Restaurant Brands International Inc

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1150 ET - Restaurant Brands International says its Tim Hortons brand is well-positioned to succeed even in softening economic conditions in North America thanks to the value-proposition of its expanding offerings. At the Evercore ISI Consumer & Retail Conference, CEO Josh Kobza said that the brand is very well positioned to succeed in any environment, but "particularly a more value sensitive market." He noted that there are some factors in particular that can affect sales, such as higher unemployment and inflation, but the company has a value offering that Tim Hortons is now expanding more into daytime products to capture the later-day demand. (adriano.marchese@wsj.com)

1105 ET - So-called value wars are heating up this summer as McDonald's, Burger King and other chains roll out deals to try and reverse slips in fast-food traffic. Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International says at an investor conference that the value advertising is good for their brand, as it gets inflation-fatigued customers to look at them anew. "Honestly, I think it's healthy," RBI chairman Patrick Doyle said. Burger King is also focused on overhauling the look of its restaurants to try and gain customers. Restaurant Brands stock gains 0.5%. (heather.haddon@wsj.com; @heatherhaddon)