Joshua Kobza
Chief Executive Officer
2023 – Present
3 years (current)
Key Decisions & Impact
Kobza joined RBI in 2012 and spent 11 years in finance and operating roles -- including CFO and chief technology and development officer -- working directly on the Popeyes (2017) and Firehouse Subs (2021) acquisitions before becoming CEO on March 1, 2023, reporting to new Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle.
Legacy
Leads RBI's multi-brand growth, Burger King U.S. recovery, digital work, and international expansion, including the 2024 Carrols Restaurant Group acquisition aimed at remodeling and refranchising underperforming Burger King locations. RBI board has emphasized cross-brand operational discipline as a core executive-team priority following years of uneven performance across its four restaurant brands. RBI investor communications frequently reference this executive team restaurant-industry depth as a core investment thesis point. Analysts frequently cite this leadership depth in RBI quarterly earnings-call commentary. This pattern is consistent across RBI public investor materials over multiple fiscal years. RBI leadership continuity across brand-specific and corporate-level roles remains a distinguishing feature relative to competitors that rely more heavily on external executive recruitment. final note. Yes.