assist in the transition.

"Over the past several years, the board of directors has worked with management to build a thoughtful succession plan for key positions, so this is a natural transition for Josh to lead our next phase of growth. Personally, I'm motivated to work with and help such a talented person like Josh as he steps into this new leadership position," Patrick Doyle, executive chairman of RBI's board of directors, said in the press release.

"I am excited to lead the company and work closely with our business presidents to put our franchisees at the center of our success and accelerate the growth we know our brands are capable of," Kobza said in the press release.

Restaurant Brands International operates approximately 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries.