Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (RSTRF) 10-K 21 Feb 20 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - CAD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Feb. 10, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-36787
Entity Registrant Name	RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	Z4
Entity Tax Identification Number	98-1206431
Entity Address, Address Line One	130 King Street West, Suite 300
Entity Address, City or Town	Toronto,
Entity Address, State or Province	ON
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	M5X 1E1
City Area Code	905
Local Phone Number	339-6011
Title of 12(b) Security	Class B Exchangeable Limited Partnership Units
Trading Symbol	QSP
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 918,299,107
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0001618755
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Partnership exchangeable units
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		165,372,429
Class A common units
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		202,006,067

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,533	$ 913
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $13 and $14, respectively	527	452
Inventories, net	84	75
Prepaids and other current assets	52	60
Total current assets	2,196	1,500
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $746 and $704, respectively	2,007	1,996
Operating lease assets, net	1,176	0
Intangible assets, net	10,563	10,463
Goodwill	5,651	5,486
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	48	54
Other assets, net	719	642
Total assets	22,360	20,141
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable	644	513
Other accrued liabilities	790	637
Gift card liability	168	167
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases	101	91
Total current liabilities	1,703	1,408
Term debt, net of current portion	11,759	11,823
Finance leases, net of current portion	288	226
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	1,089	0
Other liabilities, net	1,698	1,547
Deferred income taxes, net	1,564	1,519
Total liabilities	18,101	16,523
Commitments and contingencies
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018		4,323
Partnership exchangeable units - 165,507,199 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019; 207,523,591 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018		730
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,178)	(1,437)
Total Partners’ capital	4,255	3,616
Noncontrolling interests	4	2
Total equity	4,259	3,618
Total liabilities and equity	22,360	20,141
Class A common units
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	7,786	4,323
Total equity	7,786	4,323
Partnership exchangeable units
Partners’ capital:
Partnership exchangeable units - 165,507,199 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019; 207,523,591 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018	(2,353)	730
Total equity	$ (2,353)	$ 730

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Allowances for trade and notes receivable	$ 13	$ 14
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 746	$ 704
Class A common units
Class A common units, issued (in shares)	202,006,067	202,006,067
Class A common units, outstanding (in shares)	202,006,067	202,006,067
Partnership exchangeable units
Partnership exchangeable units, issued (in shares)	165,507,199	207,523,591
Partnership exchangeable units, outstanding (in shares)	165,507,199	207,523,591

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	$ 1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	$ 5,603	$ 5,357	$ 4,576
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales									1,813	1,818	1,850
Franchise and property expenses									540	422	478
Selling, general and administrative expenses									1,264	1,214	416
(Income) loss from equity method investments									(11)	(22)	(12)
Other operating expenses (income), net									(10)	8	109
Total operating costs and expenses									3,596	3,440	2,841
Income from operations	$ 511	$ 571	$ 491	$ 434	$ 516	$ 478	$ 502	$ 421	2,007	1,917	1,735
Interest expense, net									532	535	512
Loss on early extinguishment of debt									23	0	122
Income before income taxes									1,452	1,382	1,101
Income tax expense (benefit)									341	238	(134)
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									2	1	2
Partnership preferred unit distributions									0	0	256
Gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units									0	0	(234)
Net income attributable to common unitholders									1,109	1,143	1,211
Class A common units
Operating costs and expenses:
Net income									643	612	636
Net income attributable to common unitholders									$ 643	$ 612	$ 626
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 1	$ 0.70	$ 0.67	$ 0.81	$ 0.66	$ 0.83	$ 0.73	$ 3.18	$ 3.03	$ 3.10
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted:
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)									202	202	202
Partnership exchangeable units
Operating costs and expenses:
Net income									$ 466	$ 531	$ 597
Net income attributable to common unitholders									$ 466	$ 531	$ 585
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.55	$ 0.76	$ 0.55	$ 0.53	$ 0.65	$ 0.53	$ 0.67	$ 0.60	$ 2.40	$ 2.46	$ 2.59
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted:
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)									194	216	226
Sales
Revenues:
Revenues									$ 2,362	$ 2,355	$ 2,390
Franchise and property revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues									$ 3,241	$ 3,002	$ 2,186

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,111	$ 1,144	$ 1,235
Foreign currency translation adjustment	409	(831)	824
Net change in fair value of net investment hedges, net of tax of $32, $(101), and $13	(86)	282	(371)
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $29, $7, and $4	(77)	(19)	(11)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(6), $(5), and $(9)	15	14	25
Gain (loss) recognized on defined benefit pension plans, net of tax of $1, $0, and $2	(2)	1	4
Other comprehensive income (loss)	259	(553)	471
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,370	591	1,706
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	1	2
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to preferred unitholders	0	0	22
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common unitholders	$ 1,368	$ 590	$ 1,682

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax effect on change in fair value of investment hedges	$ 32	$ (101)	$ 13
Tax effect on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	29	7	4
Tax effect on amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges	(6)	(5)	(9)
Tax effect on pension and post-retirement benefit plans	$ 1	$ 0	$ 2

Consolidated Statements of Equi

Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interests	Partnership exchangeable units	Class A common units
Class A Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016					202,006,067
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 3,489	$ (1,355)	$ 3	$ 1,477	$ 3,364
Partnership Exchangeable Units Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016				226,995,404
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Distributions declared on Class A common units	(186)				(186)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units	(175)			$ (175)
Preferred unit distributions	(256)			$ (125)	(131)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units, shares				(5,000,000)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units	$ (330)			$ (330)
Exchange of partnership exchange units for RBI common shares, shares	(9,286,480)			(4,286,480)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares	$ 0			$ (280)	280
Gain on redemption of partnership preferred units	234			112	122
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	83				83
Restaurant VIE distributions	(4)		(4)
Net income	1,235		2	597	$ 636
Other comprehensive income (loss)	471	471
Class A Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017					202,006,067
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	4,561	(884)	1	$ 1,276	$ 4,168
Partnership Exchangeable Units Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017				217,708,924
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Distributions declared on Class A common units	(452)				(452)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units	(387)			$ (387)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units, shares				(10,000,000)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units	$ (561)			$ (561)
Exchange of partnership exchange units for RBI common shares, shares	(10,185,333)			(185,333)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares	$ 0			$ (11)	11
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	116				116
Restaurant VIE distributions	0		0
Net income	1,144		1	531	$ 612
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(553)	(553)
Class A Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2018					202,006,067
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	3,618	(1,437)	2	$ 730	$ 4,323
Partnership Exchangeable Units Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2018				207,523,591
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09	21			$ 9	12
Distributions declared on Class A common units	(545)				(545)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units	$ (382)			$ (382)
Exchange of partnership exchange units for RBI common shares, shares	(42,016,392)			(42,016,392)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares	$ 0			$ (3,176)	3,176
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	177				177
Net income	1,111		2	466	$ 643
Other comprehensive income (loss)	259	259
Class A Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2019					202,006,067
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 4,259	$ (1,178)	$ 4	$ (2,353)	$ 7,786
Partnership Exchangeable Units Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2019				165,507,199

Consolidated Statements of Eq_2

Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Class A common units
Cash dividend declared by board (in dollars per share)	$ 2.70	$ 2.23	$ 0.92
Partnership exchangeable units
Cash dividend declared by board (in dollars per share)	$ 2	$ 1.80	$ 0.78

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 1,111	$ 1,144	$ 1,235
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	185	180	182
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt	16	0	119
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount	29	29	33
(Income) loss from equity method investments	(11)	(22)	(12)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions	(14)	(33)	77
Net (gains) losses on derivatives	(49)	(40)	31
Share-based compensation expense	68	48	48
Deferred income taxes	58	29	(742)
Other	6	5	18
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable	(53)	19	(30)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets	(15)	(7)	19
Accounts and drafts payable	112	41	14
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability	(51)	(219)	360
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees	(54)	(52)	(20)
Other long-term assets and liabilities	138	43	99
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,476	1,165	1,431
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment	(62)	(86)	(37)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings	8	8	26
Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired	0	0	(1,636)
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net	24	17	772
Other investing activities, net	0	17	17
Net cash used for investing activities	(30)	(44)	(858)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,250	75	5,850
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases	(2,266)	(74)	(2,742)
Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of preferred shares	0	(60)	(3,006)
Payment of financing costs	(50)	(3)	(63)
Distributions paid on Class A, preferred and Partnership exchangeable units	(901)	(728)	(664)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units	0	(561)	(330)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	102	61	29
Proceeds from derivatives	23	0	0
Other financing activities, net	0	5	(10)
Net cash used for financing activities	(842)	(1,285)	(936)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	16	(20)	24
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	620	(184)	(339)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	913	1,097	1,436
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,533	913	1,097
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid	584	561	447
Income taxes paid	$ 248	$ 433	$ 200

Description of Business and Org

Description of Business and Organization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Organization	Description of Business and Organization Description of Business Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (“Partnership”, “we”, “us” or “our”) was formed on August 25, 2014 as a general partnership and was registered on October 27, 2014 as a limited partnership in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Partnership is a successor issuer to Burger King Worldwide, Inc. We franchise and operate quick service restaurants serving premium coffee and other beverage and food products under the Tim Hortons ® brand (“Tim Hortons” or “TH”), fast food hamburgers principally under the Burger King ® brand (“Burger King” or “BK”), and chicken under the Popeyes ® brand (“Popeyes” or “PLK”). We are one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant, or QSR, companies as measured by total number of restaurants. As of December 31, 2019 , we franchised or owned 4,932 Tim Hortons restaurants, 18,838 Burger King restaurants, and 3,316 Popeyes restaurants, for a total of 27,086 restaurants, and operate in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. Approximately 100% of current system-wide restaurants are franchised. We are a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”). RBI is our sole general partner, and as such, RBI has the exclusive right, power and authority to manage, control, administer and operate the business and affairs and to make decisions regarding the undertaking and business of Partnership in accordance with the partnership agreement of Partnership (“partnership agreement”) and applicable laws. All references to “$” or “dollars” are to the currency of the United States unless otherwise indicated. All references to “Canadian dollars” or “C$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and related rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") include our accounts and the accounts of entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in other affiliates that are owned 50% or less where we have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method. We also consider for consolidation entities in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to it. Our maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with VIEs is attributable to accounts and notes receivable balances, outstanding loan guarantees and future lease payments, where applicable. As our franchise and master franchise arrangements provide the franchise and master franchise entities the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such entity that might be a VIE. Tim Hortons has historically entered into certain arrangements in which an operator acquires the right to operate a restaurant, but Tim Hortons owns the restaurant’s assets. In these arrangements, Tim Hortons has the ability to determine which operators manage the restaurants and for what duration. We perform an analysis to determine if the legal entity in which operations are conducted is a VIE and consolidate a VIE entity if we also determine Tim Hortons is the entity’s primary beneficiary (“Restaurant VIEs”). As of December 31, 2019 and 2018 , we determined that we are the primary beneficiary of 35 and 17 Restaurant VIEs, respectively, and accordingly, have consolidated the results of operations, assets and liabilities, and cash flows of these Restaurant VIEs in our Financial Statements. Assets and liabilities related to consolidated VIEs are not significant to our total consolidated assets and liabilities. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not necessarily represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs. Conversely, assets recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims by our creditors as they are not legally included within our general assets. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified in order to be comparable with the current year classifications. Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar, since our term loans and senior secured notes are denominated in U.S. dollars. The functional currency of each of our operating subsidiaries is generally the currency of the economic environment in which the subsidiary primarily does business. Our foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements are translated into U.S. dollars using the foreign exchange rates applicable to the dates of the financial statements. Assets and liabilities are translated using the end-of-period spot foreign exchange rates. Income, expenses and cash flows are translated at the average foreign exchange rates for each period. Equity accounts are translated at historical foreign exchange rates. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the consolidated statements of equity. For any transaction that is denominated in a currency different from the entity’s functional currency, we record a gain or loss based on the difference between the foreign exchange rate at the transaction date and the foreign exchange rate at the transaction settlement date (or rate at period end, if unsettled) which is included within other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Cash and Cash Equivalents All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and credit card receivables are considered cash equivalents. Inventories Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value and consist primarily of raw materials such as green coffee beans and finished goods such as new equipment, parts, paper supplies and restaurant food items. The moving average method is used to determine the cost of raw material and finished goods inventories held for sale to Tim Hortons franchisees. Property and Equipment, net We record property and equipment at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is recognized using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: (i) buildings and improvements – up to 40 years ; (ii) restaurant equipment – up to 17 years ; (iii) furniture, fixtures and other – up to 10 years ; and (iv) manufacturing equipment – up to 25 years . Leasehold improvements to properties where we are the lessee are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement. Major improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred. Leases We transitioned to Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), from ASC Topic 840, Leases (the “Previous Standard”) on January 1, 2019. Our Financial Statements reflect the application of ASC 842 guidance beginning in 2019, while our Financial Statements for prior periods were prepared under the guidance of the Previous Standard. See Note 10, Leases , for further information about our transition to this new lease guidance on a modified retrospective basis using the effective date transition method. In all leases, whether we are the lessor or lessee, we define lease term as the noncancellable term of the lease plus any renewals covered by renewal options that are reasonably certain of exercise based on our assessment of the economic factors relevant to the lessee. The noncancellable term of the lease commences on the date the lessor makes the underlying property in the lease available to the lessee, irrespective of when lease payments begin under the contract. Lessor Accounting We recognize lease payments for operating leases as property revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and property revenue is presented net of any related sales tax. Lease incentive payments we make to lessees are amortized as a reduction in property revenue over the lease term. In accordance with ASC 842, we account for reimbursements of maintenance and property tax costs paid to us by lessees as property revenue. These expenses and reimbursements were presented on a net basis under the Previous Standard. We also have net investments in properties leased to franchisees, which met the criteria of direct financing leases under the Previous Standard. Investments in direct financing leases are recorded on a net basis, consisting of the gross investment and estimated residual value in the lease, less unearned income. Unearned income on direct financing leases is recognized over the lease term yielding a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the lease. We do not remeasure the net investment in a direct financing lease unless the lease is modified and that modification is not accounted for as a separate contract. We recognize variable lease payment income for operating and direct financing leases in the period when changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments are based occur. Lessee Accounting In accordance with ASC 842, in leases where we are the lessee, we recognize a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and lease liability at lease commencement, which are measured by discounting lease payments using our incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. We determine the incremental borrowing rate applicable to each lease by reference to our outstanding secured borrowings and implied spreads over the risk-free discount rates that correspond to the term of each lease, as adjusted for the currency of the lease. Subsequent amortization of the ROU asset and accretion of the lease liability for an operating lease is recognized as a single lease cost, on a straight-line basis, over the lease term. Reductions of the ROU asset and the change in the lease liability are included in changes in Other long-term assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Under the Previous Standard, we did not recognize assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by operating leases and recorded rental expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term, net of any applicable lease incentive amortization. A finance lease ROU asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the useful life of the leased asset or lease term. Interest on each finance lease liability is determined as the amount that results in a constant periodic discount rate on the remaining balance of the liability. Operating lease and finance lease ROU assets are assessed for impairment in accordance with our long-lived asset impairment policy. We reassess lease classification and remeasure ROU assets and lease liabilities when a lease is modified and that modification is not accounted for as a separate contract or upon certain other events that require reassessment in accordance with ASC 842. Maintenance and property tax expenses are accounted for on an accrual basis as variable lease cost. We recognize variable lease cost for operating and finance leases in the period when changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments are based occur. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition of Popeyes in 2017, the acquisition of Tim Hortons in 2014 and the acquisition of Burger King Holdings, Inc. by 3G Capital Partners Ltd. in 2010. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of the Tim Hortons brand, the Burger King brand, and the Popeyes brand (each a “Brand” and together, the “Brands”). Goodwill and the Brands are tested for impairment at least annually as of October 1 of each year and more often if an event occurs or circumstances change which indicate impairment might exist. Our annual impairment tests of goodwill and the Brands may be completed through qualitative assessments. We may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment test for any reporting unit or Brand in any period. We can resume the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit or Brand in any subsequent period. Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for goodwill consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit, or if a qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test that requires us to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we will measure any goodwill impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for the Brands consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that a Brand’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for a Brand, or if a qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a Brand exceeds its fair value, we estimate the fair value of the Brand and compare it to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. We completed our impairment tests for goodwill and the Brands as of October 1, 2019, 2018 and 2017 and no impairment resulted. Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Some of the events or changes in circumstances that would trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy proceedings or other significant financial distress of a lessee; significant negative industry or economic trends; knowledge of transactions involving the sale of similar property at amounts below the carrying value; or our expectation to dispose of long-lived assets before the end of their estimated useful lives. The impairment test for long-lived assets requires us to assess the recoverability of long-lived assets by comparing their net carrying value to the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows directly associated with and arising from use and eventual disposition of the assets or asset group. Long-lived assets are grouped for recognition and measurement of impairment at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets. If the net carrying value of a group of long-lived assets exceeds the sum of related undiscounted estimated future cash flows, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess, if any, of the net carrying value over fair value. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income (loss), but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to equity, net of tax. Our other comprehensive income (loss) is primarily comprised of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on hedging activity, net of tax. Derivative Financial Instruments We recognize and measure all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. We may enter into derivatives that are not initially designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes, but which largely offset the economic impact of certain transactions. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings or recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the hedged item affects earnings, depending on the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify for, and we have applied, hedge accounting treatment. When applying hedge accounting, we designate at a derivative’s inception, the specific assets, liabilities or future commitments being hedged, and assess the hedge’s effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. We discontinue hedge accounting when: (i) we determine that the cash flow derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated or exercised; (iii) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; or (iv) management determines that designation of the derivatives as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate. We do not enter into or hold derivatives for speculative purposes. Disclosures about Fair Value Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market, or if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or liability at the measurement date (the exit price). The fair value is based on assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are assigned a level within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the source of the inputs into the calculation, as follows: Level 1 Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and accounts and drafts payable approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these amounts. We carry all of our derivatives at fair value and value them using various pricing models or discounted cash flow analysis that incorporate observable market parameters, such as interest rate yield curves and currency rates, which are Level 2 inputs. Derivative valuations incorporate credit risk adjustments that are necessary to reflect the probability of default by the counterparty or us. For disclosures about the fair value measurements of our derivative instruments, see Note 12, Derivative Instruments . The following table presents the fair value of our variable rate term debt and senior notes, estimated using inputs based on bid and offer prices that are Level 2 inputs, and principal carrying amount (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes $ 12,075 $ 11,237 Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes 11,900 11,888 The determinations of fair values of certain tangible and intangible assets for purposes of the application of the acquisition method of accounting to the acquisition of Popeyes were based upon Level 3 inputs. The determination of fair values of our reporting units and the determination of the fair value of the Brands for impairment testing using a quantitative approach during 2019 and 2018 were based upon Level 3 inputs. Revenue Recognition We transitioned to FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue From Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), from ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition and ASC Subtopic 952-605, Franchisors - Revenue Recognition (together, the “Previous Standards”) on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. Our Financial Statements reflect the application of ASC 606 guidance beginning in 2018, while our Financial Statements for periods prior to 2018 were prepared under the guidance of the Previous Standards. Sales Sales consist primarily of supply chain sales, which represent sales of products, supplies and restaurant equipment to franchisees, as well as sales to retailers and are presented net of any related sales tax. Orders placed by customers specify the goods to be delivered and transaction prices for supply chain sales. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control over ordered items, generally upon delivery to the customer, which is when the customer obtains physical possession of the goods, legal title is transferred, the customer has all risks and rewards of ownership and an obligation to pay for the goods is created. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight for supply chain sales are accounted for as fulfillment costs and classified as cost of sales. Commencing on January 1, 2018, we classify all sales of restaurant equipment to franchisees as Sales and related cost of equipment sold as Cost of sales. In periods prior to January 1, 2018, we classified sales of restaurant equipment at establishment of a restaurant and in connection with renewal or renovation as Franchise and property revenues and related costs as Franchise and property expense. To a much lesser extent, sales also include Company restaurant sales (including Restaurant VIEs), which consist of sales to restaurant guests. Revenue from Company restaurant sales is recognized at the point of sale. Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that we collect are excluded from revenue. Franchise revenues Franchise revenues consist primarily of royalties, advertising fund contributions, initial and renewal franchise fees and upfront fees from development agreements and master franchise and development agreements (“MFDAs”). Under franchise agreements, we provide franchisees with (i) a franchise license, which includes a license to use our intellectual property and, in those markets where our subsidiaries manage an advertising fund, advertising and promotion management, (ii) pre-opening services, such as training and inspections, and (iii) ongoing services, such as development of training materials and menu items and restaurant monitoring and inspections. The services we provide under franchise agreements are highly interrelated and dependent upon the franchise license and we concluded the services do not represent individually distinct performance obligations. Consequently, we bundle the franchise license performance obligation and promises to provide services into a single performance obligation under ASC 606, which we satisfy by providing a right to use our intellectual property over the term of each franchise agreement. Royalties, including franchisee contributions to advertising funds managed by our subsidiaries, are calculated as a percentage of franchise restaurant sales over the term of the franchise agreement. Under our franchise agreements, advertising contributions paid by franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development, marketing and related activities. Initial and renewal franchise fees are payable by the franchisee upon a new restaurant opening or renewal of an existing franchise agreement. Our franchise agreement royalties, inclusive of advertising fund contributions, represent sales-based royalties that are related entirely to our performance obligation under the franchise agreement and are recognized as franchise sales occur. Additionally, under ASC 606, initial and renewal franchise fees are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective agreement. Under the Previous Standards, initial franchise fees were recognized as revenue when the related restaurant commenced operations and our completion of all material services and conditions. Renewal franchise fees were recognized as revenue upon execution of a new franchise agreement. Our performance obligation under development agreements other than MFDAs generally consists of an obligation to grant exclusive development rights over a stated term. These development rights are not distinct from franchise agreements, so upfront fees paid by franchisees for exclusive development rights are deferred and apportioned to each franchise restaurant opened by the franchisee. The pro rata amount apportioned to each restaurant is accounted for as an initial franchise fee. We have a distinct performance obligation under our MFDAs to grant subfranchising rights over a stated term. Under the terms of MFDAs, we typically either receive an upfront fee paid in cash and/or receive noncash consideration in the form of an equity interest in the master franchisee or an affiliate of the master franchisee. Under the Previous Standards, we accounted for noncash consideration as a nonmonetary exchange and did not record revenue or a basis in the equity interest received in arrangements where we received noncash consideration. These transactions now fall within the scope of ASC 606, which requires us to record investments in the applicable equity method investee and recognize revenue in an amount equal to the fair value of the equity interest received. In accordance with ASC 606, upfront fees from master franchisees, including the fair value of noncash consideration, are deferred and amortized over the MFDA term on a straight-line basis. We may recognize unamortized upfront fees when a contract with a franchisee or master franchisee is modified and is accounted for as a termination of the existing contract. The portion of gift cards sold to customers which are never redeemed is commonly referred to as gift card breakage. Under ASC 606, we recognize gift card breakage income proportionately as each gift card is redeemed using an estimated breakage rate based on our historical experience. Under the Previous Standards, we recognized gift card breakage income for each gift card's remaining balance when redemption of that balance was deemed remote. Property revenues Property revenues consists of rental income from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees. Property revenues are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance for leases and are excluded from the scope of ASC 606. Advertising and Promotional Costs Company restaurants and franchise restaurants contribute to advertising funds that our subsidiaries manage in the United States and Canada and certain other international markets. The advertising funds expense the production costs of advertising when the advertisements are first aired or displayed. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed in the period incurred. Under our franchise agreements, advertising contributions received from franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development, marketing and related activities. As a result of our transition to ASC 606, advertising contributions received from franchisees are included in franchise and property revenues and advertising expenses are included as selling, general and administrative expenses commencing on January 1, 2018. Advertising expenses included in selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $858 million for 2019 and $793 million for 2018. Prior to January 1, 2018, since we were deemed to be acting as an agent for these specifically designated contributions in accordance with the Previous Standards, the revenues and expenses of the advertising funds were generally netted in our consolidated statements of operations. Prior to our transition to ASC 606, advertising expenses, which primarily consisted of advertising contributions by Company restaurants (including Restaurant VIEs) based on a percentage of gross sales, totaled $7 million for 2017 and were included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As a result of our transition to ASC 606, the advertising contributions by Company restaurants (including Restaurant VIEs) are eliminated in consolidation in 2019 and 2018. Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the related debt agreement into interest expense using the effective interest method. Income Taxes Amounts in the Financial Statements related to income taxes are calculated using the principles of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes . Under these principles, deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for tax purposes, as well as tax credit carry-forwards and loss carry-forwards. These deferred taxes are measured by applying currently enacted tax rates. A deferred tax asset is recognized when it is considered more-likely-than-not to be realized. The effects of changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized in income in the year in which the law is enacted. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in the financial statements when it is more-likely-than-not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit with greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Translation gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign deferred tax assets or liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are classified as other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Share-based Compensation Compensation expense related to the issuance of share-based awards to our employees is measured at fair value on the grant date. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value stock options. The compensation expense for awards that vest over a future service period is recognized over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis, adjusted for estimated forfeitures of awards that are not expected to vest. We use historical data to estimate forfeitures for share-based awards. The compensation expense for awards that do not require future service is recognized immediately. Upon the end of the service period, compensation expense is adjusted to account for the actual forfeiture rate. Cash settled share-based awards are classified as liabilities and are re-measured at the end of each reporting period. The compensation expense for awards that contain performance conditions is recognized when it is probable that the performance conditions will be achieved. Restructuring The determination of when we accrue for employee involuntary termination benefits depends on whether the termination benefits are provided under an on-going benefit arrangement or under a one-time benefit arrangement. We record charges for ongoing benefit arrangements in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits . We record charges for one-time benefit arrangements in accordance with ASC Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations . New Accounting Pronouncements Lease Accounting – In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on leases. We adopted this new guidance on January 1, 2019. See Note 10, Leases , for further information about our transition to this new lease accounting standard. Goodwill Impairment – In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance to simplify how an entity measures goodwill impairment by removing the second step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. An entity will no longer be required to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. Instead, impairment will be measured at the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The amendment requires prospective adoption and is effective commencing in 2020 with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this new guidance and it did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements. Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects – In February 2018, the FASB issued guidance which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to retained earnings for the tax effects of certain items within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The amendment was effective commencing in 2019 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements. Share-based payment arrangements with nonemployees – In June 2018, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to nonemployees for goods and services. Most of the guidance on such payments to nonemployees would

Popeyes Acquisition

Popeyes Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Popeyes Acquisition	Popeyes Acquisition On March 27, 2017 , we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (the “Popeyes Acquisition”). Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. is one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurant companies and its global footprint complements RBI’s existing portfolio. Like our other brands, the Popeyes brand is managed independently, while benefiting from our global scale and resources. The Popeyes Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Total consideration in connection with the Popeyes Acquisition was $1,655 million , which includes $33 million for the settlement of equity awards. The consideration was funded through (1) cash on hand of approximately $355 million , and (2) $1,300 million from incremental borrowings under our Term Loan Facility. Fees and expenses related to the Popeyes Acquisition and related financings totaled $34 million consisting primarily of professional fees and compensation related expenses, all of which are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. These fees and expenses were funded through cash on hand. The final allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is presented in the table below (in millions): March 27, 2017 Total current assets $ 64 Property and equipment 114 Intangible assets 1,405 Other assets 1 Total current liabilities (73 ) Total debt and capital lease obligations (159 ) Deferred income taxes (523 ) Other liabilities (20 ) Total identifiable net assets 809 Goodwill 846 Total consideration $ 1,655 Intangible assets include $1,355 million related to the Popeyes brand, $41 million related to franchise agreements and $9 million related to favorable leases. The Popeyes brand has been assigned an indefinite life and, therefore, will not be amortized, but rather tested annually for impairment. Franchise agreements have a weighted average amortization period of 17 years. Favorable leases have a weighted average amortization period of 14 years. Goodwill attributable to the Popeyes Acquisition will not be amortizable or deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is considered to represent the value associated with the workforce and synergies anticipated to be realized as a combined company. The Popeyes Acquisition is not material to our Financial Statements, and therefore, supplemental pro forma financial information related to the acquisition is not included herein.

Earnings Per Unit

Earnings Per Unit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Unit	Earnings Per Unit Partnership uses the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, RBI, as the holder of the Class A common units, is entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount equal to the aggregate dividends payable by RBI to holders of RBI common shares, and the holders of Class B exchangeable limited partnership units (the “Partnership exchangeable units”) are entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount per unit equal to the dividends payable by RBI on each RBI common share. Partnership’s net income available to common unitholders is allocated between the Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units on a fully-distributed basis and reflects residual net income after noncontrolling interests, Partnership preferred unit distributions and gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units. Basic and diluted earnings per Class A common unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to Class A common unitholders by the weighted average number of Class A common units outstanding for the period. Basic and diluted earnings per Partnership exchangeable unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to the Partnership exchangeable units by the weighted average number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding during the period. There are no dilutive securities for Partnership as the exercise of stock options will not affect the numbers of Class A common units or Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. However, the issuance of shares by RBI in future periods will affect the allocation of net income attributable to common unitholders between Partnership’s Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units. The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per unit calculations (in millions, except per unit amounts): 2019 2018 2017 Allocation of net income among partner interests: Net income allocated to Class A common unitholders $ 643 $ 612 $ 626 Net income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholders 466 531 585 Net income attributable to common unitholders $ 1,109 $ 1,143 $ 1,211 Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units: Weighted average Class A common units 202 202 202 Weighted average Partnership exchangeable units 194 216 226 Earnings per unit - basic and diluted: Class A common units (a) $ 3.18 $ 3.03 $ 3.10 Partnership exchangeable units (a) $ 2.40 $ 2.46 $ 2.59 (a)

Property and Equipment, net

Property and Equipment, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, net	Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment, net, consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 1,006 $ 998 Buildings and improvements 1,148 1,145 Restaurant equipment 109 99 Furniture, fixtures, and other 210 182 Finance leases 245 257 Construction in progress 35 19 2,753 2,700 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (746 ) (704 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,007 $ 1,996 Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment totaled $136 million for 2019 , $148 million for 2018 and $150 million for 2017 . Included in our property and equipment, net at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are $222 million and $180 million , respectively, of assets leased under finance leases (mostly buildings and improvements), net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $23 million and $77 million , respectively.

Intangible Assets, net and Good

Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill	Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill Intangible assets, net and goodwill consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Identifiable assets subject to amortization: Franchise agreements $ 720 $ (225 ) $ 495 $ 705 $ (194 ) $ 511 Favorable leases (a) 127 (65 ) 62 407 (200 ) 207 Subtotal 847 (290 ) 557 1,112 (394 ) 718 Indefinite lived intangible assets: Tim Hortons brand $ 6,534 $ — $ 6,534 $ 6,259 $ — $ 6,259 Burger King brand 2,117 — 2,117 2,131 — 2,131 Popeyes brand 1,355 — 1,355 1,355 — 1,355 Subtotal 10,006 — 10,006 9,745 — 9,745 Intangible assets, net $ 10,563 $ 10,463 Goodwill Tim Hortons segment $ 4,207 $ 4,038 Burger King segment 598 602 Popeyes segment 846 846 Total $ 5,651 $ 5,486 (a) The decrease in favorable leases primarily reflects the reclassification of favorable leases where we are the lessee to operating lease right-of-use assets in connection with our transition to ASC 842. See Note 10, Leases . Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $44 million for 2019 , $70 million for 2018 , and $72 million for 2017 . The change in the brands and goodwill balances during 2019 was due principally to the impact of foreign currency translation. As of December 31, 2019 , the estimated future amortization expense on identifiable assets subject to amortization is as follows (in millions): Twelve-months ended December 31, Amount 2020 $ 44 2021 41 2022 40 2023 38 2024 36 Thereafter 358 Total $ 557

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments The aggregate carrying amount of our equity method investments was $266 million and $259 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively, and is included as a component of Other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets. TH and BK both have equity method investments. PLK does not have any equity method investments. With respect to our TH business, the most significant equity method investment is our 50.0% joint venture interest with The Wendy’s Company (the “TIMWEN Partnership”), which jointly holds real estate underlying Canadian combination restaurants. Distributions received from this joint venture were $13 million , $13 million and $12 million during 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The aggregate market value of our 15.4% equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) based on the quoted market price on December 31, 2019 is approximately $66 million . The aggregate market value of our 9.8% equity interest in BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes S.A. based on the quoted market price on December 31, 2019 is approximately $99 million . No quoted market prices are available for our other equity method investments. We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons or Burger King restaurants. Franchise and property revenue recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest consist of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Revenues from affiliates: Royalties $ 345 $ 310 $ 175 Property revenues 33 36 27 Franchise fees and other revenue 10 11 26 Total $ 388 $ 357 $ 228 We recognized rent expense associated with the TIMWEN Partnership of $19 million , $20 million , and $20 million during 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. At December 31, 2019 and 2018 , we had $47 million and $41 million , respectively, of accounts receivable from our equity method investments which were recorded in accounts and notes receivable, net in our consolidated balance sheets. (Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss, non-cash dilution gains or losses from changes in our ownership interests in equity method investees and basis difference amortization. We recorded increases to the carrying value of our equity method investment balances and non-cash dilution gains in the amounts of $11 million and $20 million during 2019 and 2018 , respectively. No non-cash dilution gains were recorded during 2017 . The dilution gains resulted from the issuance of capital stock by our equity method investees, which reduced our ownership interests in these equity method investments. The dilution gains we recorded in connection with the issuance of capital stock reflect adjustments to the differences between the amount of underlying equity in the net assets of equity method investees before and after their issuance of capital stock.

Other Accrued Liabilities and O

Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities	Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities Other accrued liabilities (current) and other liabilities, net (non-current) consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Current: Dividend payable $ 232 $ 207 Interest payable 71 87 Accrued compensation and benefits 57 69 Taxes payable 126 113 Deferred income 35 27 Accrued advertising expenses 40 30 Restructuring and other provisions 8 11 Current portion of operating lease liabilities (a) 126 — Other 95 93 Other accrued liabilities $ 790 $ 637 Non-current: Taxes payable $ 579 $ 493 Contract liabilities (see Note 16) 541 486 Derivatives liabilities 341 179 Unfavorable leases (b) 103 192 Accrued pension 65 64 Accrued lease straight-lining liability (b) — 69 Deferred income 25 22 Other 44 42 Other liabilities, net $ 1,698 $ 1,547 (a) Represents the current portion of operating lease liabilities recognized in connection with our transition to ASC 842. See Note 10, Leases . (b) The decreases in unfavorable leases and accrued lease straight-lining liability reflect the reclassification of unfavorable leases and lease straight-lining liability where we are the lessee in the underlying operating lease to the right-of-use assets recorded for the underlying lease in connection with our transition to ASC 842. See Note 10, Leases .

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026) $ 5,350 $ 6,338 Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024) 750 — 2015 4.625% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2022) — 1,250 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024) 1,500 1,500 2019 3.875% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028) 750 — 2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025) 2,800 2,800 2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028) 750 — Other (a) 81 150 Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issuance discount (148 ) (145 ) Total debt, net 11,833 11,893 Less: current maturities of debt (74 ) (70 ) Total long-term debt $ 11,759 $ 11,823 (a) The decrease in Other reflects the derecognition of obligations associated with build-to-suit leases recorded under the Previous Standard. Liabilities associated with build-to-suit leases were remeasured and recorded as finance lease liabilities in conjunction with our transition to ASC 842. Credit Facilities On September 6, 2019 , two of our subsidiaries (the "Borrowers") entered into a fourth incremental facility amendment (the "Fourth Incremental Amendment") to the credit agreement governing our senior secured term loan facilities (the "Term Loan Facilities") and our senior secured revolving credit facility (including revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit) (the "Revolving Credit Facility" and together with the Term Loan Facilities, the "Credit Facilities"). Under the Fourth Incremental Amendment, (i) we obtained a new term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $750 million (the "Term Loan A") with a maturity date of October 7, 2024 (subject to earlier maturity in specified circumstances), (ii) the interest rate applicable to the Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility is, at our option, either (a) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00% , plus an applicable margin varying from 0.00% to 0.50% , or (b) a Eurocurrency rate, subject to a floor of 0.00% , plus an applicable margin varying between 0.75% and 1.50% , in each case, determined by reference to a net first lien leverage based pricing grid, (iii) the aggregate principal amount of the commitments under our Revolving Credit Facility was increased to $1,000 million , (iv) the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility was extended from October 13, 2022 to October 7, 2024 (subject to earlier maturity in specified circumstances), and (v) the commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility was decreased from 0.25% to 0.15% . At December 31, 2019 , the weighted average interest rate on the Term Loan A was 3.05% . The principal amount of the Term Loan A amortizes in quarterly installments equal to $5 million until October 7, 2022 and thereafter in quarterly installments equal to $9 million until maturity, with the balance payable at maturity. The Term Loan A will require compliance with a net first lien leverage ratio (described below). Except as described herein, the Fourth Incremental Amendment did not materially change the terms of the Credit Facilities. In connection with the Fourth Incremental Amendment, we capitalized approximately $7 million in debt issuance costs. Prior to obtaining the Term Loan A, our Credit Facilities included only one senior secured term loan facility (the "Term Loan B"). In September 2019, we voluntarily prepaid $235 million principal amount of our Term Loan B and, in connection with this prepayment, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $4 million that primarily reflects the write-off of related unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts. On November 19, 2019 , the Borrowers entered into a fourth amendment (the "Fourth Amendment") to the credit agreement governing our Credit Facilities. Under the Fourth Amendment, (i) the outstanding aggregate principal amount under our Term Loan B was decreased to $5,350 million as a result of a repayment of $720 million from a portion of the net proceeds of the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes (defined below), (ii) the interest rate applicable to our Term Loan B was reduced to, at our option, either (a) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00% , plus an applicable margin of 0.75% , or (b) a Eurocurrency rate, subject to a floor of 0.00% , plus an applicable margin of 1.75% , and (iii) the maturity date of our Term Loan B was extended from February 17, 2024 to November 19, 2026 . At December 31, 2019 , the weighted average interest rate on the Term Loan B was 3.55% . The principal amount of the Term Loan B amortizes in quarterly installments equal to $13 million until maturity, with the balance payable at maturity. Except as described herein, the Fourth Amendment did not materially change the terms of the Credit Facilities. In connection with the Fourth Amendment, we capitalized approximately $24 million in debt issuance costs and original issue discount and recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $16 million that primarily reflects the write-off of related unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts and fees incurred. Revolving Credit Facility As of December 31, 2019 , we had no amounts outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility. Funds available under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt or to make distributions to RBI for RBI to repurchase its common shares, to repurchase Class B exchangeable limited partnership units, to fund acquisitions or capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125 million letter of credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount of outstanding letters of credit. Under the Fourth Incremental Amendment, the interest rate applicable to amounts drawn under each letter of credit decreased from a range of 1.25% to 2.00% to a range of 0.75% to 1.50% , depending on our net first lien leverage ratio. As of December 31, 2019 , we had $2 million of letters of credit issued against the Revolving Credit Facility, and our borrowing availability was $998 million . Obligations under the Credit Facilities are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the direct parent company of one of the Borrowers and substantially all of its Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries (the “Credit Guarantors”). Amounts borrowed under the Credit Facilities are secured on a first priority basis by a perfected security interest in substantially all of the present and future property (subject to certain exceptions) of each Borrower and Credit Guarantor. 2017 4.25% Senior Notes During 2017, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $1,500 million of 4.25% first lien senior notes due May 15, 2024 (the “2017 4.25% Senior Notes”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes, together with other sources of liquidity, were used to redeem all of the outstanding RBI Class A 9.0% cumulative compounding perpetual voting preferred shares (see Note 13, Partnership Preferred Units ) and for other general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $13 million in debt issuance costs. Obligations under the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the Borrowers and substantially all of the Borrowers' Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries (the “Note Guarantors”). The 2017 4.25% Senior Notes are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities. Our 2017 4.25% Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after May 15, 2020 at the redemption prices set forth in the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture also contains redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and equity offerings, among others. 2019 3.875% Senior Notes On September 24, 2019 , the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the "2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture") in connection with the issuance of $750 million of 3.875% first lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the "2019 3.875% Senior Notes"). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes and a portion of the net proceeds from the Term Loan A were used to redeem the entire outstanding principal balance of $1,250 million of 4.625% first lien secured notes due January 15, 2022 (the "2015 4.625% Senior Notes") and to pay related fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance of the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $10 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption of the entire outstanding principal balance of the 2015 4.625% Senior Notes, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $3 million that primarily reflects the write-off of related unamortized debt issuance costs. Obligations under the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the Borrowers and substantially all of the Borrowers' Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries (the "Note Guarantors"). The 2019 3.875% Senior Notes are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future first lien senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities. Our 2019 3.875% Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after September 15, 2022 at the redemption prices set forth in the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture also contains redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and equity offerings, among others. 2017 5.00% Senior Notes During 2017, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $2,800 million of 5.00% second lien senior notes due October 15, 2025 (the “2017 5.00% Senior Notes”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes were used to redeem the entire outstanding principal balance of $2,250 million of 6.00% second lien secured notes due April 1, 2022 (the “2014 6.00% Senior Notes”), pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $15 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the full redemption of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $102 million that primarily reflects the payment of premiums to redeem the notes and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. Obligations under the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a second priority senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the Note Guarantors. The 2017 5.00% Senior Notes are second lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities. Our 2017 5.00% Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after October 15, 2020 at the redemption prices set forth in the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture also contains redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and equity offerings, among others. 2019 4.375% Senior Notes On November 19, 2019 , the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $750 million of 4.375% second lien senior notes due January 15, 2028 (the “2019 4.375% Senior Notes”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes, together with cash on hand, were used to repay $720 million of the Term Loan B outstanding aggregate principal balance and to pay related fees and expenses in connection with the Fourth Amendment. In connection with the issuance of the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $6 million in debt issuance costs. Obligations under the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a second priority senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the Note Guarantors. The 2019 4.375% Senior Notes are second lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities. Our 2019 4.375% Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after November 15, 2022 at the redemption prices set forth in the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture also contains redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and equity offerings, among others. Restrictions and Covenants Our Credit Facilities, 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture, 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture and 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture contain a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to: incur additional indebtedness; incur liens; engage in mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; sell assets; pay dividends and make other payments in respect of capital stock; make investments, loans and advances; pay or modify the terms of certain indebtedness; and engage in certain transactions with affiliates. In addition, under the Credit Facilities, the Borrowers are not permitted to exceed a first lien senior secured leverage ratio of 6.50 to 1.00 when, as of the end of any fiscal quarter beginning with the first fiscal quarter of 2020, (1) any amounts are outstanding under the Term Loan A and/or (2) the sum of (i) the amount of letters of credit outstanding exceeding $50 million (other than those that are cash collateralized); (ii) outstanding amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility and (iii) outstanding amounts of swing line loans, exceeds 30.0% of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. The restrictions under the Credit Facilities, the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture, the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture, and the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture have resulted in substantially all of our consolidated assets being restricted. As of December 31, 2019 , we were in compliance with applicable debt covenants under the Credit Facilities, 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture, 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture and 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture and there were no limitations on our ability to draw on the remaining availability under our Revolving Credit Facility. TH Facility One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount of C$225 million (increased from C$100 million during 2019) with a maturity date of October 4, 2025 (the “TH Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the TH Facility is the Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to 0.40% , at our option. Obligations under the TH Facility are guaranteed by three of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the TH Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of December 31, 2019 , we had outstanding C$100 million under the TH Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 3.45% and we are permitted to draw down on the TH Facility until May 23, 2020. Other On March 27, 2017, we repaid $156 million of debt assumed in connection with the Popeyes Acquisition. Additionally, $36 million of Tim Hortons Series 1 notes were repaid on June 1, 2017, the original maturity date. Debt Issuance Costs During 2019 and 2017, we incurred aggregate deferred financing costs of $50 million and $63 million , respectively. No significant deferred financing costs were incurred in 2018. Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt During 2019, we recorded a $23 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, which primarily reflects the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts in connection with the prepayment and refinancing of the Term Loan B and the redemption of our 2015 4.625% Senior Notes. During 2017, we recorded a $122 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, which primarily reflects the payment of premiums to redeem our 2014 6.00% Senior Notes and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts in connection with the refinancing of our Term Loan Facility and the redemption of our 2014 6.00% Senior Notes. Maturities The aggregate maturities of our long-term debt as of December 31, 2019 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended December 31, Principal Amount 2020 $ 74 2021 75 2022 81 2023 98 2024 2,212 Thereafter 9,441 Total $ 11,981 Interest Expense, net Interest expense, net consists of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Debt (a) $ 503 $ 498 $ 484 Finance lease obligations 20 23 21 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 29 33 Interest income (20 ) (15 ) (26 ) Interest expense, net $ 532 $ 535 $ 512 (a) Amount includes $70 million and $60 million benefit during 2019 and 2018 , respectively, related to the amortization of the Excluded Component as defined in Note 12, Derivatives .

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases As of December 31, 2019 , we leased or subleased 5,272 restaurant properties to franchisees and 182 non-restaurant properties to third parties under operating leases and direct financing leases where we are the lessor. Initial lease terms generally range from 10 to 20 years . Most leases to franchisees provide for fixed monthly payments and many provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specific levels. Lessees typically bear the cost of maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We lease land, buildings, equipment, office space and warehouse space from third parties. Land and building leases generally have an initial term of 10 to 20 years , while land-only leases generally have an initial term of 20 years , and most leases provide for fixed monthly payments. Many of these leases provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent payments, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specified levels. Most leases also obligate us to pay, as lessee, variable lease cost related to maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We transitioned to ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the effective date transition method. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by finance and operating leases with lease terms of more than 12 months and amends various other aspects of accounting for leases by lessees and lessors. In connection with our transition to ASC 842, we elected the package of practical expedients under which we did not reassess the classification of our existing leases, reevaluate whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases or reassess initial direct costs under the new guidance. We also elected lessee and lessor practical expedients to not separate non-lease components comprised of maintenance from lease components for real estate leases that commenced prior to our transition to ASC 842, as well as for real estate leases that commence or that are modified subsequent to our transition to ASC 842. We did not elect the practical expedient that permitted a reassessment of lease terms for existing leases. Financial Statement Impact of Transition to ASC 842 Transition Impact on January 1, 2019 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Our transition to ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The $21 million cumulative effect of our transition to ASC 842 is reflected as an adjustment to January 1, 2019 Partners' capital. Our transition to ASC 842 resulted in the following adjustments to our consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2018 Adjustments January 1, 2019 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 — 60 Total current assets 1,500 — 1,500 Property and equipment, net 1,996 26 (a) 2,022 Operating lease assets, net — 1,143 (b) 1,143 Intangible assets, net 10,463 (133 ) (c) 10,330 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 — 642 Total assets $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ — $ 513 Other accrued liabilities 637 114 (d) 751 Gift card liability 167 — 167 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 114 1,522 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 (65 ) (e) 11,758 Finance leases, net of current portion 226 62 (e) 288 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion — 1,028 (f) 1,028 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (132 ) (g) 1,415 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 8 (h) 1,527 Total liabilities 16,523 1,015 17,538 Partners' capital: Class A common units 4,323 12 (i) 4,335 Partnership exchangeable units 730 9 (i) 739 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 21 3,637 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 21 3,639 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 (a) Represents the net change in assets recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (b) Represents the capitalization of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets equal to the amount of recognized operating lease liability, adjusted by the net carrying amounts of related favorable lease assets and unfavorable lease liabilities in which we are the lessee and straight-line rent accruals, which were reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (c) Represents the net carrying amount of favorable lease assets associated with leases in which we are the lessee, which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (d) Represents the current portion of operating lease liabilities. (e) Represents the net change in liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (f) Represents the recognition of operating lease liabilities, net of current portion. (g) Represents the net carrying amount of unfavorable lease liabilities associated with leases in which we are the lessee and $64 million of straight-line rent accruals which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (h) Represents the net tax effects of the adjustments noted above, with a corresponding adjustment to Partners’ capital. (i) Represents net change in assets and liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases and the tax effects of adjustments noted above. Partnership as Lessor Assets leased to franchisees and others under operating leases where we are the lessor and which are included within our property and equipment, net are as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 905 $ 906 Buildings and improvements 1,142 1,175 Restaurant equipment 18 17 2,065 2,098 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (472 ) (475 ) Property and equipment leased, net $ 1,593 $ 1,623 Our net investment in direct financing leases is as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 ASC 842 Previous Standard Future rents to be received: Future minimum lease receipts $ 49 $ 60 Contingent rents (a) 19 29 Estimated unguaranteed residual value 15 16 Unearned income (26 ) (35 ) 57 70 Current portion included within accounts receivables (9 ) (16 ) Net investment in property leased to franchisees $ 48 $ 54 (a) Amounts represent estimated contingent rents recorded in connection with the acquisition method of accounting. Property revenues are comprised primarily of rental income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases with franchisees as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 ASC 842 Previous Standard Rental income: Minimum lease payments $ 448 $ 454 $ 464 Variable lease payments 370 273 284 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net 7 8 8 Subtotal - lease income from operating leases 825 735 756 Earned income on direct financing leases 8 9 9 Total property revenues $ 833 $ 744 $ 765 Partnership as Lessee Lease cost, rent expense and other information associated with these lease commitments is as follows (in millions): Lease Cost (Income) 2019 ASC 842 Operating lease cost $ 210 Operating lease variable lease cost 198 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets 27 Interest on lease liabilities 20 Sublease income (631 ) Total lease cost (income) $ (176 ) Rent Expense 2018 2017 Previous Standard Rental expense: Minimum $ 201 $ 198 Contingent 71 71 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable payable lease contracts, net 9 10 Total rental expense (a) $ 281 $ 279 (a) Amounts include rental expense related to properties subleased to franchisees of $263 million for 2018 and 2017 . Lease Term and Discount Rate as of December 31, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): Operating leases 10.9 years Finance leases 11.2 years Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.2 % Finance leases 7.1 % Other Information for 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 194 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 20 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 26 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations $ 18 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations $ 163 As of December 31, 2019 , future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2020 $ 9 $ 429 $ 46 $ 204 2021 7 406 45 192 2022 5 383 43 179 2023 5 359 40 164 2024 4 327 39 149 Thereafter 19 1,672 249 872 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 49 $ 3,576 462 1,760 Less amount representing interest (147 ) (545 ) Present value of minimum lease payments 315 1,215 Current portion of lease obligations (27 ) (126 ) Long-term portion of lease obligations $ 288 $ 1,089 (a) Minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,397 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases. As of December 31, 2018, future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2019 $ 14 $ 416 $ 38 $ 183 2020 10 388 36 172 2021 7 360 34 158 2022 5 331 33 145 2023 5 306 30 130 Thereafter 19 1,704 201 831 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 60 $ 3,505 372 $ 1,619 Less amount representing interest (125 ) Present value of minimum finance lease payments 247 Current portion of finance lease obligation (21 ) Long-term portion of finance lease obligation $ 226 (a) Minimum lease commitments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,290 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases.
Leases	Leases As of December 31, 2019 , we leased or subleased 5,272 restaurant properties to franchisees and 182 non-restaurant properties to third parties under operating leases and direct financing leases where we are the lessor. Initial lease terms generally range from 10 to 20 years . Most leases to franchisees provide for fixed monthly payments and many provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specific levels. Lessees typically bear the cost of maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We lease land, buildings, equipment, office space and warehouse space from third parties. Land and building leases generally have an initial term of 10 to 20 years , while land-only leases generally have an initial term of 20 years , and most leases provide for fixed monthly payments. Many of these leases provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent payments, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specified levels. Most leases also obligate us to pay, as lessee, variable lease cost related to maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We transitioned to ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the effective date transition method. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by finance and operating leases with lease terms of more than 12 months and amends various other aspects of accounting for leases by lessees and lessors. In connection with our transition to ASC 842, we elected the package of practical expedients under which we did not reassess the classification of our existing leases, reevaluate whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases or reassess initial direct costs under the new guidance. We also elected lessee and lessor practical expedients to not separate non-lease components comprised of maintenance from lease components for real estate leases that commenced prior to our transition to ASC 842, as well as for real estate leases that commence or that are modified subsequent to our transition to ASC 842. We did not elect the practical expedient that permitted a reassessment of lease terms for existing leases. Financial Statement Impact of Transition to ASC 842 Transition Impact on January 1, 2019 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Our transition to ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The $21 million cumulative effect of our transition to ASC 842 is reflected as an adjustment to January 1, 2019 Partners' capital. Our transition to ASC 842 resulted in the following adjustments to our consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2018 Adjustments January 1, 2019 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 — 60 Total current assets 1,500 — 1,500 Property and equipment, net 1,996 26 (a) 2,022 Operating lease assets, net — 1,143 (b) 1,143 Intangible assets, net 10,463 (133 ) (c) 10,330 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 — 642 Total assets $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ — $ 513 Other accrued liabilities 637 114 (d) 751 Gift card liability 167 — 167 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 114 1,522 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 (65 ) (e) 11,758 Finance leases, net of current portion 226 62 (e) 288 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion — 1,028 (f) 1,028 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (132 ) (g) 1,415 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 8 (h) 1,527 Total liabilities 16,523 1,015 17,538 Partners' capital: Class A common units 4,323 12 (i) 4,335 Partnership exchangeable units 730 9 (i) 739 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 21 3,637 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 21 3,639 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 (a) Represents the net change in assets recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (b) Represents the capitalization of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets equal to the amount of recognized operating lease liability, adjusted by the net carrying amounts of related favorable lease assets and unfavorable lease liabilities in which we are the lessee and straight-line rent accruals, which were reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (c) Represents the net carrying amount of favorable lease assets associated with leases in which we are the lessee, which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (d) Represents the current portion of operating lease liabilities. (e) Represents the net change in liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (f) Represents the recognition of operating lease liabilities, net of current portion. (g) Represents the net carrying amount of unfavorable lease liabilities associated with leases in which we are the lessee and $64 million of straight-line rent accruals which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (h) Represents the net tax effects of the adjustments noted above, with a corresponding adjustment to Partners’ capital. (i) Represents net change in assets and liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases and the tax effects of adjustments noted above. Partnership as Lessor Assets leased to franchisees and others under operating leases where we are the lessor and which are included within our property and equipment, net are as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 905 $ 906 Buildings and improvements 1,142 1,175 Restaurant equipment 18 17 2,065 2,098 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (472 ) (475 ) Property and equipment leased, net $ 1,593 $ 1,623 Our net investment in direct financing leases is as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 ASC 842 Previous Standard Future rents to be received: Future minimum lease receipts $ 49 $ 60 Contingent rents (a) 19 29 Estimated unguaranteed residual value 15 16 Unearned income (26 ) (35 ) 57 70 Current portion included within accounts receivables (9 ) (16 ) Net investment in property leased to franchisees $ 48 $ 54 (a) Amounts represent estimated contingent rents recorded in connection with the acquisition method of accounting. Property revenues are comprised primarily of rental income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases with franchisees as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 ASC 842 Previous Standard Rental income: Minimum lease payments $ 448 $ 454 $ 464 Variable lease payments 370 273 284 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net 7 8 8 Subtotal - lease income from operating leases 825 735 756 Earned income on direct financing leases 8 9 9 Total property revenues $ 833 $ 744 $ 765 Partnership as Lessee Lease cost, rent expense and other information associated with these lease commitments is as follows (in millions): Lease Cost (Income) 2019 ASC 842 Operating lease cost $ 210 Operating lease variable lease cost 198 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets 27 Interest on lease liabilities 20 Sublease income (631 ) Total lease cost (income) $ (176 ) Rent Expense 2018 2017 Previous Standard Rental expense: Minimum $ 201 $ 198 Contingent 71 71 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable payable lease contracts, net 9 10 Total rental expense (a) $ 281 $ 279 (a) Amounts include rental expense related to properties subleased to franchisees of $263 million for 2018 and 2017 . Lease Term and Discount Rate as of December 31, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): Operating leases 10.9 years Finance leases 11.2 years Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.2 % Finance leases 7.1 % Other Information for 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 194 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 20 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 26 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations $ 18 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations $ 163 As of December 31, 2019 , future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2020 $ 9 $ 429 $ 46 $ 204 2021 7 406 45 192 2022 5 383 43 179 2023 5 359 40 164 2024 4 327 39 149 Thereafter 19 1,672 249 872 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 49 $ 3,576 462 1,760 Less amount representing interest (147 ) (545 ) Present value of minimum lease payments 315 1,215 Current portion of lease obligations (27 ) (126 ) Long-term portion of lease obligations $ 288 $ 1,089 (a) Minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,397 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases. As of December 31, 2018, future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2019 $ 14 $ 416 $ 38 $ 183 2020 10 388 36 172 2021 7 360 34 158 2022 5 331 33 145 2023 5 306 30 130 Thereafter 19 1,704 201 831 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 60 $ 3,505 372 $ 1,619 Less amount representing interest (125 ) Present value of minimum finance lease payments 247 Current portion of finance lease obligation (21 ) Long-term portion of finance lease obligation $ 226 (a) Minimum lease commitments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,290 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases.
Leases	Leases As of December 31, 2019 , we leased or subleased 5,272 restaurant properties to franchisees and 182 non-restaurant properties to third parties under operating leases and direct financing leases where we are the lessor. Initial lease terms generally range from 10 to 20 years . Most leases to franchisees provide for fixed monthly payments and many provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specific levels. Lessees typically bear the cost of maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We lease land, buildings, equipment, office space and warehouse space from third parties. Land and building leases generally have an initial term of 10 to 20 years , while land-only leases generally have an initial term of 20 years , and most leases provide for fixed monthly payments. Many of these leases provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent payments, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specified levels. Most leases also obligate us to pay, as lessee, variable lease cost related to maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We transitioned to ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the effective date transition method. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by finance and operating leases with lease terms of more than 12 months and amends various other aspects of accounting for leases by lessees and lessors. In connection with our transition to ASC 842, we elected the package of practical expedients under which we did not reassess the classification of our existing leases, reevaluate whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases or reassess initial direct costs under the new guidance. We also elected lessee and lessor practical expedients to not separate non-lease components comprised of maintenance from lease components for real estate leases that commenced prior to our transition to ASC 842, as well as for real estate leases that commence or that are modified subsequent to our transition to ASC 842. We did not elect the practical expedient that permitted a reassessment of lease terms for existing leases. Financial Statement Impact of Transition to ASC 842 Transition Impact on January 1, 2019 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Our transition to ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The $21 million cumulative effect of our transition to ASC 842 is reflected as an adjustment to January 1, 2019 Partners' capital. Our transition to ASC 842 resulted in the following adjustments to our consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2018 Adjustments January 1, 2019 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 — 60 Total current assets 1,500 — 1,500 Property and equipment, net 1,996 26 (a) 2,022 Operating lease assets, net — 1,143 (b) 1,143 Intangible assets, net 10,463 (133 ) (c) 10,330 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 — 642 Total assets $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ — $ 513 Other accrued liabilities 637 114 (d) 751 Gift card liability 167 — 167 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 114 1,522 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 (65 ) (e) 11,758 Finance leases, net of current portion 226 62 (e) 288 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion — 1,028 (f) 1,028 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (132 ) (g) 1,415 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 8 (h) 1,527 Total liabilities 16,523 1,015 17,538 Partners' capital: Class A common units 4,323 12 (i) 4,335 Partnership exchangeable units 730 9 (i) 739 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 21 3,637 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 21 3,639 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 (a) Represents the net change in assets recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (b) Represents the capitalization of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets equal to the amount of recognized operating lease liability, adjusted by the net carrying amounts of related favorable lease assets and unfavorable lease liabilities in which we are the lessee and straight-line rent accruals, which were reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (c) Represents the net carrying amount of favorable lease assets associated with leases in which we are the lessee, which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (d) Represents the current portion of operating lease liabilities. (e) Represents the net change in liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (f) Represents the recognition of operating lease liabilities, net of current portion. (g) Represents the net carrying amount of unfavorable lease liabilities associated with leases in which we are the lessee and $64 million of straight-line rent accruals which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (h) Represents the net tax effects of the adjustments noted above, with a corresponding adjustment to Partners’ capital. (i) Represents net change in assets and liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases and the tax effects of adjustments noted above. Partnership as Lessor Assets leased to franchisees and others under operating leases where we are the lessor and which are included within our property and equipment, net are as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 905 $ 906 Buildings and improvements 1,142 1,175 Restaurant equipment 18 17 2,065 2,098 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (472 ) (475 ) Property and equipment leased, net $ 1,593 $ 1,623 Our net investment in direct financing leases is as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 ASC 842 Previous Standard Future rents to be received: Future minimum lease receipts $ 49 $ 60 Contingent rents (a) 19 29 Estimated unguaranteed residual value 15 16 Unearned income (26 ) (35 ) 57 70 Current portion included within accounts receivables (9 ) (16 ) Net investment in property leased to franchisees $ 48 $ 54 (a) Amounts represent estimated contingent rents recorded in connection with the acquisition method of accounting. Property revenues are comprised primarily of rental income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases with franchisees as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 ASC 842 Previous Standard Rental income: Minimum lease payments $ 448 $ 454 $ 464 Variable lease payments 370 273 284 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net 7 8 8 Subtotal - lease income from operating leases 825 735 756 Earned income on direct financing leases 8 9 9 Total property revenues $ 833 $ 744 $ 765 Partnership as Lessee Lease cost, rent expense and other information associated with these lease commitments is as follows (in millions): Lease Cost (Income) 2019 ASC 842 Operating lease cost $ 210 Operating lease variable lease cost 198 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets 27 Interest on lease liabilities 20 Sublease income (631 ) Total lease cost (income) $ (176 ) Rent Expense 2018 2017 Previous Standard Rental expense: Minimum $ 201 $ 198 Contingent 71 71 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable payable lease contracts, net 9 10 Total rental expense (a) $ 281 $ 279 (a) Amounts include rental expense related to properties subleased to franchisees of $263 million for 2018 and 2017 . Lease Term and Discount Rate as of December 31, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): Operating leases 10.9 years Finance leases 11.2 years Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.2 % Finance leases 7.1 % Other Information for 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 194 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 20 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 26 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations $ 18 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations $ 163 As of December 31, 2019 , future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2020 $ 9 $ 429 $ 46 $ 204 2021 7 406 45 192 2022 5 383 43 179 2023 5 359 40 164 2024 4 327 39 149 Thereafter 19 1,672 249 872 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 49 $ 3,576 462 1,760 Less amount representing interest (147 ) (545 ) Present value of minimum lease payments 315 1,215 Current portion of lease obligations (27 ) (126 ) Long-term portion of lease obligations $ 288 $ 1,089 (a) Minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,397 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases. As of December 31, 2018, future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2019 $ 14 $ 416 $ 38 $ 183 2020 10 388 36 172 2021 7 360 34 158 2022 5 331 33 145 2023 5 306 30 130 Thereafter 19 1,704 201 831 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 60 $ 3,505 372 $ 1,619 Less amount representing interest (125 ) Present value of minimum finance lease payments 247 Current portion of finance lease obligation (21 ) Long-term portion of finance lease obligation $ 226 (a) Minimum lease commitments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,290 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases.
Leases	Leases As of December 31, 2019 , we leased or subleased 5,272 restaurant properties to franchisees and 182 non-restaurant properties to third parties under operating leases and direct financing leases where we are the lessor. Initial lease terms generally range from 10 to 20 years . Most leases to franchisees provide for fixed monthly payments and many provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specific levels. Lessees typically bear the cost of maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We lease land, buildings, equipment, office space and warehouse space from third parties. Land and building leases generally have an initial term of 10 to 20 years , while land-only leases generally have an initial term of 20 years , and most leases provide for fixed monthly payments. Many of these leases provide for future rent escalations and renewal options. Certain leases also include provisions for variable rent payments, determined as a percentage of sales, generally when annual sales exceed specified levels. Most leases also obligate us to pay, as lessee, variable lease cost related to maintenance, insurance and property taxes. We transitioned to ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis using the effective date transition method. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by finance and operating leases with lease terms of more than 12 months and amends various other aspects of accounting for leases by lessees and lessors. In connection with our transition to ASC 842, we elected the package of practical expedients under which we did not reassess the classification of our existing leases, reevaluate whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases or reassess initial direct costs under the new guidance. We also elected lessee and lessor practical expedients to not separate non-lease components comprised of maintenance from lease components for real estate leases that commenced prior to our transition to ASC 842, as well as for real estate leases that commence or that are modified subsequent to our transition to ASC 842. We did not elect the practical expedient that permitted a reassessment of lease terms for existing leases. Financial Statement Impact of Transition to ASC 842 Transition Impact on January 1, 2019 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Our transition to ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle. The $21 million cumulative effect of our transition to ASC 842 is reflected as an adjustment to January 1, 2019 Partners' capital. Our transition to ASC 842 resulted in the following adjustments to our consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2018 Adjustments January 1, 2019 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 — 60 Total current assets 1,500 — 1,500 Property and equipment, net 1,996 26 (a) 2,022 Operating lease assets, net — 1,143 (b) 1,143 Intangible assets, net 10,463 (133 ) (c) 10,330 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 — 642 Total assets $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ — $ 513 Other accrued liabilities 637 114 (d) 751 Gift card liability 167 — 167 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 114 1,522 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 (65 ) (e) 11,758 Finance leases, net of current portion 226 62 (e) 288 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion — 1,028 (f) 1,028 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (132 ) (g) 1,415 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 8 (h) 1,527 Total liabilities 16,523 1,015 17,538 Partners' capital: Class A common units 4,323 12 (i) 4,335 Partnership exchangeable units 730 9 (i) 739 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 21 3,637 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 21 3,639 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 (a) Represents the net change in assets recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (b) Represents the capitalization of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets equal to the amount of recognized operating lease liability, adjusted by the net carrying amounts of related favorable lease assets and unfavorable lease liabilities in which we are the lessee and straight-line rent accruals, which were reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (c) Represents the net carrying amount of favorable lease assets associated with leases in which we are the lessee, which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (d) Represents the current portion of operating lease liabilities. (e) Represents the net change in liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (f) Represents the recognition of operating lease liabilities, net of current portion. (g) Represents the net carrying amount of unfavorable lease liabilities associated with leases in which we are the lessee and $64 million of straight-line rent accruals which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (h) Represents the net tax effects of the adjustments noted above, with a corresponding adjustment to Partners’ capital. (i) Represents net change in assets and liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases and the tax effects of adjustments noted above. Partnership as Lessor Assets leased to franchisees and others under operating leases where we are the lessor and which are included within our property and equipment, net are as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 905 $ 906 Buildings and improvements 1,142 1,175 Restaurant equipment 18 17 2,065 2,098 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (472 ) (475 ) Property and equipment leased, net $ 1,593 $ 1,623 Our net investment in direct financing leases is as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 ASC 842 Previous Standard Future rents to be received: Future minimum lease receipts $ 49 $ 60 Contingent rents (a) 19 29 Estimated unguaranteed residual value 15 16 Unearned income (26 ) (35 ) 57 70 Current portion included within accounts receivables (9 ) (16 ) Net investment in property leased to franchisees $ 48 $ 54 (a) Amounts represent estimated contingent rents recorded in connection with the acquisition method of accounting. Property revenues are comprised primarily of rental income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases with franchisees as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 ASC 842 Previous Standard Rental income: Minimum lease payments $ 448 $ 454 $ 464 Variable lease payments 370 273 284 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net 7 8 8 Subtotal - lease income from operating leases 825 735 756 Earned income on direct financing leases 8 9 9 Total property revenues $ 833 $ 744 $ 765 Partnership as Lessee Lease cost, rent expense and other information associated with these lease commitments is as follows (in millions): Lease Cost (Income) 2019 ASC 842 Operating lease cost $ 210 Operating lease variable lease cost 198 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets 27 Interest on lease liabilities 20 Sublease income (631 ) Total lease cost (income) $ (176 ) Rent Expense 2018 2017 Previous Standard Rental expense: Minimum $ 201 $ 198 Contingent 71 71 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable payable lease contracts, net 9 10 Total rental expense (a) $ 281 $ 279 (a) Amounts include rental expense related to properties subleased to franchisees of $263 million for 2018 and 2017 . Lease Term and Discount Rate as of December 31, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): Operating leases 10.9 years Finance leases 11.2 years Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.2 % Finance leases 7.1 % Other Information for 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 194 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 20 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 26 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations $ 18 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations $ 163 As of December 31, 2019 , future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2020 $ 9 $ 429 $ 46 $ 204 2021 7 406 45 192 2022 5 383 43 179 2023 5 359 40 164 2024 4 327 39 149 Thereafter 19 1,672 249 872 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 49 $ 3,576 462 1,760 Less amount representing interest (147 ) (545 ) Present value of minimum lease payments 315 1,215 Current portion of lease obligations (27 ) (126 ) Long-term portion of lease obligations $ 288 $ 1,089 (a) Minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,397 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases. As of December 31, 2018, future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2019 $ 14 $ 416 $ 38 $ 183 2020 10 388 36 172 2021 7 360 34 158 2022 5 331 33 145 2023 5 306 30 130 Thereafter 19 1,704 201 831 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 60 $ 3,505 372 $ 1,619 Less amount representing interest (125 ) Present value of minimum finance lease payments 247 Current portion of finance lease obligation (21 ) Long-term portion of finance lease obligation $ 226 (a) Minimum lease commitments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,290 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes In December 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) that significantly revises the U.S. tax code generally effective January 1, 2018 by, among other changes, lowering the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, limiting deductibility of interest expense and performance based incentive compensation and implementing a modified territorial tax system. As a Canadian entity, we generally would be classified as a foreign entity (and, therefore, a non-U.S. tax resident) under general rules of U.S. federal income taxation. However, we have subsidiaries subject to U.S. federal income taxation and therefore the Tax Act impacted our consolidated results of operations beginning 2017 and is expected to continue to impact our consolidated results of operations in future periods. The impacts to our consolidated statement of operations consist of the following (the “Tax Act Impact”): • A provisional benefit of $420 million recorded in our provision from income taxes for 2017 and a final favorable adjustment of $9 million recorded for 2018, as a result of the remeasurement of net deferred tax liabilities. • Provisional charges of $103 million recorded in 2017 and a final favorable adjustment of $3 million recorded in 2018, related to certain deductions allowed to be carried forward before the Tax Act, which potentially may not be carried forward and deductible under the Tax Act. • A provisional estimate for a one-time transitional repatriation tax on unremitted foreign earnings (the “Transition Tax”) of $119 million recorded in 2017, most of which had been previously accrued with respect to certain undistributed foreign earnings, and a final favorable adjustment of $15 million (primarily related to utilization of foreign tax credits) recorded in 2018. In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 issued by the staff of the SEC and as discussed in the bullet points above, we completed our analysis in 2018 and made adjustments to provisional amounts during 2018 as discrete items in the quarter such estimates were finalized. Companies subject to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income provision (GILTI) have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, or to recognize deferred taxes for outside basis temporary differences expected to reverse as GILTI. The Company has elected to account for GILTI as a period cost. The ultimate impact of the Tax Act on our effective tax rate in future periods will depend on interpretations and regulatory changes from the Internal Revenue Service, the SEC, the FASB and various tax jurisdictions, or actions we may take. Income (loss) before income taxes, classified by source of income (loss), is as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Canadian $ 685 $ 1,111 $ 1,223 Foreign 767 271 (122 ) Income before income taxes $ 1,452 $ 1,382 $ 1,101 Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations consists of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Current: Canadian $ 47 $ 25 $ 438 U.S. Federal 122 95 113 U.S. state, net of federal income tax benefit 20 17 3 Other Foreign 94 72 54 $ 283 $ 209 $ 608 Deferred: Canadian $ 43 $ 78 $ (302 ) U.S. Federal 8 (65 ) (473 ) U.S. state, net of federal income tax benefit — 13 34 Other Foreign 7 3 (1 ) $ 58 $ 29 $ (742 ) Income tax expense (benefit) $ 341 $ 238 $ (134 ) The statutory rate reconciles to the effective income tax rate as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Statutory rate 26.5 % 26.5 % 26.5 % Costs and taxes related to foreign operations 5.8 4.2 8.9 Foreign exchange gain (loss) 0.1 (0.1 ) (7.7 ) Foreign tax rate differential (10.8 ) (6.1 ) (1.9 ) Change in valuation allowance 0.5 3.2 12.0 Change in accrual for tax uncertainties 5.0 0.1 (0.4 ) Intercompany financing (2.4 ) (4.4 ) (19.5 ) Impact of Tax Act (0.1 ) (1.9 ) (27.4 ) Benefit from stock option exercises (2.2 ) (5.0 ) (4.9 ) Other 1.1 0.7 2.3 Effective income tax rate 23.5 % 17.2 % (12.1 )% In a referendum held on May 19, 2019, Swiss voters adopted the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AVS Financing (“TRAF”), under which certain long-standing preferential cantonal tax regimes were abolished effective January 1, 2020. Further in November 2019, the canton of Zug formally adopted the measures of TRAF requiring Partnership to consider the effects of TRAF. Partnership has subsidiaries in the canton of Zug subject to TRAF and therefore the TRAF impacted our consolidated results of operations during 2019 through the remeasurement of net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2019. The amount recorded for the effects of the changes from the TRAF is approximately $16 million , which increased our 2019 effective tax rate by approximately 1.1% (a one-time, non-cash item). Income tax (benefit) expense allocated to continuing operations and amounts separately allocated to other items was (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations $ 341 $ 238 $ (134 ) Cash flow hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (23 ) (2 ) 5 Net investment hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (32 ) 101 (13 ) Pension liability in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1 ) — (2 ) Total $ 285 $ 337 $ (144 ) The significant components of deferred income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations are as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Deferred income tax (benefit) expense $ 30 $ (14 ) $ (449 ) Change in valuation allowance 7 43 133 Change in effective Canadian income tax rate (1 ) (3 ) — Change in effective U.S. federal income tax rate — (8 ) (433 ) Change in effective U.S. state income tax rate 6 15 4 Change in effective foreign income tax rate 16 (4 ) 3 Total $ 58 $ 29 $ (742 ) The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Accounts and notes receivable $ 4 $ 5 Accrued employee benefits 48 49 Unfavorable leases 99 123 Operating lease liabilities 332 — Liabilities not currently deductible for tax 198 176 Tax loss and credit carryforwards 493 509 Derivatives 83 25 Other 3 8 Total gross deferred tax assets 1,260 895 Valuation allowance (329 ) (325 ) Net deferred tax assets 931 570 Less deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation 40 43 Intangible assets 1,792 1,734 Leases 88 105 Operating lease assets 325 — Statutory impairment 28 31 Outside basis difference 42 35 Total gross deferred tax liabilities 2,315 1,948 Net deferred tax liability $ 1,384 $ 1,378 The valuation allowance had a net increase of $4 million during 2019 primarily due to the change in provisional estimates related to the utilization of foreign tax credits. This increase was partially offset by the utilization of capital losses that had been previously valued. Changes in the valuation allowance are as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 325 $ 282 $ 133 Additions due to acquisition — — 9 Change in estimates recorded to deferred income tax expense 8 43 133 Changes from foreign currency exchange rates — — 6 Changes in losses and credits (2 ) — 1 Additions related to other comprehensive income (2 ) — — Ending balance $ 329 $ 325 $ 282 The gross amount and expiration dates of operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards as of December 31, 2019 are as follows (in millions): Amount Expiration Date Canadian net operating loss carryforwards $ 697 2036-2039 Canadian capital loss carryforwards 975 Indefinite U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards 562 2020-2036 U.S. foreign tax credits 97 2020-2029 Other foreign net operating loss carryforwards 185 Indefinite Other foreign net operating loss carryforwards 80 2020-2039 Other foreign capital loss carryforward 31 Indefinite Foreign credits 1 2020-2036 Total $ 2,628 Under our transition to a modified territorial tax system whereby all previously untaxed undistributed foreign earnings were subject to a transition tax charge at reduced rates and future repatriations of foreign earnings generally will be exempt from U.S. tax, we wrote off the existing deferred tax liability on undistributed foreign earnings and recorded the impact of the new transition tax charge on foreign earnings. We will continue to monitor available evidence and our plans for foreign earnings and expect to continue to provide any applicable deferred taxes based on the tax liability or withholding taxes that would be due upon repatriation of amounts not considered permanently reinvested. We are generally permanently reinvested (but for unremitted earnings and profits) in any other potential outside basis differences. A determination of the deferred tax liability on this amount is not practicable due to the complexities, variables and assumptions inherent in the hypothetical calculations. Thus we have not provided taxes, including U.S. federal and state income, foreign income, or foreign withholding taxes, for any outside basis differences that we believe are permanently invested. We had $506 million of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2019 , which if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 441 $ 461 $ 241 Additions for tax positions related to the current year 9 1 186 Additions for tax positions of prior years 56 18 41 Additions for tax positions taken in conjunction with acquisition of Tim Hortons — — 2 Reductions for tax positions of prior year — (18 ) — Reductions for settlement — (18 ) (2 ) Reductions due to statute expiration — (3 ) (7 ) Ending balance $ 506 $ 441 $ 461 During the twelve months beginning January 1, 2020, it is reasonably possible we will reduce unrecognized tax benefits by approximately $6 million , primarily as a result of the expiration of certain statutes of limitations and the resolution of audits. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties was $92 million and $51 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. Potential interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions in various jurisdictions recognized was $41 million during 2019 , $14 million during 2018 and $10 million during 2017 . To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision. We file income tax returns with Canada and its provinces and territories. Generally we are subject to routine examinations by the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”). The CRA is conducting examinations of the 2013 through 2015 taxation years. Additionally, income tax returns filed with various provincial jurisdictions are generally open to examination for periods up to six years subsequent to the filing of the respective return. We also file income tax returns, including returns for our subsidiaries, with U.S. federal, U.S. state, and foreign jurisdictions. Generally we are subject to routine examination by taxing authorities in the U.S. jurisdictions, as well as foreign tax jurisdictions. None of the foreign jurisdictions should be individually material. The examination of our U.S. federal income tax returns for fiscal 2009, 2010, the period July 1, 2010 through October 18, 2010 and the period October 19, 2010 through December 31, 2010 was closed during the first half of 2018. The U.S. federal income tax returns for our U.S. companies for fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016 are currently under audit by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. We have various U.S. state and foreign income tax returns in the process of examination. From time to time, these audits result in proposed assessments where the ultimate resolution may result in owing additional taxes. We believe that our tax positions comply with applicable tax law and that we have adequately provided for these matters.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes, including derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, derivatives designated as net investment hedges and those utilized as economic hedges. We use derivatives to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates. Interest Rate Swaps At December 31, 2019 , we had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $3,500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities beginning October 31, 2019 through the termination date of November 19, 2026 . Additionally, at December 31, 2019 , we also had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities effective September 30, 2019 through the termination date of September 30, 2026 . At inception, all of these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges for hedge accounting. The unrealized changes in market value are recorded in AOCI and reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During 2019, we extended the term of our previous $3,500 million receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps to align the maturity date of the new interest rate swaps with the maturity date of our Term Loan B under the Fourth Amendment. The extension of the term resulted in a de-designation and re-designation of the interest rate swaps and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a cash flow hedge for hedge accounting. In connection with the de-designation, we recognized a net unrealized loss of $213 million in AOCI and this amount gets reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax losses in AOCI as of December 31, 2019 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next 12 months is $51 million . During 2015, we entered into a series of receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a notional value of $2,500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities beginning May 28, 2015. All of these interest rate swaps were settled on April 26, 2018 for an insignificant cash receipt. At inception, these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges for hedge accounting. The unrealized changes in market value were recorded in AOCI and reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During 2015, we settled certain interest rate swaps and recognized a net unrealized loss of $85 million in AOCI at the date of settlement. This amount gets reclassified into Interest expense, net as the original hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax losses in AOCI as of December 31, 2019 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next 12 months is $12 million . Cross-Currency Rate Swaps To protect the value of our investments in our foreign operations against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we hedge a portion of our net investment in one or more of our foreign subsidiaries by using cross-currency rate swaps. At December 31, 2019 , we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar and the Euro and U.S. dollar that have been designated as net investment hedges of a portion of our equity in foreign operations in those currencies. The component of the gains and losses on our net investment in these designated foreign operations driven by changes in foreign exchange rates are economically partly offset by movements in the fair value of our cross-currency swap contracts. The fair value of the swaps is calculated each period with changes in fair value reported in AOCI, net of tax. Such amounts will remain in AOCI until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations. During 2017, we terminated and settled our previous cross-currency rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $5,000 million , between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar. In connection with this termination, we received $764 million which is reflected as a source of cash provided by investing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. The unrealized gains totaled $533 million , net of tax, as of the termination date and will remain in AOCI until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations. Additionally during 2017, we entered into new fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swaps to partially hedge the net investment in our Canadian subsidiaries. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as net investment hedges. These swaps are contracts to exchange quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we make on the Canadian dollar notional amount of C $6,754 million for quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we receive on the U.S. dollar notional amount of $5,000 million through the maturity date of June 30, 2023 . In making such changes, we effectively realigned our Canadian dollar hedges to reflect our current cash flow mix and capital structure maturity profile. At December 31, 2019 , we had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we pay quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the Euro notional amount of € 1,108 million and receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional amount of $1,200 million . At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment hedge. During 2018, we extended the term of the swaps from March 31, 2021 to the maturity date of February 17, 2024 . The extension of the term resulted in a re-designation of the hedge and the swaps continue to be accounted for as a net investment hedge. Additionally, at December 31, 2019 , we also had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $400 million , entered during 2018, and $500 million , entered during 2019, through the maturity date of February 17, 2024 . At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as a net investment hedge. The fixed to fixed cross-currency rate swaps hedging Canadian dollar and Euro net investments utilized the forward method of effectiveness assessment prior to March 15, 2018. On March 15, 2018, we de-designated and subsequently re-designated the outstanding fixed to fixed cross-currency rate swaps to prospectively use the spot method of hedge effectiveness assessment. Additionally, as a result of adopting new hedge accounting guidance during 2018, we elected to exclude the interest component (the "Excluded Component") from the accounting hedge without affecting net investment hedge accounting and elected to amortize the Excluded Component over the life of the derivative instrument. The amortization of the Excluded Component is recognized in Interest expense, net in the consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value that is not related to the Excluded Component is recorded in AOCI and will be reclassified to earnings when the foreign subsidiaries are sold or substantially liquidated. Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts We use foreign exchange derivative instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar purchases and payments, such as coffee purchases made by our Canadian Tim Hortons operations. At December 31, 2019 , we had outstanding forward currency contracts to manage this risk in which we sell Canadian dollars and buy U.S. dollars with a notional value of $112 million with maturities to December 2020 . We have designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, and as such, the unrealized changes in market value of effective hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Credit Risk By entering into derivative contracts, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position, the counterparty has a liability to us, which creates credit risk for us. We attempt to minimize this risk by selecting counterparties with investment grade credit ratings and regularly monitoring our market position with each counterparty. Credit-Risk Related Contingent Features Our derivative instruments do not contain any credit-risk related contingent features. Quantitative Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements The following tables present the required quantitative disclosures for our derivative instruments, including their estimated fair values (all estimated using Level 2 inputs) and their location on our consolidated balance sheets (in millions): Gain or (Loss) Recognized in 2019 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (1) Interest rate swaps $ (102 ) $ (37 ) $ (6 ) Forward-currency contracts $ (4 ) $ 11 $ (9 ) Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Cross-currency rate swaps $ (118 ) $ 383 $ (384 ) (1) We did not exclude any components from the cash flow hedge relationships presented in this table. Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings 2019 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net $ (26 ) $ (19 ) $ (31 ) Forward-currency contracts Cost of sales $ 5 $ (1 ) $ (3 ) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 2019 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Cross-currency rate swaps Interest expense, net $ 70 $ 60 $ — Fair Value as of 2019 2018 Balance Sheet Location Assets: Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges Interest rate $ 7 $ — Other assets, net Foreign currency — 7 Prepaids and other current assets Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Foreign currency 22 58 Other assets, net Total assets at fair value $ 29 $ 65 Liabilities: Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges Interest rate $ 175 $ 72 Other liabilities, net Foreign currency 2 — Other accrued liabilities Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Foreign currency 166 107 Other liabilities, net Total liabilities at fair value $ 343 $ 179

Partnership Preferred Units

Partnership Preferred Units	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Partnership Preferred Units	Partnership Preferred Units On December 12, 2014 we issued 68,530,939 Partnership preferred units to RBI. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership was required to make distributions to RBI on the Partnership preferred units in amounts equal to (i) preferred dividends declared and payable by RBI on the 68,530,939 Class A 9.0% cumulative compounding perpetual voting preferred shares issued by RBI (the “Preferred Shares”) and (ii) in the event RBI redeemed the Preferred Shares, the redemption amount of the Preferred Shares. Upon payment of a distribution to RBI to fund the redemption of the Preferred Shares, the Partnership preferred units remain outstanding, but provide no economic rights to RBI, other than a nominal dividend of $100 per year. The distribution provisions of the partnership agreement requiring Partnership to fund RBI's redemption of the Preferred Shares were accounted for as an in-substance redemption provision of the Partnership preferred units. The Partnership preferred units were classified as temporary equity as a result of Partnership's lack of control over this distribution provision. In 2014, Partnership adjusted the carrying value of the Partnership preferred units to reflect the Preferred Shares redemption price of $48.109657 per Preferred Share (the “redemption price”). On December 12, 2017 (the “Redemption Date”), RBI redeemed all of the issued and outstanding Preferred Shares for aggregate consideration of $3,116 million (the “Redemption Consideration”), including $54 million of accrued and unpaid Preferred Share dividends up to the Redemption Date. Partnership made a distribution to RBI in an equal amount under the terms of the partnership agreement described above. Partnership accounted for $54 million of this distribution as a preferred unit distribution, with the remainder accounted for as an in-substance redemption of the Partnership preferred units. The difference between (i) the Redemption Consideration and related transaction costs, net of the $54 million preferred unit distribution and (ii) the carrying amount of the Partnership preferred units on the Redemption Date is reflected as a $234 million increase in net income attributable to common unitholders and partner's capital.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Equity Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, RBI, as the holder of Class A common units, is entitled to distributions from Partnership in an amount equal to the aggregate dividends payable by RBI to holders of RBI common shares, and the holders of Partnership exchangeable units are entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount per unit equal to the dividend payable by RBI on each RBI common share. Additionally, if RBI proposes to redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire any RBI common shares, the partnership agreement requires that Partnership, immediately prior to such redemption, repurchase or acquisition, make a distribution to RBI on the Class A common units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund such redemption, repurchase or acquisition, as the case may be. Each holder of a Partnership exchangeable unit is entitled to vote in respect of matters on which holders of RBI common shares are entitled to vote through one special voting share of RBI. Since December 12, 2015, a holder of a Partnership exchangeable unit may require Partnership to exchange all or any portion of such holder’s Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares at a ratio of one common share for each Partnership exchangeable unit, subject to RBI’s right as the general partner of Partnership, in its sole discretion, to deliver a cash payment in lieu of RBI common shares. If RBI elects to make a cash payment in lieu of issuing common shares, the amount of the payment will be the weighted average trading price of the RBI common shares on the New York Stock Exchange for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the last business day prior to the exchange date. During 2019 , Partnership exchanged 42,016,392 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging 42,016,392 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. During 2018 , Partnership exchanged 10,185,333 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by repurchasing 10,000,000 Partnership exchangeable units for approximately $561 million in cash and exchanging 185,333 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. During 2017 , Partnership exchanged 9,286,480 Partnership exchangeable units, pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by repurchasing 5,000,000 Partnership exchangeable units for approximately $330 million in cash and exchanging 4,286,480 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. The exchanges of Partnership exchangeable units were recorded as increases to the Class A common units balance within partner’s capital in our consolidated balance sheets in an amount equal to the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares and a reduction to the Partnership exchangeable units balance within partner’s capital of our consolidated balance sheets in an amount equal to the cash paid by Partnership and the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, upon the exchange of Partnership exchangeable units, each such Partnership exchangeable unit was cancelled concurrently with the exchange. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table displays the change in the components of AOCI (in millions): Derivatives Pensions Foreign Accumulated Balances at December 31, 2016 $ 534 $ (32 ) $ (1,857 ) $ (1,355 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 824 824 Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (382 ) — — (382 ) Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 25 — — 25 Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — 4 — 4 Balances at December 31, 2017 $ 177 $ (28 ) $ (1,033 ) $ (884 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (831 ) (831 ) Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax 263 — — 263 Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 14 — — 14 Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — 1 — 1 Balances at December 31, 2018 $ 454 $ (27 ) $ (1,864 ) $ (1,437 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 409 409 Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (163 ) — — (163 ) Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 15 — — 15 Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — (2 ) — (2 ) Balances at December 31, 2019 $ 306 $ (29 ) $ (1,455 ) $ (1,178 )

Share-based Compensation

Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation	Share-based Compensation Share-based compensation expense associated with the participation of Partnership and its subsidiaries in RBI’s share-based compensation plans is recognized in Partnership’s Financial Statements. On January 30, 2015, RBI’s board of directors approved: (i) adoption of the Restaurant Brands International Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan, currently the Amended and Restated 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”), to provide for the grant of awards to employees, directors, consultants and other persons who provide services to RBI and its affiliates; (ii) assumption and amendment of various legacy plans of BK, and assumption of the obligation for all BK stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) outstanding; and (iii) assumption and amendment of various legacy plans of TH, and assumption of the obligation for each vested and unvested TH stock option issued with tandem stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) that was not surrendered in connection with the Tim Hortons transaction on the same terms and conditions of the original awards, as adjusted. No new awards may be granted under these legacy BK plans or legacy TH plans. RBI is currently issuing awards under the Omnibus Plan and the number of shares available for issuance under such plan as of December 31, 2019 was 14,148,316 . The Omnibus Plan permits the grant of several types of awards with respect to RBI common shares, including stock options, time-vested RSUs, and performance-based RSUs, which may include RBI and/or individual performance based-vesting conditions. Under the terms of the Omnibus Plan, RSUs are entitled to dividend equivalents, unless otherwise noted. Dividends are not distributed unless the awards vest. Upon vesting, the amount of the dividend, which is distributed in additional RSUs, except in the case of RSUs awarded to non-management members of RBI's board of directors, is equal to the equivalent of the aggregate dividends declared on common shares during the period from the date of grant of the award compounded until the date the shares underlying the award are delivered. Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price or market value equal to the closing price of RBI's common shares on the trading day preceding the date of grant. RBI satisfies stock option exercises through the issuance of authorized but previously unissued common shares. New stock option grants generally cliff vest 5 years from the original grant date, provided the employee is continuously employed by RBI or one of our affiliates, and the stock options expire 10 years following the grant date. Additionally, if RBI terminates the employment of a stock option holder without cause prior to the vesting date, or if the employee retires or becomes disabled, the employee will become vested in the number of stock options as if the stock options vested 20% on each anniversary of the grant date. If the employee dies, the employee will become vested in the number of stock options as if the stock options vested 20% on the first anniversary of the grant date, 40% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date. If an employee is terminated with cause or resigns before vesting, all stock options are forfeited. If there is an event such as a return of capital or dividend that is determined to be dilutive, the exercise price of the awards will be adjusted accordingly. Share-based compensation expense consists of the following for the periods presented (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Stock options, stock options with tandem SARs and RSUs (a) $ 68 $ 48 $ 48 Accelerated vesting of Popeyes stock options (b) — — 12 Total share-based compensation expense (c) $ 68 $ 48 $ 60 (a) Includes $4 million , $2 million , and $5 million due to modification of awards in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. (b) Represents expense attributed to the post-combination service associated with the accelerated vesting of stock options in connection with the Popeyes Acquisition. (c) Generally classified as selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2019 , total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements was $183 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.4 years. The following assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option awards at the grant date: 2019 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 1.82% 2.13% 1.23% - 1.25% Expected term (in years) 6.19 6.39 6.74 Expected volatility 25.5% 25.2% 24.5% Expected dividend yield 3.09% 3.08% 1.37% The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury or Canadian Sovereign bond yield with a remaining term equal to the expected option life assumed at the date of grant. The expected term was calculated based on the analysis of a three to five-year vesting period coupled with RBI's expectations of exercise activity. Expected volatility was based on the historical equity volatility of RBI and a review of the equity volatilities of publicly-traded guideline companies. The expected dividend yield is based on the annual dividend yield at the time of grant. The following is a summary of stock option activity under our plans for the year ended December 31, 2019 : Total Number of Weighted Aggregate Weighted Outstanding at January 1, 2019 13,603 $ 36.41 Granted 1,160 $ 64.86 Exercised (4,496 ) $ 22.62 Forfeited (509 ) $ 55.18 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 9,758 $ 45.29 $ 181,478 6.0 Exercisable at December 31, 2019 1,754 $ 26.43 $ 65,486 2.6 Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2019 8,976 $ 44.70 $ 172,145 5.9 (a) The intrinsic value represents the amount by which the fair value of RBI's stock exceeds the option exercise price at December 31, 2019 . The weighted-average grant date fair value per stock option granted was $11.83 , $10.82 , and $12.57 during 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $200 million during 2019 , $371 million during 2018 , and $288 million during 2017 . The fair value of the time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs is based on the closing price of RBI’s common shares on the trading day preceding the date of grant. New grants generally cliff vest five years from the original grant date. RBI has awarded a limited number of time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs that proportionally vest over a period shorter than five years . Time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs are expensed over the vesting period, based upon the probability that the performance target will be met. RBI grants fully vested RSUs, with dividend equivalent rights that accrue in cash, to non-employee members of RBI's board of directors in lieu of a cash retainer and committee fees. All such RSUs will settle and common shares of RBI will be issued upon termination of service by the board member. The time-vested RSUs generally cliff vest five years from December 31 st of the year preceding the grant date and performance-based RSUs generally cliff vest five years from the grant date (the starting date for the applicable five year vesting period is referred to as the “Anniversary Date”). If the employee is terminated for any reason within the first two years of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the time-vested RSUs granted will be forfeited. If RBI terminates the employment of a time-vested RSU holder without cause two years after the Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in the number of time-vested RSUs as if the time-vested RSUs vested 20% for each year after the Anniversary Date. If the employee is terminated for any reason within the first three years of the Anniversary Date, 100% of the performance-based RSUs granted will be forfeited. If RBI terminates the employment of a performance-based RSU holder without cause between three and five years after the Anniversary Date, or if the employee retires, the employee will become vested in 50% of the performance-based RSUs. An alternate ratable vesting schedule applies to the extent the participant ends employment by reason of death or disability. The following is a summary of time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 : Time-vested RSUs Performance-based RSUs Total Number of Weighted Average Total Number of Weighted Average Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,500 $ 41.88 2,407 $ 45.25 Granted 405 $ 64.82 1,884 $ 65.54 Vested and settled (96 ) $ 42.34 (25 ) $ 33.77 Dividend equivalents granted 38 $ — 104 $ — Forfeited (95 ) $ 56.82 (304 ) $ 54.10 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,752 $ 46.50 4,066 $ 53.78 The weighted-average grant date fair value of time-vested RSUs granted was $57.68 and $56.54 during 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of performance-based RSUs granted was $58.49 and $55.55 during 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The total fair value, determined as of the date of vesting, of RSUs vested and converted to common shares of RBI during 2019 , 2018 and 2017 was $8 million , $7 million and $6 million , respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers We transitioned to ASC 606 from the Previous Standards on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. Our Financial Statements reflect the application of ASC 606 guidance beginning in 2018, while our Financial Statements for periods prior to 2018 were prepared under the guidance of the Previous Standards. Our transition to ASC 606 represented a change in accounting principle. The $250 million cumulative effect of our transition to ASC 606 is reflected as an adjustment to January 1, 2018 Partners' capital. ASC 606 eliminates industry-specific guidance and provides a single revenue recognition model for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of ASC 606 is that a reporting entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the reporting entity expects to be entitled for the exchange of those goods or services. Contract Liabilities Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees paid by franchisees, as well as upfront fees paid by master franchisees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying agreement. We classify these contract liabilities as Other liabilities, net in our consolidated balance sheets. The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities by segment and on a consolidated basis between December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019 (in millions): Contract Liabilities TH BK PLK Consolidated Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 62 $ 405 $ 19 $ 486 Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year (9 ) (38 ) (2 ) (49 ) Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period 9 86 11 106 Impact of foreign currency translation 2 (4 ) — (2 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 64 $ 449 $ 28 $ 541 The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) by segment and on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2019 (in millions): Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in TH BK PLK Consolidated 2020 $ 8 $ 34 $ 2 $ 44 2021 8 33 2 43 2022 7 33 2 42 2023 7 32 2 41 2024 7 31 2 40 Thereafter 27 286 18 331 Total $ 64 $ 449 $ 28 $ 541 Disaggregation of Total Revenues Total revenues consist of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Sales $ 2,362 $ 2,355 $ 2,390 Royalties 2,319 2,165 1,215 Property revenues 833 744 765 Franchise fees and other revenue 89 93 206 Total revenues $ 5,603 $ 5,357 $ 4,576 Financial Statement Impact of Transition to ASC 606 As noted above, we transitioned to ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method on January 1, 2018. The cumulative effect of this transition to applicable contracts with customers that were not completed as of January 1, 2018 was recorded as an adjustment to Partners’ capital as of this date. As a result of applying the modified retrospective method to transition to ASC 606, the following adjustments were made to the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2017 Adjustments January 1, 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,097 $ — $ 1,097 Accounts and notes receivable, net 489 — 489 Inventories, net 78 — 78 Prepaids and other current assets 86 (23 ) 63 Total current assets 1,750 (23 ) 1,727 Property and equipment, net 2,133 — 2,133 Intangible assets, net 11,062 — 11,062 Goodwill 5,782 — 5,782 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 71 — 71 Other assets, net 426 107 533 Total assets $ 21,224 $ 84 $ 21,308 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 496 $ — $ 496 Other accrued liabilities 866 9 875 Gift card liability 215 (43 ) 172 Current portion of long term debt and capital leases 78 — 78 Total current liabilities 1,655 (34 ) 1,621 Term debt, net of current portion 11,801 — 11,801 Capital leases, net of current portion 244 — 244 Other liabilities, net 1,455 426 1,881 Deferred income taxes, net 1,508 (58 ) 1,450 Total liabilities 16,663 334 16,997 Partners' capital Class A common units 4,168 (132 ) 4,036 Partnership exchangeable units 1,276 (118 ) 1,158 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (884 ) — (884 ) Total Partners' capital 4,560 (250 ) 4,310 Noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 Total equity 4,561 (250 ) 4,311 Total liabilities and equity $ 21,224 $ 84 $ 21,308 Franchise Fees The cumulative adjustment for franchise fees consists of the following: • A $321 million increase in Other liabilities, net for the cumulative reversal and deferral of previously recognized franchise fees related to franchise agreements in effect at January 1, 2018 that were entered into subsequent to the acquisitions of BK in 2010, TH in 2014 and PLK in 2017 (net of the cumulative revenue attributable for the period through January 1, 2018), with a corresponding decrease to Partners’ capital. • A $107 million increase in Other assets, net for the previously unrecognized value of equity interests received in connection with MFDA arrangements. This increase resulted in a corresponding increase in Other liabilities, net of $105 million and an increase to Partners’ capital of $2 million for the cumulative effect of revenue attributable for the period between the inception of each such arrangement and January 1, 2018. • A $67 million decrease to Deferred income taxes, net for the tax effects of the two adjustments noted above, with a corresponding increase to Partners’ capital. Advertising Funds The cumulative adjustment for advertising funds reflects the recognition of cumulative advertising expenditures temporarily in excess of cumulative advertising fund contributions as of January 1, 2018, which is reflected as a $23 million decrease in Prepaids and other current assets and a $23 million decrease to Partners’ capital. Gift Card Breakage The adjustment for gift card breakage reflects the impact of the change to recognize gift card breakage proportionately as gift card balances are used rather than when it is deemed remote that the unused gift card balance would be redeemed, as done under the Previous Standards. The cumulative effect of applying ASC 606 accounting to gift card balances outstanding at January 1, 2018 is reflected as a $43 million decrease in Gift card liability, a $9 million increase in Other accrued liabilities, a $9 million increase in Deferred income taxes, net and a $25 million increase in January 1, 2018 Partners’ capital. Comparison to Amounts if Previous Standards Had Been in Effect The following tables reflect the impact of adoption of ASC 606 on our consolidated statements of operations for 2018 and cash flows from operating activities for 2018 and our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 and the amounts as if the Previous Standards were in effect (“Amounts Under Previous Standards”) (in millions): Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2018 As Reported Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards Revenues: Sales $ 2,355 $ — $ 2,355 Franchise and property revenues 3,002 (750 ) 2,252 Total revenues 5,357 (750 ) 4,607 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,818 — 1,818 Franchise and property expenses 422 — 422 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,214 (785 ) 429 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) (6 ) (28 ) Other operating expenses (income), net 8 (1 ) 7 Total operating costs and expenses 3,440 (792 ) 2,648 Income from operations 1,917 42 1,959 Interest expense, net 535 1 536 Income before income taxes 1,382 41 1,423 Income tax expense 238 9 247 Net income 1,144 32 1,176 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 Net income attributable to common unitholders $ 1,143 $ 32 $ 1,175 Earnings per unit - basic and diluted: Class A common units $ 3.03 $ 3.12 Partnership exchangeable units $ 2.46 $ 2.53 The following summarizes the adjustments to our condensed consolidated statement of operations for 2018 to reflect our consolidated statement of operations as if we had continued to recognize revenue under the Previous Standards: • As described above, our transition to ASC 606 resulted in the deferral of franchise fees, recognition of franchise fees in connection with MFDAs where we received an equity interest in the equity method investee, and a change in the timing of recognizing gift card breakage income. The adjustments for 2018 to reflect the recognition of this revenue as if the Previous Standards were in effect consists of a $43 million increase in Franchise and property revenue and a $11 million increase in Income tax expense. • The adjustments to (income) loss from equity method investments for 2018 reflect the amount of losses from equity method investments we would not have recognized if the Previous Standards were in effect. There is no tax impact related to these adjustments. • As described above, under the Previous Standards our statement of operations did not reflect gross presentations of advertising fund contributions and expenses. Our transition to ASC 606 requires the presentation of advertising fund contributions and advertising fund expenses on a gross basis. The adjustments for 2018 reflect advertising fund contributions and expenses as if the Previous Standards were in effect consist of a $793 million decrease in Franchise and property revenues, a $785 million decrease in Selling, general and administrative expenses, a $1 million decrease in Other operating expenses (income), net, a $1 million increase in Interest expense, net, and a $2 million decrease in Income tax expense. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for 2018 The transition to ASC 606 had no net impact on our cash provided by operating activities and no impact on our cash used for investing activities or cash used for financing activities during 2018 . As Reported Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,144 $ 32 $ 1,176 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 180 — 180 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — 29 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) (6 ) (28 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (33 ) — (33 ) Net (gains) losses on derivatives (40 ) — (40 ) Share-based compensation expense 48 — 48 Deferred income taxes 29 9 38 Other 5 — 5 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable 19 — 19 Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (7 ) 6 (1 ) Accounts and drafts payable 41 7 48 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (219 ) (6 ) (225 ) Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (52 ) — (52 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 43 (42 ) 1 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,165 $ — $ 1,165 Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2018 As Reported December 31, 2018 Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 17 77 Total current assets 1,500 17 1,517 Property and equipment, net 1,996 — 1,996 Intangible assets, net 10,463 — 10,463 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 (101 ) 541 Total assets $ 20,141 $ (84 ) $ 20,057 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ 7 $ 520 Other accrued liabilities 637 (15 ) 622 Gift card liability 167 42 209 Current portion of long term debt and capital leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 34 1,442 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 — 11,823 Capital leases, net of current portion 226 — 226 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (468 ) 1,079 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 67 1,586 Total liabilities 16,523 (367 ) 16,156 Partners' capital Class A common units 4,323 155 4,478 Partnership exchangeable units 730 128 858 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 283 3,899 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 283 3,901 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ (84 ) $ 20,057

Other Operating Expenses (Incom

Other Operating Expenses (Income), net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating Expenses (Income), net	Other Operating Expenses (Income), net Other operating expenses (income), net, consist of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings $ 7 $ 19 $ 29 Litigation settlements and reserves, net 2 11 2 Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange (15 ) (33 ) 77 Other, net (4 ) 11 1 Other operating expenses (income), net $ (10 ) $ 8 $ 109 Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods. Litigation settlements and reserves, net primarily reflects accruals and payments made and proceeds received in connection with litigation matters. Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange is primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities. Other, net during 2018 is comprised primarily of a payment in connection with the settlement of certain provisions associated with the 2017 redemption of RBI's preferred shares as a result of changes in Treasury regulations.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Letters of Credit As of December 31, 2019 , we had $15 million in irrevocable standby letters of credit outstanding, which were issued primarily to certain insurance carriers to guarantee payments of deductibles for various insurance programs, such as health and commercial liability insurance. Of these letters of credit outstanding, $2 million are secured by the collateral under our Revolving Credit Facility and the remainder are secured by cash collateral. As of December 31, 2019 , no amounts had been drawn on any of these irrevocable standby letters of credit. Purchase Commitments We have arrangements for information technology and telecommunication services with an aggregate contractual obligation of $18 million over the next two years , some of which have early termination fees. We also enter into commitments to purchase advertising. As of December 31, 2019 , these commitments totaled $359 million and run through 2024 . Litigation From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business relating to matters including, but not limited to, disputes with franchisees, suppliers, employees and customers, as well as disputes over our intellectual property. On October 5, 2018, a class action complaint was filed against Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (“BKW”) and Burger King Corporation (“BKC”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Jarvis Arrington, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 18, 2018, a second class action complaint was filed against the Company, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Monique Michel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 31, 2018, a third class action complaint was filed against BKC and BKW in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Geneva Blanchard and Tiffany Miller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On November 2, 2018, a fourth class action complaint was filed against the Company, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Sandra Muster, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. These complaints allege that the defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form franchise agreement all Burger King franchisees are required to sign. Each plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages for himself or herself and other members of the class. These actions have been consolidated. In July 2019, a class action complaint was filed against The TDL Group Corp. ("TDL"), a subsidiary of RBI, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Samir Latifi, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. The complaint alleges that TDL violated the Canadian Competition Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form franchise agreement all Tim Hortons franchisees are required to sign. The plaintiff seeks damages and restitution, on behalf of himself and other members of the class. While we currently believe these claims are without merit, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these cases or estimate the range of possible loss, if any. On June 19, 2017, a claim was filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against TDL, the Company, the Tim Hortons Ad Fund and certain individual defendants. The plaintiff, a franchisee of two Tim Hortons restaurants, seeks to certify a class of all persons who have carried on business as a Tim Hortons franchisee in Canada at any time after December 15, 2014. The claim alleges various causes of action against the defendants in relation to the purported misuse of amounts paid by members of the proposed class to the Tim Hortons Canada advertising fund (the “Ad Fund”). The plaintiff seeks to have the Ad Fund franchisee contributions held in trust for the benefit of members of the proposed class, an accounting of the Ad Fund, as well as damages for breach of contract, breach of trust, breach of the statutory duty of fair dealing, and breach of fiduciary duties. On October 6, 2017, a claim was filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the same defendants as named above. The plaintiffs, two franchisees of Tim Hortons restaurants, seek to certify a class of all persons who have carried on business as a Tim Hortons franchisee at any time after March 8, 2017. The claim alleges various causes of action against the defendants in relation to the purported adverse treatment of member and potential member franchisees of the Great White North Franchisee Association. The plaintiffs seek damages for, among other things, breach of contract, breach of the statutory duty of fair dealing, and breach of the franchisees’ statutory right of association. In connection with these two lawsuits, the court granted our motion to strike the individuals named in the lawsuits, the Company and the Tim Hortons Ad Fund on October 22, 2018. The only defendant that remained in the lawsuits was TDL. In March 2019, the Company settled these two class action lawsuits. The court approved the settlement on April 29, 2019. Under the terms of the settlement, TDL is contributing C$6 million to the Tim Hortons Advertising Fund in Canada over two years, such amount to be spent on marketing activities. In addition, TDL has paid C$6 million for legal, administrative and other third-party expenses. These amounts were accrued by TDL during 2018.

Segment Reporting and Geographi

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting and Geographical Information	Segment Reporting and Geographical Information As stated in Note 1, Description of Business and Organization , we manage three brands. Under the Tim Hortons brand, we operate in the donut/coffee/tea category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Burger King brand, we operate in the fast food hamburger restaurant category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Popeyes brand, we operate in the chicken category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Our business generates revenue from the following sources: (i) franchise revenues, consisting primarily of royalties based on a percentage of sales reported by franchise restaurants and franchise fees paid by franchisees; (ii) property revenues from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees; and (iii) sales at restaurants owned by us (“Company restaurants”). In addition, our TH business generates revenue from sales to franchisees related to our supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement, warehousing and distribution, as well as sales to retailers. Our management structure and financial reporting is organized around our three brands, including the information regularly reviewed by our Chief Executive Officer, who is our Chief Operating Decision Maker. Therefore, we have three operating segments: (1) TH, which includes all operations of our Tim Hortons brand, (2) BK, which includes all operations of our Burger King brand, and (3) PLK, which includes all operations of our Popeyes brand. Our three operating segments represent our reportable segments. As stated in Note 16, Revenue Recognition , we transitioned to ASC 606 on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. Our Financial Statements reflect the application of ASC 606 guidance beginning in 2018, while our Financial Statements for periods prior to 2018 were prepared under the guidance of the Previous Standards. Additionally, as stated in Note 10, Leases , we transitioned to ASC 842 from the Previous Standard on January 1, 2019. Our Financial Statements reflect the application of ASC 842 guidance beginning in 2019, while our Financial Statements for prior periods were prepared under the guidance of the Previous Standard. PLK revenues and segment income from the acquisition date of March 27, 2017 through December 31, 2017 are included in our consolidated statement of operations for 2017. The following tables present revenues, by segment and by country, depreciation and amortization, (income) loss from equity method investments, and capital expenditures by segment (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Revenues by operating segment: TH $ 3,344 $ 3,292 $ 3,155 BK 1,777 1,651 1,219 PLK 482 414 202 Total $ 5,603 $ 5,357 $ 4,576 Revenues by country (a): Canada $ 3,037 $ 2,984 $ 2,832 United States 1,930 1,785 1,190 Other 636 588 554 Total $ 5,603 $ 5,357 $ 4,576 Depreciation and amortization: TH $ 112 $ 108 $ 110 BK 62 61 62 PLK 11 11 10 Total $ 185 $ 180 $ 182 (Income) loss from equity method investments: TH $ (7 ) $ (6 ) $ (8 ) BK (4 ) (16 ) (4 ) Total $ (11 ) $ (22 ) $ (12 ) Capital expenditures: TH $ 37 $ 59 $ 13 BK 20 25 23 PLK 5 2 1 Total $ 62 $ 86 $ 37 (a) Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total revenues in each period presented. Total assets by segment, and long-lived assets by segment and country are as follows (in millions): Assets Long-Lived Assets As of December 31, As of December 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 By operating segment: TH $ 13,894 $ 12,666 $ 1,972 $ 1,226 BK 5,149 4,514 1,130 729 PLK 2,490 2,420 129 95 Unallocated 827 541 — — Total $ 22,360 $ 20,141 $ 3,231 $ 2,050 By country: Canada $ 1,665 $ 945 United States 1,542 1,098 Other 24 7 Total $ 3,231 $ 2,050 Long-lived assets include property and equipment, net, finance and operating lease right of use assets, net and net investment in property leased to franchisees. Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total long-lived assets as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 . Our measure of segment income is Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude the non-cash impact of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense and (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, as well as other operating expenses (income), net. Other specifically identified costs associated with non-recurring projects are also excluded from Adjusted EBITDA, including fees and expenses associated with the Popeyes Acquisition (“PLK Transaction costs”), Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees related to the interpretation and implementation of the Tax Act, including Treasury regulations proposed in late 2018, and non-operational Office centralization and relocation costs in connection with the centralization and relocation of our Canadian and U.S. restaurant support centers to new offices in Toronto, Ontario, and Miami, Florida, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of operating performance or the performance of an acquired business. A reconciliation of segment income to net income (loss) consists of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Segment income: TH $ 1,122 $ 1,127 $ 1,136 BK 994 928 903 PLK 188 157 107 Adjusted EBITDA 2,304 2,212 2,146 Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense 74 55 55 PLK Transaction costs — 10 62 Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees 31 25 2 Office centralization and relocation costs 6 20 — Impact of equity method investments (a) 11 (3 ) 1 Other operating expenses (income), net (10 ) 8 109 EBITDA 2,192 2,097 1,917 Depreciation and amortization 185 180 182 Income from operations 2,007 1,917 1,735 Interest expense, net 532 535 512 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 23 — 122 Income tax expense (benefit) 341 238 (134 ) Net income $ 1,111 $ 1,144 $ 1,235 (a) Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in segment income.

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Summarized unaudited quarterly financial data (in millions, except per unit data) was as follows: Quarters Ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Total revenues $ 1,266 $ 1,254 $ 1,400 $ 1,343 $ 1,458 $ 1,375 $ 1,479 $ 1,385 Income from operations $ 434 $ 421 $ 491 $ 502 $ 571 $ 478 $ 511 $ 516 Net income $ 246 $ 279 $ 257 $ 314 $ 351 $ 250 $ 257 $ 301 Basic and diluted earnings per unit Class A common units $ 0.67 $ 0.73 $ 0.70 $ 0.83 $ 1.00 $ 0.66 $ 0.81 $ 0.81 Partnership exchangeable units $ 0.53 $ 0.60 $ 0.55 $ 0.67 $ 0.76 $ 0.53 $ 0.55 $ 0.65

Supplemental Financial Informat

Supplemental Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Information	Supplemental Financial Information On February 17, 2017, 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company (the “Parent Issuer”) and New Red Finance Inc. (the “Co-Issuer” and together with the Parent Issuer, the “Issuers”) entered into an amended credit agreement, as amended from time to time, that provides for obligations under the Credit Facilities. On November 19, 2019, the Issuers entered into the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes. On September 24, 2019, the Issuers entered into the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes. On August 28, 2017, the Issuers entered into the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes. On May 17, 2017, the Issuers entered into the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes. The agreement governing our Credit Facilities, the 2019 4.375% Senior Notes Indenture, the 2019 3.875% Senior Notes Indenture, the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture, and the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture allow the financial reporting obligation of the Parent Issuer to be satisfied through the reporting of Partnership’s consolidated financial information, provided that the consolidated financial information of the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries is presented on a standalone basis. The following represents the condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries (“Consolidated Borrowers”) on a consolidated basis, together with eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. The condensed consolidating financial information of Partnership is combined with the financial information of its wholly-owned subsidiaries that are also parent entities of the Parent Issuer and presented in a single column under the heading “RBILP”. The consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows had the Issuers and Partnership operated as independent entities. RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (In millions of U.S. dollars) As of December 31, 2019 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,533 $ — $ — $ 1,533 Accounts and notes receivable, net 527 — — 527 Inventories, net 84 — — 84 Prepaids and other current assets 52 — — 52 Total current assets 2,196 — — 2,196 Property and equipment, net 2,007 — — 2,007 Operating lease assets, net 1,176 — — 1,176 Intangible assets, net 10,563 — — 10,563 Goodwill 5,651 — — 5,651 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 48 — — 48 Intercompany receivable — 232 (232 ) — Investment in subsidiaries — 4,259 (4,259 ) — Other assets, net 719 — — 719 Total assets $ 22,360 $ 4,491 $ (4,491 ) $ 22,360 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 644 $ — $ — $ 644 Other accrued liabilities 558 232 — 790 Gift card liability 168 — — 168 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 101 — — 101 Total current liabilities 1,471 232 — 1,703 Term debt, net of current portion 11,759 — — 11,759 Finance leases, net of current portion 288 — — 288 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,089 — — 1,089 Other liabilities, net 1,698 — — 1,698 Payables to affiliates 232 — (232 ) — Deferred income taxes, net 1,564 — — 1,564 Total liabilities 18,101 232 (232 ) 18,101 Partners’ capital: Class A common units — 7,786 — 7,786 Partnership exchangeable units — (2,353 ) — (2,353 ) Common shares 3,248 — (3,248 ) — Retained earnings 2,185 — (2,185 ) — Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,178 ) (1,178 ) 1,178 (1,178 ) Total Partners’ capital/shareholders’ equity 4,255 4,255 (4,255 ) 4,255 Noncontrolling interests 4 4 (4 ) 4 Total equity 4,259 4,259 (4,259 ) 4,259 Total liabilities and equity $ 22,360 $ 4,491 $ (4,491 ) $ 22,360 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (In millions of U.S. dollars) As of December 31, 2018 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — — 452 Inventories, net 75 — — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 — — 60 Total current assets 1,500 — — 1,500 Property and equipment, net 1,996 — — 1,996 Intangible assets, net 10,463 — — 10,463 Goodwill 5,486 — — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — — 54 Intercompany receivable — 207 (207 ) — Investment in subsidiaries — 3,618 (3,618 ) — Other assets, net 642 — — 642 Total assets $ 20,141 $ 3,825 $ (3,825 ) $ 20,141 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ — $ — $ 513 Other accrued liabilities 430 207 — 637 Gift card liability 167 — — 167 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 91 — — 91 Total current liabilities 1,201 207 — 1,408 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 — — 11,823 Finance leases, net of current portion 226 — — 226 Other liabilities, net 1,547 — — 1,547 Payables to affiliates 207 — (207 ) — Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 — — 1,519 Total liabilities 16,523 207 (207 ) 16,523 Partners’ capital: Class A common units — 4,323 — 4,323 Partnership exchangeable units — 730 — 730 Common shares 3,071 — (3,071 ) — Retained earnings 1,982 — (1,982 ) — Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) (1,437 ) 1,437 (1,437 ) Total Partners’ capital/shareholders’ equity 3,616 3,616 (3,616 ) 3,616 Noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2 ) 2 Total equity 3,618 3,618 (3,618 ) 3,618 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ 3,825 $ (3,825 ) $ 20,141 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2019 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Sales $ 2,362 $ — $ — $ 2,362 Franchise and property revenues 3,241 — — 3,241 Total revenues 5,603 — — 5,603 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,813 — — 1,813 Franchise and property expenses 540 — — 540 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,264 — — 1,264 (Income) loss from equity method investments (11 ) — — (11 ) Other operating expenses (income), net (10 ) — — (10 ) Total operating costs and expenses 3,596 — — 3,596 Income from operations 2,007 — — 2,007 Interest expense, net 532 — — 532 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 23 — — 23 Income before income taxes 1,452 — — 1,452 Income tax expense (benefit) 341 — — 341 Net income 1,111 — — 1,111 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,111 (1,111 ) — Net income (loss) 1,111 1,111 (1,111 ) 1,111 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2 ) 2 Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,109 $ 1,109 $ (1,109 ) $ 1,109 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,370 $ 1,370 $ (1,370 ) $ 1,370 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2018 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Sales $ 2,355 $ — $ — $ 2,355 Franchise and property revenues 3,002 — — 3,002 Total revenues 5,357 — — 5,357 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,818 — — 1,818 Franchise and property expenses 422 — — 422 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,214 — — 1,214 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) — — (22 ) Other operating expenses (income), net 8 — — 8 Total operating costs and expenses 3,440 — — 3,440 Income from operations 1,917 — — 1,917 Interest expense, net 535 — — 535 Income before income taxes 1,382 — — 1,382 Income tax expense (benefit) 238 — — 238 Net income 1,144 — — 1,144 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,144 (1,144 ) — Net income (loss) 1,144 1,144 (1,144 ) 1,144 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 1 (1 ) 1 Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,143 $ 1,143 $ (1,143 ) $ 1,143 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 591 $ 591 $ (591 ) $ 591 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2017 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Sales $ 2,390 $ — $ — $ 2,390 Franchise and property revenues 2,186 — — 2,186 Total revenues 4,576 — — 4,576 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,850 — — 1,850 Franchise and property expenses 478 — — 478 Selling, general and administrative expenses 416 — — 416 (Income) loss from equity method investments (12 ) — — (12 ) Other operating expenses (income), net 109 — — 109 Total operating costs and expenses 2,841 — — 2,841 Income from operations 1,735 — — 1,735 Interest expense, net 512 — — 512 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 122 — — 122 Income before income taxes 1,101 — — 1,101 Income tax expense (benefit) (134 ) — — (134 ) Net income 1,235 — — 1,235 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,235 (1,235 ) — Net income (loss) 1,235 1,235 (1,235 ) 1,235 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2 ) 2 Partnership preferred unit distributions — 256 — 256 Gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units — (234 ) — (234 ) Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,233 $ 1,211 $ (1,233 ) $ 1,211 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,706 $ 1,706 $ (1,706 ) $ 1,706 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2019 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,111 $ 1,111 $ (1,111 ) $ 1,111 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,111 ) 1,111 — Depreciation and amortization 185 — — 185 Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt 16 — — 16 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — — 29 (Income) loss from equity method investments (11 ) — — (11 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (14 ) — — (14 ) Net (gains) losses on derivatives (49 ) — — (49 ) Share-based compensation expense 68 — — 68 Deferred income taxes 58 — — 58 Other 6 — — 6 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable (53 ) — — (53 ) Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (15 ) — — (15 ) Accounts and drafts payable 112 — — 112 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (51 ) — — (51 ) Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (54 ) — — (54 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 138 — — 138 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,476 — — 1,476 Cash flows from investing activities: Payments for property and equipment (62 ) — — (62 ) Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 8 — — 8 Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 24 — — 24 Net cash used for investing activities (30 ) — — (30 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 2,250 — — 2,250 Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (2,266 ) — — (2,266 ) Payment of financing costs (50 ) — — (50 ) Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units — (901 ) — (901 ) Capital contribution from RBI Inc. 102 — — 102 Distributions from subsidiaries (901 ) 901 — — Proceeds from derivatives 23 — — 23 Net cash used for financing activities (842 ) — — (842 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 16 — — 16 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 620 — — 620 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 913 — — 913 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,533 $ — $ — $ 1,533 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2018 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,144 $ 1,144 $ (1,144 ) $ 1,144 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,144 ) 1,144 — Depreciation and amortization 180 — — 180 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — — 29 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) — — (22 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (33 ) — — (33 ) Net (gains) losses on derivatives (40 ) — — (40 ) Share-based compensation expense 48 — — 48 Deferred income taxes 29 — — 29 Other 5 — — 5 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable 19 — — 19 Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (7 ) — — (7 ) Accounts and drafts payable 41 — — 41 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (219 ) — — (219 ) Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (52 ) — — (52 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 43 — — 43 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,165 — — 1,165 Cash flows from investing activities: Payments for property and equipment (86 ) — — (86 ) Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 8 — — 8 Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 17 — — 17 Other investing activities, net 17 — — 17 Net cash used for investing activities (44 ) — — (44 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 75 — — 75 Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (74 ) — — (74 ) Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of RBI preferred shares — (60 ) — (60 ) Payment of financing costs (3 ) — — (3 ) Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units — (728 ) — (728 ) Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units — (561 ) — (561 ) Capital contribution from RBI Inc. 61 — — 61 Distributions from subsidiaries (1,349 ) 1,349 — — Other financing activities, net 5 — — 5 Net cash used for financing activities (1,285 ) — — (1,285 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (20 ) — — (20 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (184 ) — — (184 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,097 — — 1,097 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 913 $ — $ — $ 913 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2017 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,235 $ 1,235 $ (1,235 ) $ 1,235 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,235 ) 1,235 — Depreciation and amortization 182 — — 182 Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt 119 — — 119 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 33 — — 33 (Income) loss from equity method investments (12 ) — — (12 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions 77 — — 77 Net (gains) losses on derivatives 31 — — 31 Share-based compensation expense 48 — — 48 Deferred income taxes (742 ) — — (742 ) Other 18 — — 18 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable (30 ) — — (30 ) Inventories and prepaids and other current assets 19 — — 19 Accounts and drafts payable 14 — — 14 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability 360 — — 360 Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (20 ) — — (20 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 99 — — 99 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,431 — — 1,431 Cash flows from investing activities: Payments for property and equipment (37 ) — — (37 ) Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 26 — — 26 Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired (1,636 ) — — (1,636 ) Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 772 — — 772 Other investing activities, net 17 — — 17 Net cash used for investing activities (858 ) — — (858 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 5,850 — — 5,850 Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (2,742 ) — — (2,742 ) Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of preferred shares — (3,006 ) — (3,006 ) Payment of financing costs (63 ) — — (63 ) Distributions paid on Class A, preferred and Partnership exchangeable units — (664 ) — (664 ) Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units — (330 ) — (330 ) Capital contribution from RBI Inc. 29 — — 29 Distributions from subsidiaries (4,000 ) 4,000 — — Other financing activities, net (10 ) — — (10 ) Net cash used for financing activities (936 ) — — (936 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 24 — — 24 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (339 ) — — (339 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,436 — — 1,436 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,097 $ — $ — $ 1,097

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Dividends On January 3, 2020 , RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.50 per RBI common share to common shareholders of record on December 17, 2019 . Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares and also made a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.50 per exchangeable unit to holders of record on December 17, 2019 . On February 10, 2020 , we announced that the RBI board of directors had declared a cash dividend of $0.52 per RBI common share for the first quarter of 2020. The dividend will be paid on April 3, 2020 to RBI common shareholders of record on March 16, 2020 . Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.52 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and related rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements (the "Financial Statements") include our accounts and the accounts of entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in other affiliates that are owned 50% or less where we have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method. We also consider for consolidation entities in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are significant to it. Our maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with VIEs is attributable to accounts and notes receivable balances, outstanding loan guarantees and future lease payments, where applicable. As our franchise and master franchise arrangements provide the franchise and master franchise entities the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such entity that might be a VIE. Tim Hortons has historically entered into certain arrangements in which an operator acquires the right to operate a restaurant, but Tim Hortons owns the restaurant’s assets. In these arrangements, Tim Hortons has the ability to determine which operators manage the restaurants and for what duration. We perform an analysis to determine if the legal entity in which operations are conducted is a VIE and consolidate a VIE entity if we also determine Tim Hortons is the entity’s primary beneficiary (“Restaurant VIEs”). As of December 31, 2019 and 2018 , we determined that we are the primary beneficiary of 35 and 17 Restaurant VIEs, respectively, and accordingly, have consolidated the results of operations, assets and liabilities, and cash flows of these Restaurant VIEs in our Financial Statements. Assets and liabilities related to consolidated VIEs are not significant to our total consolidated assets and liabilities. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not necessarily represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs. Conversely, assets recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims by our creditors as they are not legally included within our general assets.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications
Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses	Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar, since our term loans and senior secured notes are denominated in U.S. dollars. The functional currency of each of our operating subsidiaries is generally the currency of the economic environment in which the subsidiary primarily does business. Our foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements are translated into U.S. dollars using the foreign exchange rates applicable to the dates of the financial statements. Assets and liabilities are translated using the end-of-period spot foreign exchange rates. Income, expenses and cash flows are translated at the average foreign exchange rates for each period. Equity accounts are translated at historical foreign exchange rates. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the consolidated statements of equity. For any transaction that is denominated in a currency different from the entity’s functional currency, we record a gain or loss based on the difference between the foreign exchange rate at the transaction date and the foreign exchange rate at the transaction settlement date (or rate at period end, if unsettled) which is included within other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and credit card receivables are considered cash equivalents.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value and consist primarily of raw materials such as green coffee beans and finished goods such as new equipment, parts, paper supplies and restaurant food items. The moving average method is used to determine the cost of raw material and finished goods inventories held for sale to Tim Hortons franchisees.
Property and Equipment, net	Property and Equipment, net We record property and equipment at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is recognized using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: (i) buildings and improvements – up to 40 years ; (ii) restaurant equipment – up to 17 years ; (iii) furniture, fixtures and other – up to 10 years ; and (iv) manufacturing equipment – up to 25 years . Leasehold improvements to properties where we are the lessee are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement. Major improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred.
Leases	Leases
Leases	Leases
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition of Popeyes in 2017, the acquisition of Tim Hortons in 2014 and the acquisition of Burger King Holdings, Inc. by 3G Capital Partners Ltd. in 2010. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of the Tim Hortons brand, the Burger King brand, and the Popeyes brand (each a “Brand” and together, the “Brands”). Goodwill and the Brands are tested for impairment at least annually as of October 1 of each year and more often if an event occurs or circumstances change which indicate impairment might exist. Our annual impairment tests of goodwill and the Brands may be completed through qualitative assessments. We may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to a quantitative impairment test for any reporting unit or Brand in any period. We can resume the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit or Brand in any subsequent period. Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for goodwill consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit, or if a qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test that requires us to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we will measure any goodwill impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Under a qualitative approach, our impairment review for the Brands consists of an assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that a Brand’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment for a Brand, or if a qualitative assessment indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated carrying value of a Brand exceeds its fair value, we estimate the fair value of the Brand and compare it to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Some of the events or changes in circumstances that would trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy proceedings or other significant financial distress of a lessee; significant negative industry or economic trends; knowledge of transactions involving the sale of similar property at amounts below the carrying value; or our expectation to dispose of long-lived assets before the end of their estimated useful lives. The impairment test for long-lived assets requires us to assess the recoverability of long-lived assets by comparing their net carrying value to the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows directly associated with and arising from use and eventual disposition of the assets or asset group. Long-lived assets are grouped for recognition and measurement of impairment at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets. If the net carrying value of a group of long-lived assets exceeds the sum of related undiscounted estimated future cash flows, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess, if any, of the net carrying value over fair value.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income (loss), but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to equity, net of tax. Our other comprehensive income (loss) is primarily comprised of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on hedging activity, net of tax.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments We recognize and measure all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. We may enter into derivatives that are not initially designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes, but which largely offset the economic impact of certain transactions. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings or recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the hedged item affects earnings, depending on the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify for, and we have applied, hedge accounting treatment. When applying hedge accounting, we designate at a derivative’s inception, the specific assets, liabilities or future commitments being hedged, and assess the hedge’s effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis. We discontinue hedge accounting when: (i) we determine that the cash flow derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the derivative expires or is sold, terminated or exercised; (iii) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur; or (iv) management determines that designation of the derivatives as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate. We do not enter into or hold derivatives for speculative purposes.
Disclosures about Fair Value	Disclosures about Fair Value Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market, or if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or liability at the measurement date (the exit price). The fair value is based on assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are assigned a level within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the source of the inputs into the calculation, as follows: Level 1 Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and accounts and drafts payable approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these amounts.
Revenue Recognition	We transitioned to FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue From Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), from ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition and ASC Subtopic 952-605, Franchisors - Revenue Recognition (together, the “Previous Standards”) on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. Our Financial Statements reflect the application of ASC 606 guidance beginning in 2018, while our Financial Statements for periods prior to 2018 were prepared under the guidance of the Previous Standards. Sales Sales consist primarily of supply chain sales, which represent sales of products, supplies and restaurant equipment to franchisees, as well as sales to retailers and are presented net of any related sales tax. Orders placed by customers specify the goods to be delivered and transaction prices for supply chain sales. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control over ordered items, generally upon delivery to the customer, which is when the customer obtains physical possession of the goods, legal title is transferred, the customer has all risks and rewards of ownership and an obligation to pay for the goods is created. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight for supply chain sales are accounted for as fulfillment costs and classified as cost of sales. Commencing on January 1, 2018, we classify all sales of restaurant equipment to franchisees as Sales and related cost of equipment sold as Cost of sales. In periods prior to January 1, 2018, we classified sales of restaurant equipment at establishment of a restaurant and in connection with renewal or renovation as Franchise and property revenues and related costs as Franchise and property expense. To a much lesser extent, sales also include Company restaurant sales (including Restaurant VIEs), which consist of sales to restaurant guests. Revenue from Company restaurant sales is recognized at the point of sale. Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that we collect are excluded from revenue. Franchise revenues Franchise revenues consist primarily of royalties, advertising fund contributions, initial and renewal franchise fees and upfront fees from development agreements and master franchise and development agreements (“MFDAs”). Under franchise agreements, we provide franchisees with (i) a franchise license, which includes a license to use our intellectual property and, in those markets where our subsidiaries manage an advertising fund, advertising and promotion management, (ii) pre-opening services, such as training and inspections, and (iii) ongoing services, such as development of training materials and menu items and restaurant monitoring and inspections. The services we provide under franchise agreements are highly interrelated and dependent upon the franchise license and we concluded the services do not represent individually distinct performance obligations. Consequently, we bundle the franchise license performance obligation and promises to provide services into a single performance obligation under ASC 606, which we satisfy by providing a right to use our intellectual property over the term of each franchise agreement. Royalties, including franchisee contributions to advertising funds managed by our subsidiaries, are calculated as a percentage of franchise restaurant sales over the term of the franchise agreement. Under our franchise agreements, advertising contributions paid by franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development, marketing and related activities. Initial and renewal franchise fees are payable by the franchisee upon a new restaurant opening or renewal of an existing franchise agreement. Our franchise agreement royalties, inclusive of advertising fund contributions, represent sales-based royalties that are related entirely to our performance obligation under the franchise agreement and are recognized as franchise sales occur. Additionally, under ASC 606, initial and renewal franchise fees are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective agreement. Under the Previous Standards, initial franchise fees were recognized as revenue when the related restaurant commenced operations and our completion of all material services and conditions. Renewal franchise fees were recognized as revenue upon execution of a new franchise agreement. Our performance obligation under development agreements other than MFDAs generally consists of an obligation to grant exclusive development rights over a stated term. These development rights are not distinct from franchise agreements, so upfront fees paid by franchisees for exclusive development rights are deferred and apportioned to each franchise restaurant opened by the franchisee. The pro rata amount apportioned to each restaurant is accounted for as an initial franchise fee. We have a distinct performance obligation under our MFDAs to grant subfranchising rights over a stated term. Under the terms of MFDAs, we typically either receive an upfront fee paid in cash and/or receive noncash consideration in the form of an equity interest in the master franchisee or an affiliate of the master franchisee. Under the Previous Standards, we accounted for noncash consideration as a nonmonetary exchange and did not record revenue or a basis in the equity interest received in arrangements where we received noncash consideration. These transactions now fall within the scope of ASC 606, which requires us to record investments in the applicable equity method investee and recognize revenue in an amount equal to the fair value of the equity interest received. In accordance with ASC 606, upfront fees from master franchisees, including the fair value of noncash consideration, are deferred and amortized over the MFDA term on a straight-line basis. We may recognize unamortized upfront fees when a contract with a franchisee or master franchisee is modified and is accounted for as a termination of the existing contract. The portion of gift cards sold to customers which are never redeemed is commonly referred to as gift card breakage. Under ASC 606, we recognize gift card breakage income proportionately as each gift card is redeemed using an estimated breakage rate based on our historical experience. Under the Previous Standards, we recognized gift card breakage income for each gift card's remaining balance when redemption of that balance was deemed remote.
Revenue Recognition - Property Revenues	Property revenues Property revenues consists of rental income from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees. Property revenues are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance for leases and are excluded from the scope of ASC 606.
Advertising and Promotional Costs	Advertising and Promotional Costs Company restaurants and franchise restaurants contribute to advertising funds that our subsidiaries manage in the United States and Canada and certain other international markets. The advertising funds expense the production costs of advertising when the advertisements are first aired or displayed. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed in the period incurred. Under our franchise agreements, advertising contributions received from franchisees must be spent on advertising, product development, marketing and related activities. As a result of our transition to ASC 606, advertising contributions received from franchisees are included in franchise and property revenues and advertising expenses are included as selling, general and administrative expenses commencing on January 1, 2018. Advertising expenses included in selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $858 million for 2019 and $793 million for 2018. Prior to January 1, 2018, since we were deemed to be acting as an agent for these specifically designated contributions in accordance with the Previous Standards, the revenues and expenses of the advertising funds were generally netted in our consolidated statements of operations. Prior to our transition to ASC 606, advertising expenses, which primarily consisted of advertising contributions by Company restaurants (including Restaurant VIEs) based on a percentage of gross sales, totaled $7 million
Deferred Financing Costs	Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the related debt agreement into interest expense using the effective interest method.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Amounts in the Financial Statements related to income taxes are calculated using the principles of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes . Under these principles, deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for tax purposes, as well as tax credit carry-forwards and loss carry-forwards. These deferred taxes are measured by applying currently enacted tax rates. A deferred tax asset is recognized when it is considered more-likely-than-not to be realized. The effects of changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized in income in the year in which the law is enacted. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in the financial statements when it is more-likely-than-not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit with greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Translation gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign deferred tax assets or liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are classified as other operating expenses (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Share-based Compensation	Share-based Compensation Compensation expense related to the issuance of share-based awards to our employees is measured at fair value on the grant date. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value stock options. The compensation expense for awards that vest over a future service period is recognized over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis, adjusted for estimated forfeitures of awards that are not expected to vest. We use historical data to estimate forfeitures for share-based awards. The compensation expense for awards that do not require future service is recognized immediately. Upon the end of the service period, compensation expense is adjusted to account for the actual forfeiture rate. Cash settled share-based awards are classified as liabilities and are re-measured at the end of each reporting period. The compensation expense for awards that contain performance conditions is recognized when it is probable that the performance conditions will be achieved.
Restructuring	Restructuring The determination of when we accrue for employee involuntary termination benefits depends on whether the termination benefits are provided under an on-going benefit arrangement or under a one-time benefit arrangement. We record charges for ongoing benefit arrangements in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits . We record charges for one-time benefit arrangements in accordance with ASC Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations .
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements Lease Accounting – In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on leases. We adopted this new guidance on January 1, 2019. See Note 10, Leases , for further information about our transition to this new lease accounting standard. Goodwill Impairment – In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance to simplify how an entity measures goodwill impairment by removing the second step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. An entity will no longer be required to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. Instead, impairment will be measured at the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The amendment requires prospective adoption and is effective commencing in 2020 with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this new guidance and it did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements. Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects – In February 2018, the FASB issued guidance which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to retained earnings for the tax effects of certain items within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The amendment was effective commencing in 2019 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements. Share-based payment arrangements with nonemployees – In June 2018, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to nonemployees for goods and services. Most of the guidance on such payments to nonemployees would be aligned with the requirements for share-based payments granted to employees. The amendment was effective commencing in 2019 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements. Credit Losses – In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires companies to measure and recognize lifetime expected credit losses for certain financial instruments, including trade accounts receivable and net investments in direct financing and sales-type leases. Expected credit losses are estimated using relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This amendment is effective commencing in 2020, using a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on our Financial Statements, but do not currently anticipate this adoption will have a material impact on our Financial Statements. Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes – In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes .

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of fair value measurements	The following table presents the fair value of our variable rate term debt and senior notes, estimated using inputs based on bid and offer prices that are Level 2 inputs, and principal carrying amount (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes $ 12,075 $ 11,237 Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes 11,900 11,888

Popeyes Acquisition (Tables)

Popeyes Acquisition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Preliminary Allocation of Consideration to Net Tangible and Intangible Assets Acquired	The final allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is presented in the table below (in millions): March 27, 2017 Total current assets $ 64 Property and equipment 114 Intangible assets 1,405 Other assets 1 Total current liabilities (73 ) Total debt and capital lease obligations (159 ) Deferred income taxes (523 ) Other liabilities (20 ) Total identifiable net assets 809 Goodwill 846 Total consideration $ 1,655

Earnings Per Unit (Tables)

Earnings Per Unit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Unit	The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per unit calculations (in millions, except per unit amounts): 2019 2018 2017 Allocation of net income among partner interests: Net income allocated to Class A common unitholders $ 643 $ 612 $ 626 Net income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholders 466 531 585 Net income attributable to common unitholders $ 1,109 $ 1,143 $ 1,211 Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units: Weighted average Class A common units 202 202 202 Weighted average Partnership exchangeable units 194 216 226 Earnings per unit - basic and diluted: Class A common units (a) $ 3.18 $ 3.03 $ 3.10 Partnership exchangeable units (a) $ 2.40 $ 2.46 $ 2.59 (a)

Property and Equipment, net (Ta

Property and Equipment, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property and Equipment, Net	Property and equipment, net, consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 1,006 $ 998 Buildings and improvements 1,148 1,145 Restaurant equipment 109 99 Furniture, fixtures, and other 210 182 Finance leases 245 257 Construction in progress 35 19 2,753 2,700 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (746 ) (704 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,007 $ 1,996

Intangible Assets, net and Go_2

Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	Intangible assets, net and goodwill consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Identifiable assets subject to amortization: Franchise agreements $ 720 $ (225 ) $ 495 $ 705 $ (194 ) $ 511 Favorable leases (a) 127 (65 ) 62 407 (200 ) 207 Subtotal 847 (290 ) 557 1,112 (394 ) 718 Indefinite lived intangible assets: Tim Hortons brand $ 6,534 $ — $ 6,534 $ 6,259 $ — $ 6,259 Burger King brand 2,117 — 2,117 2,131 — 2,131 Popeyes brand 1,355 — 1,355 1,355 — 1,355 Subtotal 10,006 — 10,006 9,745 — 9,745 Intangible assets, net $ 10,563 $ 10,463 Goodwill Tim Hortons segment $ 4,207 $ 4,038 Burger King segment 598 602 Popeyes segment 846 846 Total $ 5,651 $ 5,486
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expenses on Intangible Assets	As of December 31, 2019 , the estimated future amortization expense on identifiable assets subject to amortization is as follows (in millions): Twelve-months ended December 31, Amount 2020 $ 44 2021 41 2022 40 2023 38 2024 36 Thereafter 358 Total $ 557

Equity Method Investments (Tabl

Equity Method Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Summary of Franchise and Property Revenue	Franchise and property revenue recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest consist of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Revenues from affiliates: Royalties $ 345 $ 310 $ 175 Property revenues 33 36 27 Franchise fees and other revenue 10 11 26 Total $ 388 $ 357 $ 228

Other Accrued Liabilities and_2

Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities (Current) and Other Liabilities (Non-Current), Net	Other accrued liabilities (current) and other liabilities, net (non-current) consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Current: Dividend payable $ 232 $ 207 Interest payable 71 87 Accrued compensation and benefits 57 69 Taxes payable 126 113 Deferred income 35 27 Accrued advertising expenses 40 30 Restructuring and other provisions 8 11 Current portion of operating lease liabilities (a) 126 — Other 95 93 Other accrued liabilities $ 790 $ 637 Non-current: Taxes payable $ 579 $ 493 Contract liabilities (see Note 16) 541 486 Derivatives liabilities 341 179 Unfavorable leases (b) 103 192 Accrued pension 65 64 Accrued lease straight-lining liability (b) — 69 Deferred income 25 22 Other 44 42 Other liabilities, net $ 1,698 $ 1,547 (a) Represents the current portion of operating lease liabilities recognized in connection with our transition to ASC 842. See Note 10, Leases . (b) The decreases in unfavorable leases and accrued lease straight-lining liability reflect the reclassification of unfavorable leases and lease straight-lining liability where we are the lessee in the underlying operating lease to the right-of-use assets recorded for the underlying lease in connection with our transition to ASC 842. See Note 10, Leases .

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Long-Term Debt	Long-term debt consist of the following (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026) $ 5,350 $ 6,338 Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024) 750 — 2015 4.625% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2022) — 1,250 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024) 1,500 1,500 2019 3.875% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028) 750 — 2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025) 2,800 2,800 2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028) 750 — Other (a) 81 150 Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issuance discount (148 ) (145 ) Total debt, net 11,833 11,893 Less: current maturities of debt (74 ) (70 ) Total long-term debt $ 11,759 $ 11,823 (a) The decrease in Other reflects the derecognition of obligations associated with build-to-suit leases recorded under the Previous Standard. Liabilities associated with build-to-suit leases were remeasured and recorded as finance lease liabilities in conjunction with our transition to ASC 842.
Summary of Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt	The aggregate maturities of our long-term debt as of December 31, 2019 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended December 31, Principal Amount 2020 $ 74 2021 75 2022 81 2023 98 2024 2,212 Thereafter 9,441 Total $ 11,981
Schedule of Interest Expense, Net	Interest expense, net consists of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Debt (a) $ 503 $ 498 $ 484 Finance lease obligations 20 23 21 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 29 33 Interest income (20 ) (15 ) (26 ) Interest expense, net $ 532 $ 535 $ 512 (a) Amount includes $70 million and $60 million benefit during 2019 and 2018 , respectively, related to the amortization of the Excluded Component as defined in Note 12, Derivatives .

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and adjustments	As a result of applying the modified retrospective method to transition to ASC 606, the following adjustments were made to the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2017 Adjustments January 1, 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,097 $ — $ 1,097 Accounts and notes receivable, net 489 — 489 Inventories, net 78 — 78 Prepaids and other current assets 86 (23 ) 63 Total current assets 1,750 (23 ) 1,727 Property and equipment, net 2,133 — 2,133 Intangible assets, net 11,062 — 11,062 Goodwill 5,782 — 5,782 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 71 — 71 Other assets, net 426 107 533 Total assets $ 21,224 $ 84 $ 21,308 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 496 $ — $ 496 Other accrued liabilities 866 9 875 Gift card liability 215 (43 ) 172 Current portion of long term debt and capital leases 78 — 78 Total current liabilities 1,655 (34 ) 1,621 Term debt, net of current portion 11,801 — 11,801 Capital leases, net of current portion 244 — 244 Other liabilities, net 1,455 426 1,881 Deferred income taxes, net 1,508 (58 ) 1,450 Total liabilities 16,663 334 16,997 Partners' capital Class A common units 4,168 (132 ) 4,036 Partnership exchangeable units 1,276 (118 ) 1,158 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (884 ) — (884 ) Total Partners' capital 4,560 (250 ) 4,310 Noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 Total equity 4,561 (250 ) 4,311 Total liabilities and equity $ 21,224 $ 84 $ 21,308 Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2018 As Reported Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards Revenues: Sales $ 2,355 $ — $ 2,355 Franchise and property revenues 3,002 (750 ) 2,252 Total revenues 5,357 (750 ) 4,607 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,818 — 1,818 Franchise and property expenses 422 — 422 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,214 (785 ) 429 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) (6 ) (28 ) Other operating expenses (income), net 8 (1 ) 7 Total operating costs and expenses 3,440 (792 ) 2,648 Income from operations 1,917 42 1,959 Interest expense, net 535 1 536 Income before income taxes 1,382 41 1,423 Income tax expense 238 9 247 Net income 1,144 32 1,176 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 Net income attributable to common unitholders $ 1,143 $ 32 $ 1,175 Earnings per unit - basic and diluted: Class A common units $ 3.03 $ 3.12 Partnership exchangeable units $ 2.46 $ 2.53 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for 2018 The transition to ASC 606 had no net impact on our cash provided by operating activities and no impact on our cash used for investing activities or cash used for financing activities during 2018 . As Reported Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,144 $ 32 $ 1,176 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 180 — 180 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — 29 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) (6 ) (28 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (33 ) — (33 ) Net (gains) losses on derivatives (40 ) — (40 ) Share-based compensation expense 48 — 48 Deferred income taxes 29 9 38 Other 5 — 5 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable 19 — 19 Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (7 ) 6 (1 ) Accounts and drafts payable 41 7 48 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (219 ) (6 ) (225 ) Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (52 ) — (52 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 43 (42 ) 1 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,165 $ — $ 1,165 Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2018 As Reported December 31, 2018 Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 17 77 Total current assets 1,500 17 1,517 Property and equipment, net 1,996 — 1,996 Intangible assets, net 10,463 — 10,463 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 (101 ) 541 Total assets $ 20,141 $ (84 ) $ 20,057 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ 7 $ 520 Other accrued liabilities 637 (15 ) 622 Gift card liability 167 42 209 Current portion of long term debt and capital leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 34 1,442 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 — 11,823 Capital leases, net of current portion 226 — 226 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (468 ) 1,079 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 67 1,586 Total liabilities 16,523 (367 ) 16,156 Partners' capital Class A common units 4,323 155 4,478 Partnership exchangeable units 730 128 858 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 283 3,899 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 283 3,901 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ (84 ) $ 20,057
Summary of Assets Leased, Property and Equipment, Net	Assets leased to franchisees and others under operating leases where we are the lessor and which are included within our property and equipment, net are as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 905 $ 906 Buildings and improvements 1,142 1,175 Restaurant equipment 18 17 2,065 2,098 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (472 ) (475 ) Property and equipment leased, net $ 1,593 $ 1,623
Summary of Net Investment, Direct Financing Leases	Our net investment in direct financing leases is as follows (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 ASC 842 Previous Standard Future rents to be received: Future minimum lease receipts $ 49 $ 60 Contingent rents (a) 19 29 Estimated unguaranteed residual value 15 16 Unearned income (26 ) (35 ) 57 70 Current portion included within accounts receivables (9 ) (16 ) Net investment in property leased to franchisees $ 48 $ 54 (a) Amounts represent estimated contingent rents recorded in connection with the acquisition method of accounting.
Summary of Property Revenue	Property revenues are comprised primarily of rental income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases with franchisees as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 ASC 842 Previous Standard Rental income: Minimum lease payments $ 448 $ 454 $ 464 Variable lease payments 370 273 284 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net 7 8 8 Subtotal - lease income from operating leases 825 735 756 Earned income on direct financing leases 8 9 9 Total property revenues $ 833 $ 744 $ 765
Schedule of Lease Cost	Lease cost, rent expense and other information associated with these lease commitments is as follows (in millions): Lease Cost (Income) 2019 ASC 842 Operating lease cost $ 210 Operating lease variable lease cost 198 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets 27 Interest on lease liabilities 20 Sublease income (631 ) Total lease cost (income) $ (176 )
Summary of Rent Expense Associated with Lease Commitments	2018 2017 Previous Standard Rental expense: Minimum $ 201 $ 198 Contingent 71 71 Amortization of favorable and unfavorable payable lease contracts, net 9 10 Total rental expense (a) $ 281 $ 279 (a) Amounts include rental expense related to properties subleased to franchisees of $263 million for 2018 and 2017 .
Schedule of Lease Terms and Discount Rates	Lease Term and Discount Rate as of December 31, 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): Operating leases 10.9 years Finance leases 11.2 years Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 6.2 % Finance leases 7.1 %
Schedule of Other Lease Information	Other Information for 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 194 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 20 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 26 Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations $ 18 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations $ 163
Summary of Future Minimum Lease Receipts and Commitments	As of December 31, 2019 , future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2020 $ 9 $ 429 $ 46 $ 204 2021 7 406 45 192 2022 5 383 43 179 2023 5 359 40 164 2024 4 327 39 149 Thereafter 19 1,672 249 872 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 49 $ 3,576 462 1,760 Less amount representing interest (147 ) (545 ) Present value of minimum lease payments 315 1,215 Current portion of lease obligations (27 ) (126 ) Long-term portion of lease obligations $ 288 $ 1,089 (a) Minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,397 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases. As of December 31, 2018, future minimum lease receipts and commitments are as follows (in millions): Lease Receipts Lease Commitments (a) Direct Operating Finance Operating 2019 $ 14 $ 416 $ 38 $ 183 2020 10 388 36 172 2021 7 360 34 158 2022 5 331 33 145 2023 5 306 30 130 Thereafter 19 1,704 201 831 Total minimum receipts / payments $ 60 $ 3,505 372 $ 1,619 Less amount representing interest (125 ) Present value of minimum finance lease payments 247 Current portion of finance lease obligation (21 ) Long-term portion of finance lease obligation $ 226 (a) Minimum lease commitments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $2,290 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases.
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and adjustments	Our transition to ASC 842 resulted in the following adjustments to our consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2018 Adjustments January 1, 2019 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 — 60 Total current assets 1,500 — 1,500 Property and equipment, net 1,996 26 (a) 2,022 Operating lease assets, net — 1,143 (b) 1,143 Intangible assets, net 10,463 (133 ) (c) 10,330 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 — 642 Total assets $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ — $ 513 Other accrued liabilities 637 114 (d) 751 Gift card liability 167 — 167 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 114 1,522 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 (65 ) (e) 11,758 Finance leases, net of current portion 226 62 (e) 288 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion — 1,028 (f) 1,028 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (132 ) (g) 1,415 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 8 (h) 1,527 Total liabilities 16,523 1,015 17,538 Partners' capital: Class A common units 4,323 12 (i) 4,335 Partnership exchangeable units 730 9 (i) 739 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 21 3,637 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 21 3,639 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ 1,036 $ 21,177 (a) Represents the net change in assets recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (b) Represents the capitalization of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets equal to the amount of recognized operating lease liability, adjusted by the net carrying amounts of related favorable lease assets and unfavorable lease liabilities in which we are the lessee and straight-line rent accruals, which were reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (c) Represents the net carrying amount of favorable lease assets associated with leases in which we are the lessee, which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (d) Represents the current portion of operating lease liabilities. (e) Represents the net change in liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases. (f) Represents the recognition of operating lease liabilities, net of current portion. (g) Represents the net carrying amount of unfavorable lease liabilities associated with leases in which we are the lessee and $64 million of straight-line rent accruals which have been reclassified to operating lease ROU assets. (h) Represents the net tax effects of the adjustments noted above, with a corresponding adjustment to Partners’ capital. (i) Represents net change in assets and liabilities recorded in connection with build-to-suit leases and the tax effects of adjustments noted above.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Before Income Taxes	Income (loss) before income taxes, classified by source of income (loss), is as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Canadian $ 685 $ 1,111 $ 1,223 Foreign 767 271 (122 ) Income before income taxes $ 1,452 $ 1,382 $ 1,101
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Attributable to Income from Continuing Operations	Income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations consists of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Current: Canadian $ 47 $ 25 $ 438 U.S. Federal 122 95 113 U.S. state, net of federal income tax benefit 20 17 3 Other Foreign 94 72 54 $ 283 $ 209 $ 608 Deferred: Canadian $ 43 $ 78 $ (302 ) U.S. Federal 8 (65 ) (473 ) U.S. state, net of federal income tax benefit — 13 34 Other Foreign 7 3 (1 ) $ 58 $ 29 $ (742 ) Income tax expense (benefit) $ 341 $ 238 $ (134 )
Schedule of Statutory Rate Reconciles to Effective Income Tax Rate	The statutory rate reconciles to the effective income tax rate as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Statutory rate 26.5 % 26.5 % 26.5 % Costs and taxes related to foreign operations 5.8 4.2 8.9 Foreign exchange gain (loss) 0.1 (0.1 ) (7.7 ) Foreign tax rate differential (10.8 ) (6.1 ) (1.9 ) Change in valuation allowance 0.5 3.2 12.0 Change in accrual for tax uncertainties 5.0 0.1 (0.4 ) Intercompany financing (2.4 ) (4.4 ) (19.5 ) Impact of Tax Act (0.1 ) (1.9 ) (27.4 ) Benefit from stock option exercises (2.2 ) (5.0 ) (4.9 ) Other 1.1 0.7 2.3 Effective income tax rate 23.5 % 17.2 % (12.1 )%
Schedule of Income Tax Expense Benefit Allocated to Continuing Operations and Amounts Separately Allocated to Other Items	Income tax (benefit) expense allocated to continuing operations and amounts separately allocated to other items was (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations $ 341 $ 238 $ (134 ) Cash flow hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (23 ) (2 ) 5 Net investment hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (32 ) 101 (13 ) Pension liability in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1 ) — (2 ) Total $ 285 $ 337 $ (144 )
Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Attributable to Income from Continuing Operations	The significant components of deferred income tax (benefit) expense attributable to income from continuing operations are as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Deferred income tax (benefit) expense $ 30 $ (14 ) $ (449 ) Change in valuation allowance 7 43 133 Change in effective Canadian income tax rate (1 ) (3 ) — Change in effective U.S. federal income tax rate — (8 ) (433 ) Change in effective U.S. state income tax rate 6 15 4 Change in effective foreign income tax rate 16 (4 ) 3 Total $ 58 $ 29 $ (742 )
Schedule of the Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below (in millions): As of December 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Accounts and notes receivable $ 4 $ 5 Accrued employee benefits 48 49 Unfavorable leases 99 123 Operating lease liabilities 332 — Liabilities not currently deductible for tax 198 176 Tax loss and credit carryforwards 493 509 Derivatives 83 25 Other 3 8 Total gross deferred tax assets 1,260 895 Valuation allowance (329 ) (325 ) Net deferred tax assets 931 570 Less deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation 40 43 Intangible assets 1,792 1,734 Leases 88 105 Operating lease assets 325 — Statutory impairment 28 31 Outside basis difference 42 35 Total gross deferred tax liabilities 2,315 1,948 Net deferred tax liability $ 1,384 $ 1,378
Summary of Changes in Valuation Allowance	Changes in the valuation allowance are as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 325 $ 282 $ 133 Additions due to acquisition — — 9 Change in estimates recorded to deferred income tax expense 8 43 133 Changes from foreign currency exchange rates — — 6 Changes in losses and credits (2 ) — 1 Additions related to other comprehensive income (2 ) — — Ending balance $ 329 $ 325 $ 282
Summary of Amount and Expiration Dates of Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry-forwards	The gross amount and expiration dates of operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards as of December 31, 2019 are as follows (in millions): Amount Expiration Date Canadian net operating loss carryforwards $ 697 2036-2039 Canadian capital loss carryforwards 975 Indefinite U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards 562 2020-2036 U.S. foreign tax credits 97 2020-2029 Other foreign net operating loss carryforwards 185 Indefinite Other foreign net operating loss carryforwards 80 2020-2039 Other foreign capital loss carryforward 31 Indefinite Foreign credits 1 2020-2036 Total $ 2,628
A Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amounts of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 441 $ 461 $ 241 Additions for tax positions related to the current year 9 1 186 Additions for tax positions of prior years 56 18 41 Additions for tax positions taken in conjunction with acquisition of Tim Hortons — — 2 Reductions for tax positions of prior year — (18 ) — Reductions for settlement — (18 ) (2 ) Reductions due to statute expiration — (3 ) (7 ) Ending balance $ 506 $ 441 $ 461

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Quantitative Disclosures of Derivative Instruments Including Estimated Fair Values	The following tables present the required quantitative disclosures for our derivative instruments, including their estimated fair values (all estimated using Level 2 inputs) and their location on our consolidated balance sheets (in millions): Gain or (Loss) Recognized in 2019 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (1) Interest rate swaps $ (102 ) $ (37 ) $ (6 ) Forward-currency contracts $ (4 ) $ 11 $ (9 ) Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Cross-currency rate swaps $ (118 ) $ 383 $ (384 ) (1) We did not exclude any components from the cash flow hedge relationships presented in this table. Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings 2019 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net $ (26 ) $ (19 ) $ (31 ) Forward-currency contracts Cost of sales $ 5 $ (1 ) $ (3 ) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) 2019 2018 2017 Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Cross-currency rate swaps Interest expense, net $ 70 $ 60 $ —
Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	Fair Value as of 2019 2018 Balance Sheet Location Assets: Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges Interest rate $ 7 $ — Other assets, net Foreign currency — 7 Prepaids and other current assets Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Foreign currency 22 58 Other assets, net Total assets at fair value $ 29 $ 65 Liabilities: Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges Interest rate $ 175 $ 72 Other liabilities, net Foreign currency 2 — Other accrued liabilities Derivatives designated as net investment hedges Foreign currency 166 107 Other liabilities, net Total liabilities at fair value $ 343 $ 179

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Change in the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table displays the change in the components of AOCI (in millions): Derivatives Pensions Foreign Accumulated Balances at December 31, 2016 $ 534 $ (32 ) $ (1,857 ) $ (1,355 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 824 824 Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (382 ) — — (382 ) Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 25 — — 25 Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — 4 — 4 Balances at December 31, 2017 $ 177 $ (28 ) $ (1,033 ) $ (884 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (831 ) (831 ) Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax 263 — — 263 Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 14 — — 14 Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — 1 — 1 Balances at December 31, 2018 $ 454 $ (27 ) $ (1,864 ) $ (1,437 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment — — 409 409 Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax (163 ) — — (163 ) Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax 15 — — 15 Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax — (2 ) — (2 ) Balances at December 31, 2019 $ 306 $ (29 ) $ (1,455 ) $ (1,178 )

Share-based Compensation (Table

Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense	Share-based compensation expense consists of the following for the periods presented (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Stock options, stock options with tandem SARs and RSUs (a) $ 68 $ 48 $ 48 Accelerated vesting of Popeyes stock options (b) — — 12 Total share-based compensation expense (c) $ 68 $ 48 $ 60 (a) Includes $4 million , $2 million , and $5 million due to modification of awards in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. (b) Represents expense attributed to the post-combination service associated with the accelerated vesting of stock options in connection with the Popeyes Acquisition. (c) Generally classified as selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Summary of the Significant Assumptions Used During the Year to Estimate the Fair Value of Stock Options	The following assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option awards at the grant date: 2019 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 1.82% 2.13% 1.23% - 1.25% Expected term (in years) 6.19 6.39 6.74 Expected volatility 25.5% 25.2% 24.5% Expected dividend yield 3.09% 3.08% 1.37%
Summary of Option Activity under the Various Plan	The following is a summary of stock option activity under our plans for the year ended December 31, 2019 : Total Number of Weighted Aggregate Weighted Outstanding at January 1, 2019 13,603 $ 36.41 Granted 1,160 $ 64.86 Exercised (4,496 ) $ 22.62 Forfeited (509 ) $ 55.18 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 9,758 $ 45.29 $ 181,478 6.0 Exercisable at December 31, 2019 1,754 $ 26.43 $ 65,486 2.6 Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2019 8,976 $ 44.70 $ 172,145 5.9
Summary of Time-vested RSUs and Performance-based RSUs Activity	The following is a summary of time-vested RSUs and performance-based RSUs activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 : Time-vested RSUs Performance-based RSUs Total Number of Weighted Average Total Number of Weighted Average Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,500 $ 41.88 2,407 $ 45.25 Granted 405 $ 64.82 1,884 $ 65.54 Vested and settled (96 ) $ 42.34 (25 ) $ 33.77 Dividend equivalents granted 38 $ — 104 $ — Forfeited (95 ) $ 56.82 (304 ) $ 54.10 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,752 $ 46.50 4,066 $ 53.78

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Change in contract liabilities	We classify these contract liabilities as Other liabilities, net in our consolidated balance sheets. The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities by segment and on a consolidated basis between December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019 (in millions): Contract Liabilities TH BK PLK Consolidated Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 62 $ 405 $ 19 $ 486 Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year (9 ) (38 ) (2 ) (49 ) Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period 9 86 11 106 Impact of foreign currency translation 2 (4 ) — (2 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 64 $ 449 $ 28 $ 541
Schedule of estimated revenues expected to be recognized	The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) by segment and on a consolidated basis as of December 31, 2019 (in millions): Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in TH BK PLK Consolidated 2020 $ 8 $ 34 $ 2 $ 44 2021 8 33 2 43 2022 7 33 2 42 2023 7 32 2 41 2024 7 31 2 40 Thereafter 27 286 18 331 Total $ 64 $ 449 $ 28 $ 541
Disaggregation of total revenues	Total revenues consist of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Sales $ 2,362 $ 2,355 $ 2,390 Royalties 2,319 2,165 1,215 Property revenues 833 744 765 Franchise fees and other revenue 89 93 206 Total revenues $ 5,603 $ 5,357 $ 4,576
Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and adjustments	As a result of applying the modified retrospective method to transition to ASC 606, the following adjustments were made to the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 (in millions): As Reported Total Adjusted December 31, 2017 Adjustments January 1, 2018 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,097 $ — $ 1,097 Accounts and notes receivable, net 489 — 489 Inventories, net 78 — 78 Prepaids and other current assets 86 (23 ) 63 Total current assets 1,750 (23 ) 1,727 Property and equipment, net 2,133 — 2,133 Intangible assets, net 11,062 — 11,062 Goodwill 5,782 — 5,782 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 71 — 71 Other assets, net 426 107 533 Total assets $ 21,224 $ 84 $ 21,308 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 496 $ — $ 496 Other accrued liabilities 866 9 875 Gift card liability 215 (43 ) 172 Current portion of long term debt and capital leases 78 — 78 Total current liabilities 1,655 (34 ) 1,621 Term debt, net of current portion 11,801 — 11,801 Capital leases, net of current portion 244 — 244 Other liabilities, net 1,455 426 1,881 Deferred income taxes, net 1,508 (58 ) 1,450 Total liabilities 16,663 334 16,997 Partners' capital Class A common units 4,168 (132 ) 4,036 Partnership exchangeable units 1,276 (118 ) 1,158 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (884 ) — (884 ) Total Partners' capital 4,560 (250 ) 4,310 Noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 Total equity 4,561 (250 ) 4,311 Total liabilities and equity $ 21,224 $ 84 $ 21,308 Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2018 As Reported Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards Revenues: Sales $ 2,355 $ — $ 2,355 Franchise and property revenues 3,002 (750 ) 2,252 Total revenues 5,357 (750 ) 4,607 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,818 — 1,818 Franchise and property expenses 422 — 422 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,214 (785 ) 429 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) (6 ) (28 ) Other operating expenses (income), net 8 (1 ) 7 Total operating costs and expenses 3,440 (792 ) 2,648 Income from operations 1,917 42 1,959 Interest expense, net 535 1 536 Income before income taxes 1,382 41 1,423 Income tax expense 238 9 247 Net income 1,144 32 1,176 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 — 1 Net income attributable to common unitholders $ 1,143 $ 32 $ 1,175 Earnings per unit - basic and diluted: Class A common units $ 3.03 $ 3.12 Partnership exchangeable units $ 2.46 $ 2.53 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for 2018 The transition to ASC 606 had no net impact on our cash provided by operating activities and no impact on our cash used for investing activities or cash used for financing activities during 2018 . As Reported Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,144 $ 32 $ 1,176 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 180 — 180 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — 29 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) (6 ) (28 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (33 ) — (33 ) Net (gains) losses on derivatives (40 ) — (40 ) Share-based compensation expense 48 — 48 Deferred income taxes 29 9 38 Other 5 — 5 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable 19 — 19 Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (7 ) 6 (1 ) Accounts and drafts payable 41 7 48 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (219 ) (6 ) (225 ) Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (52 ) — (52 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 43 (42 ) 1 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,165 $ — $ 1,165 Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2018 As Reported December 31, 2018 Total Adjustments Amounts Under Previous Standards ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — 452 Inventories, net 75 — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 17 77 Total current assets 1,500 17 1,517 Property and equipment, net 1,996 — 1,996 Intangible assets, net 10,463 — 10,463 Goodwill 5,486 — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — 54 Other assets, net 642 (101 ) 541 Total assets $ 20,141 $ (84 ) $ 20,057 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ 7 $ 520 Other accrued liabilities 637 (15 ) 622 Gift card liability 167 42 209 Current portion of long term debt and capital leases 91 — 91 Total current liabilities 1,408 34 1,442 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 — 11,823 Capital leases, net of current portion 226 — 226 Other liabilities, net 1,547 (468 ) 1,079 Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 67 1,586 Total liabilities 16,523 (367 ) 16,156 Partners' capital Class A common units 4,323 155 4,478 Partnership exchangeable units 730 128 858 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) — (1,437 ) Total Partners' capital 3,616 283 3,899 Noncontrolling interests 2 — 2 Total equity 3,618 283 3,901 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ (84 ) $ 20,057

Other Operating Expenses (Inc_2

Other Operating Expenses (Income), net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating Expenses (Income), Net	Other operating expenses (income), net, consist of the following (in millions): 2019 2018 2017 Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings $ 7 $ 19 $ 29 Litigation settlements and reserves, net 2 11 2 Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange (15 ) (33 ) 77 Other, net (4 ) 11 1 Other operating expenses (income), net $ (10 ) $ 8 $ 109

Segment Reporting and Geograp_2

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of revenue by segment and country	(a) Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total revenues in each period presented. 2019 2018 2017 Revenues by operating segment: TH $ 3,344 $ 3,292 $ 3,155 BK 1,777 1,651 1,219 PLK 482 414 202 Total $ 5,603 $ 5,357 $ 4,576 Revenues by country (a): Canada $ 3,037 $ 2,984 $ 2,832 United States 1,930 1,785 1,190 Other 636 588 554 Total $ 5,603 $ 5,357 $ 4,576
Schedule of segment related depreciation and amortization expense	Depreciation and amortization: TH $ 112 $ 108 $ 110 BK 62 61 62 PLK 11 11 10 Total $ 185 $ 180 $ 182
Schedule of segment related income (loss) from equity method investments	(Income) loss from equity method investments: TH $ (7 ) $ (6 ) $ (8 ) BK (4 ) (16 ) (4 ) Total $ (11 ) $ (22 ) $ (12 )
Schedule of segment related capital expenditure	Capital expenditures: TH $ 37 $ 59 $ 13 BK 20 25 23 PLK 5 2 1 Total $ 62 $ 86 $ 37
Schedule of segment related assets and long lived assets	Total assets by segment, and long-lived assets by segment and country are as follows (in millions): Assets Long-Lived Assets As of December 31, As of December 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 By operating segment: TH $ 13,894 $ 12,666 $ 1,972 $ 1,226 BK 5,149 4,514 1,130 729 PLK 2,490 2,420 129 95 Unallocated 827 541 — — Total $ 22,360 $ 20,141 $ 3,231 $ 2,050 By country: Canada $ 1,665 $ 945 United States 1,542 1,098 Other 24 7 Total $ 3,231 $ 2,050
Reconciliation of segment income to net income (loss)	2019 2018 2017 Segment income: TH $ 1,122 $ 1,127 $ 1,136 BK 994 928 903 PLK 188 157 107 Adjusted EBITDA 2,304 2,212 2,146 Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense 74 55 55 PLK Transaction costs — 10 62 Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees 31 25 2 Office centralization and relocation costs 6 20 — Impact of equity method investments (a) 11 (3 ) 1 Other operating expenses (income), net (10 ) 8 109 EBITDA 2,192 2,097 1,917 Depreciation and amortization 185 180 182 Income from operations 2,007 1,917 1,735 Interest expense, net 532 535 512 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 23 — 122 Income tax expense (benefit) 341 238 (134 ) Net income $ 1,111 $ 1,144 $ 1,235 (a) Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in segment income.

Quarterly Financial Data (Una_2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Summarized Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data	Summarized unaudited quarterly financial data (in millions, except per unit data) was as follows: Quarters Ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Total revenues $ 1,266 $ 1,254 $ 1,400 $ 1,343 $ 1,458 $ 1,375 $ 1,479 $ 1,385 Income from operations $ 434 $ 421 $ 491 $ 502 $ 571 $ 478 $ 511 $ 516 Net income $ 246 $ 279 $ 257 $ 314 $ 351 $ 250 $ 257 $ 301 Basic and diluted earnings per unit Class A common units $ 0.67 $ 0.73 $ 0.70 $ 0.83 $ 1.00 $ 0.66 $ 0.81 $ 0.81 Partnership exchangeable units $ 0.53 $ 0.60 $ 0.55 $ 0.67 $ 0.76 $ 0.53 $ 0.55 $ 0.65

Supplemental Financial Inform_2

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (In millions of U.S. dollars) As of December 31, 2019 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,533 $ — $ — $ 1,533 Accounts and notes receivable, net 527 — — 527 Inventories, net 84 — — 84 Prepaids and other current assets 52 — — 52 Total current assets 2,196 — — 2,196 Property and equipment, net 2,007 — — 2,007 Operating lease assets, net 1,176 — — 1,176 Intangible assets, net 10,563 — — 10,563 Goodwill 5,651 — — 5,651 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 48 — — 48 Intercompany receivable — 232 (232 ) — Investment in subsidiaries — 4,259 (4,259 ) — Other assets, net 719 — — 719 Total assets $ 22,360 $ 4,491 $ (4,491 ) $ 22,360 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 644 $ — $ — $ 644 Other accrued liabilities 558 232 — 790 Gift card liability 168 — — 168 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 101 — — 101 Total current liabilities 1,471 232 — 1,703 Term debt, net of current portion 11,759 — — 11,759 Finance leases, net of current portion 288 — — 288 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,089 — — 1,089 Other liabilities, net 1,698 — — 1,698 Payables to affiliates 232 — (232 ) — Deferred income taxes, net 1,564 — — 1,564 Total liabilities 18,101 232 (232 ) 18,101 Partners’ capital: Class A common units — 7,786 — 7,786 Partnership exchangeable units — (2,353 ) — (2,353 ) Common shares 3,248 — (3,248 ) — Retained earnings 2,185 — (2,185 ) — Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,178 ) (1,178 ) 1,178 (1,178 ) Total Partners’ capital/shareholders’ equity 4,255 4,255 (4,255 ) 4,255 Noncontrolling interests 4 4 (4 ) 4 Total equity 4,259 4,259 (4,259 ) 4,259 Total liabilities and equity $ 22,360 $ 4,491 $ (4,491 ) $ 22,360 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (In millions of U.S. dollars) As of December 31, 2018 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 913 $ — $ — $ 913 Accounts and notes receivable, net 452 — — 452 Inventories, net 75 — — 75 Prepaids and other current assets 60 — — 60 Total current assets 1,500 — — 1,500 Property and equipment, net 1,996 — — 1,996 Intangible assets, net 10,463 — — 10,463 Goodwill 5,486 — — 5,486 Net investment in property leased to franchisees 54 — — 54 Intercompany receivable — 207 (207 ) — Investment in subsidiaries — 3,618 (3,618 ) — Other assets, net 642 — — 642 Total assets $ 20,141 $ 3,825 $ (3,825 ) $ 20,141 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts and drafts payable $ 513 $ — $ — $ 513 Other accrued liabilities 430 207 — 637 Gift card liability 167 — — 167 Current portion of long term debt and finance leases 91 — — 91 Total current liabilities 1,201 207 — 1,408 Term debt, net of current portion 11,823 — — 11,823 Finance leases, net of current portion 226 — — 226 Other liabilities, net 1,547 — — 1,547 Payables to affiliates 207 — (207 ) — Deferred income taxes, net 1,519 — — 1,519 Total liabilities 16,523 207 (207 ) 16,523 Partners’ capital: Class A common units — 4,323 — 4,323 Partnership exchangeable units — 730 — 730 Common shares 3,071 — (3,071 ) — Retained earnings 1,982 — (1,982 ) — Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,437 ) (1,437 ) 1,437 (1,437 ) Total Partners’ capital/shareholders’ equity 3,616 3,616 (3,616 ) 3,616 Noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2 ) 2 Total equity 3,618 3,618 (3,618 ) 3,618 Total liabilities and equity $ 20,141 $ 3,825 $ (3,825 ) $ 20,141 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2019 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Sales $ 2,362 $ — $ — $ 2,362 Franchise and property revenues 3,241 — — 3,241 Total revenues 5,603 — — 5,603 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,813 — — 1,813 Franchise and property expenses 540 — — 540 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,264 — — 1,264 (Income) loss from equity method investments (11 ) — — (11 ) Other operating expenses (income), net (10 ) — — (10 ) Total operating costs and expenses 3,596 — — 3,596 Income from operations 2,007 — — 2,007 Interest expense, net 532 — — 532 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 23 — — 23 Income before income taxes 1,452 — — 1,452 Income tax expense (benefit) 341 — — 341 Net income 1,111 — — 1,111 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,111 (1,111 ) — Net income (loss) 1,111 1,111 (1,111 ) 1,111 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2 ) 2 Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,109 $ 1,109 $ (1,109 ) $ 1,109 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,370 $ 1,370 $ (1,370 ) $ 1,370 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2018 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Sales $ 2,355 $ — $ — $ 2,355 Franchise and property revenues 3,002 — — 3,002 Total revenues 5,357 — — 5,357 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,818 — — 1,818 Franchise and property expenses 422 — — 422 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,214 — — 1,214 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) — — (22 ) Other operating expenses (income), net 8 — — 8 Total operating costs and expenses 3,440 — — 3,440 Income from operations 1,917 — — 1,917 Interest expense, net 535 — — 535 Income before income taxes 1,382 — — 1,382 Income tax expense (benefit) 238 — — 238 Net income 1,144 — — 1,144 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,144 (1,144 ) — Net income (loss) 1,144 1,144 (1,144 ) 1,144 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 1 (1 ) 1 Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,143 $ 1,143 $ (1,143 ) $ 1,143 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 591 $ 591 $ (591 ) $ 591 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2017 Consolidated RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Sales $ 2,390 $ — $ — $ 2,390 Franchise and property revenues 2,186 — — 2,186 Total revenues 4,576 — — 4,576 Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,850 — — 1,850 Franchise and property expenses 478 — — 478 Selling, general and administrative expenses 416 — — 416 (Income) loss from equity method investments (12 ) — — (12 ) Other operating expenses (income), net 109 — — 109 Total operating costs and expenses 2,841 — — 2,841 Income from operations 1,735 — — 1,735 Interest expense, net 512 — — 512 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 122 — — 122 Income before income taxes 1,101 — — 1,101 Income tax expense (benefit) (134 ) — — (134 ) Net income 1,235 — — 1,235 Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries — 1,235 (1,235 ) — Net income (loss) 1,235 1,235 (1,235 ) 1,235 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 2 (2 ) 2 Partnership preferred unit distributions — 256 — 256 Gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units — (234 ) — (234 ) Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders $ 1,233 $ 1,211 $ (1,233 ) $ 1,211 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,706 $ 1,706 $ (1,706 ) $ 1,706 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2019 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,111 $ 1,111 $ (1,111 ) $ 1,111 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,111 ) 1,111 — Depreciation and amortization 185 — — 185 Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt 16 — — 16 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — — 29 (Income) loss from equity method investments (11 ) — — (11 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (14 ) — — (14 ) Net (gains) losses on derivatives (49 ) — — (49 ) Share-based compensation expense 68 — — 68 Deferred income taxes 58 — — 58 Other 6 — — 6 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable (53 ) — — (53 ) Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (15 ) — — (15 ) Accounts and drafts payable 112 — — 112 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (51 ) — — (51 ) Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (54 ) — — (54 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 138 — — 138 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,476 — — 1,476 Cash flows from investing activities: Payments for property and equipment (62 ) — — (62 ) Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 8 — — 8 Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 24 — — 24 Net cash used for investing activities (30 ) — — (30 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 2,250 — — 2,250 Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (2,266 ) — — (2,266 ) Payment of financing costs (50 ) — — (50 ) Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units — (901 ) — (901 ) Capital contribution from RBI Inc. 102 — — 102 Distributions from subsidiaries (901 ) 901 — — Proceeds from derivatives 23 — — 23 Net cash used for financing activities (842 ) — — (842 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 16 — — 16 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 620 — — 620 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 913 — — 913 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,533 $ — $ — $ 1,533 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2018 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,144 $ 1,144 $ (1,144 ) $ 1,144 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,144 ) 1,144 — Depreciation and amortization 180 — — 180 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 29 — — 29 (Income) loss from equity method investments (22 ) — — (22 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions (33 ) — — (33 ) Net (gains) losses on derivatives (40 ) — — (40 ) Share-based compensation expense 48 — — 48 Deferred income taxes 29 — — 29 Other 5 — — 5 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable 19 — — 19 Inventories and prepaids and other current assets (7 ) — — (7 ) Accounts and drafts payable 41 — — 41 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability (219 ) — — (219 ) Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (52 ) — — (52 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 43 — — 43 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,165 — — 1,165 Cash flows from investing activities: Payments for property and equipment (86 ) — — (86 ) Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 8 — — 8 Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 17 — — 17 Other investing activities, net 17 — — 17 Net cash used for investing activities (44 ) — — (44 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 75 — — 75 Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (74 ) — — (74 ) Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of RBI preferred shares — (60 ) — (60 ) Payment of financing costs (3 ) — — (3 ) Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units — (728 ) — (728 ) Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units — (561 ) — (561 ) Capital contribution from RBI Inc. 61 — — 61 Distributions from subsidiaries (1,349 ) 1,349 — — Other financing activities, net 5 — — 5 Net cash used for financing activities (1,285 ) — — (1,285 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (20 ) — — (20 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (184 ) — — (184 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,097 — — 1,097 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 913 $ — $ — $ 913 RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (In millions of U.S. dollars) 2017 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,235 $ 1,235 $ (1,235 ) $ 1,235 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries — (1,235 ) 1,235 — Depreciation and amortization 182 — — 182 Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt 119 — — 119 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount 33 — — 33 (Income) loss from equity method investments (12 ) — — (12 ) Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions 77 — — 77 Net (gains) losses on derivatives 31 — — 31 Share-based compensation expense 48 — — 48 Deferred income taxes (742 ) — — (742 ) Other 18 — — 18 Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts and notes receivable (30 ) — — (30 ) Inventories and prepaids and other current assets 19 — — 19 Accounts and drafts payable 14 — — 14 Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability 360 — — 360 Tenant inducements paid to franchisees (20 ) — — (20 ) Other long-term assets and liabilities 99 — — 99 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,431 — — 1,431 Cash flows from investing activities: Payments for property and equipment (37 ) — — (37 ) Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings 26 — — 26 Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired (1,636 ) — — (1,636 ) Settlement/sale of derivatives, net 772 — — 772 Other investing activities, net 17 — — 17 Net cash used for investing activities (858 ) — — (858 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 5,850 — — 5,850 Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (2,742 ) — — (2,742 ) Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of preferred shares — (3,006 ) — (3,006 ) Payment of financing costs (63 ) — — (63 ) Distributions paid on Class A, preferred and Partnership exchangeable units — (664 ) — (664 ) Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units — (330 ) — (330 ) Capital contribution from RBI Inc. 29 — — 29 Distributions from subsidiaries (4,000 ) 4,000 — — Other financing activities, net (10 ) — — (10 ) Net cash used for financing activities (936 ) — — (936 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 24 — — 24 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (339 ) — — (339 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,436 — — 1,436 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,097 $ — $ — $ 1,097

Description of Business and O_2

Description of Business and Organization - Additional Information (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019countryrestaurant
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of franchised or owned restaurants	27,086
Number of countries in which company and franchise restaurants operated (more than) | country	100
Percentage of franchised restaurants	100.00%
Tim Hortons
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of franchised or owned restaurants	4,932
Burger King
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of franchised or owned restaurants	18,838
Popeyes
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of franchised or owned restaurants	3,316

Significant Accounting Polici_4

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)restaurant	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)restaurant	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Summary Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investment in other affiliates	50.00%
Goodwill and Brand impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Advertising expense, net of franchisee contributions	$ 858,000,000	$ 793,000,000	$ 7,000,000
Buildings and improvements
Summary Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets (up to)	40 years
Restaurant equipment
Summary Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets (up to)	17 years
Furniture, fixtures, and other
Summary Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets (up to)	10 years
Manufacturing equipment
Summary Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets (up to)	25 years
Restaurant VIEs
Summary Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of consolidated restaurants | restaurant	35	17

Significant Accounting Polici_5

Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes	$ 11,833	$ 11,893
Variable Term Debt and Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes	12,075	11,237
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes	$ 11,900	$ 11,888

Popeyes Acquisition - Additiona

Popeyes Acquisition - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 27, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2019	Jan. 01, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net		$ 10,563	$ 10,463		$ 10,330	$ 11,062
Franchise agreements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 41
Weighted average useful life of intangible assets	17 years
Off-market favorable lease
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 9
Weighted average useful life of intangible assets	14 years
Popeyes Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Value of equity awards transferred	$ 33
Business acquisition funded by cash	355
PLK Transaction costs		$ 0	$ 10	$ 62
Intangible assets, net	1,355
Intangible assets	1,405
Popeyes Acquisition | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
PLK Transaction costs	34
Long-term debt | Popeyes Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Incremental borrowings funded by business acquisition	$ 1,300

Popeyes Acquisition - Schedule

Popeyes Acquisition - Schedule of Preliminary Allocation of Consideration to Net Tangible and Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Mar. 27, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 5,651	$ 5,486	$ 5,486	$ 5,782
Popeyes Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total current assets					$ 64
Property and equipment					114
Intangible assets					1,405
Other assets					1
Total current liabilities					(73)
Total debt and capital lease obligations					(159)
Deferred income taxes					(523)
Other liabilities					(20)
Total identifiable net assets					809
Goodwill					846
Total consideration					$ 1,655

Earnings Per Unit - Basic and D

Earnings Per Unit - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Unit (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Allocation of net income among partner interests:
Net income attributable to common unitholders									$ 1,109	$ 1,143	$ 1,211
Class A common units
Allocation of net income among partner interests:
Net income attributable to common unitholders									$ 643	$ 612	$ 626
Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:
Total weighted average basic and diluted units outstanding (in shares)									202	202	202
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 1	$ 0.70	$ 0.67	$ 0.81	$ 0.66	$ 0.83	$ 0.73	$ 3.18	$ 3.03	$ 3.10
Partnership exchangeable units
Allocation of net income among partner interests:
Net income attributable to common unitholders									$ 466	$ 531	$ 585
Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:
Total weighted average basic and diluted units outstanding (in shares)									194	216	226
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.55	$ 0.76	$ 0.55	$ 0.53	$ 0.65	$ 0.53	$ 0.67	$ 0.60	$ 2.40	$ 2.46	$ 2.59

Property and Equipment, net - S

Property and Equipment, net - Summary of Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,753		$ 2,700
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(746)		(704)
Property and equipment, net	2,007	$ 2,022	1,996	$ 2,133
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,006		998
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,148		1,145
Restaurant equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	109		99
Furniture, fixtures, and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	210		182
Finance leases
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	245		257
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 35		$ 19

Property and Equipment, net - A

Property and Equipment, net - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment	$ 136	$ 148	$ 150
Assets leased under capital leases, net	222	180
Accumulated depreciation	$ 23	$ 77

Intangible Assets, net and Go_3

Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill - Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets, Gross	$ 847		$ 1,112
Identifiable assets, accumulated amortization	(290)		(394)
Identifiable assets, net	557		718
Indefinite lived intangible assets, Net	10,006		9,745
Intangible assets, net	10,563	$ 10,330	10,463	$ 11,062
Goodwill	5,651	$ 5,486	5,486	$ 5,782
Tim Hortons
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	4,207		4,038
Tim Hortons | Trade Names
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite lived intangible assets, Net	6,534		6,259
Burger King
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	598		602
Burger King | Trade Names
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite lived intangible assets, Net	2,117		2,131
Popeyes
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	846		846
Popeyes | Trade Names
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite lived intangible assets, Net	1,355		1,355
Franchise agreements
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets, Gross	720		705
Identifiable assets, accumulated amortization	(225)		(194)
Identifiable assets, net	495		511
Favorable leases
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets, Gross	127		407
Identifiable assets, accumulated amortization	(65)		(200)
Identifiable assets, net	$ 62		$ 207

Intangible Assets, net and Go_4

Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense on intangible assets	$ 44	$ 70	$ 72

Intangible Assets, net and Go_5

Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill - Schedule of the Estimated Future Amortization Expenses on Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019	$ 44
2020	41
2021	40
2022	38
2023	36
Thereafter	358
Identifiable assets, net	$ 557	$ 718

Equity Method Investments - Add

Equity Method Investments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in subsidiaries	$ 0	$ 0
Joint-venture interest	50.00%
Rent expense		281,000,000	$ 279,000,000
Increase to carrying value of equity method investment	$ 11,000,000	20,000,000	0
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Quoted market price	66,000,000
BK Brasil
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Quoted market price	99,000,000
Equity method investee
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Accounts receivable from equity method investments	47,000,000	41,000,000
Tim Hortons | Wendy's Company TIMWEN Partnership
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash distributions	13,000,000	13,000,000	$ 12,000,000
Rent expense	$ 19,000,000
Rent expense		20,000,000
Canada | TIMWEN Partnership
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Joint-venture interest	50.00%
United States | Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Joint-venture interest	15.40%
China | Pangaea Foods (China) Holdings, Ltd.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Joint-venture interest	9.80%
Prepaids and other current assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in subsidiaries	$ 266,000,000	$ 259,000,000

Equity Method Investments - Sum

Equity Method Investments - Summary of Franchise and Property Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues from affiliates:
Property revenues									$ 833
Property revenues										$ 744	$ 765
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	$ 1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	5,603	5,357	4,576
Affiliates
Revenues from affiliates:
Property revenues									33
Property revenues										36	27
Total revenues									388	357	228
Royalties
Revenues from affiliates:
Revenues									2,319	2,165	1,215
Royalties | Affiliates
Revenues from affiliates:
Revenues									345	310	175
Franchise fees and other revenue
Revenues from affiliates:
Revenues									89	93	206
Franchise fees and other revenue | Affiliates
Revenues from affiliates:
Revenues									$ 10	$ 11	$ 26

Other Accrued Liabilities and_3

Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities - Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities (Current) and Other Liabilities (Non-Current), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Current:
Dividend payable	$ 232		$ 207
Interest payable	71		87
Accrued compensation and benefits	57		69
Taxes payable	126		113
Deferred income	35		27
Accrued advertising expenses	40		30
Restructuring and other provisions	8		11
Current portion of operating lease liability	126
Other	95		93
Other accrued liabilities	790	$ 751	637	$ 875
Non-current:
Derivatives liabilities	341		179
Taxes payable	579		493
Contract liabilities (see Note 16)	541		486
Unfavorable leases (b)	103		192
Accrued pension	65		64
Accrued lease straight-lining liability (b)	0		69
Deferred income	25		22
Other	44		42
Other liabilities, net	$ 1,698	$ 1,415	$ 1,547	$ 1,881

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Lon

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 24, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017	May 17, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other	$ 81			$ 150
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issuance discount	(148)			(145)
Total debt, net	11,833			11,893
Less: current maturities of debt	(74)			(70)
Total long-term debt	$ 11,759		$ 11,758	11,823	$ 11,801
2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.25%							4.25%
2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024) | Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 1,500			1,500
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.25%					4.25%
2019 3.875% Senior Notes (Due January 15, 2028) | Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 750			0
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		3.875%
Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026)	5,350			6,338
Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026)	$ 750			0
2015 4.625% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2022)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.625%
2015 4.625% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2022) | Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 0			1,250
2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%						5.00%
2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025) | Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 2,800			2,800
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%					5.00%
2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.375%
2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028) | Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 750			$ 0
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.375%

Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilit

Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilities (Details)	Nov. 19, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 06, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 05, 2019debtinstrument	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018CAD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt					$ 23,000,000	$ 0	$ 122,000,000
Capitalized debt issuance costs					$ 50,000,000		$ 63,000,000	$ 0
Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued		$ 750,000,000
Interest rate, base rate floor		1.00%
Interest rate, eurocurrency rate floor		0.00%
Weighted average interest rate					3.05%
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of instruments held | debtinstrument				1
Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued	$ 5,350,000,000
Interest rate, base rate floor	1.00%
Interest rate, eurocurrency rate floor	0.00%
Weighted average interest rate					3.55%
Repayment of outstanding term loan facility			$ 235,000,000
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			$ 4,000,000
Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026) | Base rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate	0.75%
Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026) | Eurocurrency Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate	1.75%
Fourth Incremental Amendment
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	$ 16,000,000
Capitalized debt issuance costs	24,000,000	$ 7,000,000
2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	720,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)					4.375%
Minimum | Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024) | Base rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate		0.00%
Minimum | Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024) | Eurocurrency Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate		0.75%
Maximum | Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024) | Base rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate		0.50%
Maximum | Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024) | Eurocurrency Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate		1.50%
Revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior secured revolving credit facility		$ 1,000,000,000
Amount of letter of credit outstanding					$ 0
Letter of credit sublimit as part of revolving credit facility					125,000,000
Amount withdrawn from revolving credit facility					2,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity					$ 998,000,000
Revolving credit facility | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate					1.25%
Commitment fee percentage		0.25%
Revolving credit facility | Minimum | Fourth Incremental Amendment
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate					0.75%
Revolving credit facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate					2.00%
Commitment fee percentage		0.15%
Revolving credit facility | Maximum | Fourth Incremental Amendment
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument floor rate					1.50%
Senior notes | 2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued	750,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)					4.375%
Debt issuance costs, net	6,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One | Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Quarterly installment payment		$ 5,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One | Term Loan B (due November 19, 2026)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Quarterly installment payment	$ 13,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two | Term Loan A (due October 7, 2024)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Quarterly installment payment		$ 9,000,000

Long-Term Debt - 2017 4.25% Sen

Long-Term Debt - 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 12, 2014	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017	May 17, 2017
2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		4.25%		4.25%
Senior notes | 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		4.25%	4.25%
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued			$ 1,500,000,000
Debt issuance costs, net			$ 13,000,000
Preferred Share
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Preferred stock dividend rate percentage	9.00%	9.00%

Long-Term Debt 2019 3.875% Seni

Long-Term Debt 2019 3.875% Senior Notes (Details)	Sep. 24, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 07, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018CAD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		$ 23,000,000	$ 0	$ 122,000,000
Capitalized debt issuance costs		$ 50,000,000		$ 63,000,000		$ 0
2019 3.875% Senior Notes (Due January 15, 2028)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capitalized debt issuance costs	$ 10,000,000
2015 4.625% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2022)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		4.625%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	$ 3,000,000
Senior notes | 2019 3.875% Senior Notes (Due January 15, 2028)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.875%
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued	$ 750,000,000
Senior notes | 2015 4.625% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2022)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued					$ 1,250,000,000

Long-Term Debt - 2017 5.00% Sen

Long-Term Debt - 2017 5.00% Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	$ 23,000,000	$ 0	$ 122,000,000
2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%			5.00%
Senior notes | 2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%		5.00%
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued			$ 2,800,000,000
Debt issuance costs, net			15,000,000
Senior notes | 6% Senior Notes Indenture 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	6.00%
Redemption of 2014 senior notes			2,250,000,000
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			$ 102,000,000

Long-Term Debt - 2019 4.375% Se

Long-Term Debt - 2019 4.375% Senior Notes (Details) - 2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028) - USD ($)	Nov. 19, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		4.375%
Repayments of debt	$ 720,000,000
Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		4.375%
Debt issuance costs, net	6,000,000
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued	$ 750,000,000

Long-Term Debt - Restrictions a

Long-Term Debt - Restrictions and Covenants (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 24, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 28, 2017	May 17, 2017
2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.375%
2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.25%				4.25%
2011 Amended Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
First lien senior secured leverage ratio limit	6.50
Amount of letter of credit outstanding	$ 50
Swingline loans outstanding percentage	30.00%
2019 3.875% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.875%	3.875%
2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%			5.00%
Senior notes | 2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.375%
Senior notes | 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.25%		4.25%
Senior notes | 2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%		5.00%

Long-Term Debt - Other (Details

Long-Term Debt - Other (Details)	Mar. 27, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($)	Jun. 29, 2019CAD ($)	Jun. 01, 2017USD ($)
New Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 225,000,000	$ 100,000,000
Amount drawn		$ 100,000,000
Effective interest rate		3.45%
Canadian Bankers' Acceptance rate | New Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate		1.40%
Prime rate | New Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate		0.40%
Popeyes Acquisition
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 156,000,000
Senior notes | Series 1
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued				$ 36,000,000

Long-Term Debt - Debt Issuance

Long-Term Debt - Debt Issuance Costs and Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018CAD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capitalized debt issuance costs	$ 50		$ 63	$ 0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	$ 23	$ 0	122
6% Senior Notes Indenture 2014 | Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			$ 102
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	6.00%

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Agg

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2020	$ 74
2021	75
2022	81
2023	98
2024	2,212
Thereafter	9,441
Total	$ 11,981

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of In

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Interest Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Debt	$ 503	$ 498	$ 484
Finance lease obligations	20
Finance lease obligations		23	21
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount	29	29	33
Interest income	(20)	(15)	(26)
Interest expense, net	532	535	512
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges | Interest expense, net | Cross-currency rate swaps
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings (excluded from effectiveness testing)	$ 70	$ 60	$ 0

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019restaurantproperty	Jan. 01, 2019USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2018USD ($)
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Restaurant properties to franchisees leased or subleased | restaurant	5,272
Non restaurant properties to third parties under capital and operating leases | property	182
Minimum lease term for assets given on lease	10 years
Maximum lease term for assets given on lease	20 years
Minimum lease term for assets taken on lease	10 years
Maximum lease term for assets taken on lease	20 years
Cumulative effect adjustment			$ (250)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment		$ 21
Land
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term	20 years

Leases - Adjustments to balance

Leases - Adjustments to balance sheet due to Topic 842 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,533	$ 913	$ 913	$ 1,097
Accounts and notes receivable, net		527	452	452	489
Inventories, net		84	75	75	78
Prepaids and other current assets		52	60	60	63
Total current assets		2,196	1,500	1,500	1,727
Property and equipment, net		2,007	2,022	1,996	2,133
Operating lease assets, net		1,176	1,143	0
Intangible assets, net		10,563	10,330	10,463	11,062
Goodwill		5,651	5,486	5,486	5,782
Net investment in property leased to franchisees		48	54	54	71
Other assets, net		719	642	642	533
Total assets		22,360	21,177	20,141	21,308
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable		644	513	513	496
Other accrued liabilities		790	751	637	875
Gift card liability		168	167	167	172
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases		101	91	91	78
Total current liabilities		1,703	1,522	1,408	1,621
Term debt, net of current portion		11,759	11,758	11,823	11,801
Finance leases, net of current portion		288	288	226
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		1,089	1,028	0
Other liabilities, net		1,698	1,415	1,547	1,881
Deferred income taxes, net		1,564	1,527	1,519	1,450
Total liabilities		18,101	17,538	16,523	16,997
Equity [Abstract]
Class A common units		0		0
Partnership exchangeable units				730	1,158
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,178)	(1,437)	(1,437)	(884)
Total Partners' capital		4,255	3,637	3,616
Noncontrolling interests		4	2	2	1
Total equity		4,259	3,639	3,618	4,311	$ 4,561	$ 3,489
Total liabilities and equity		22,360	21,177	20,141	$ 21,308
Accrued lease straight-lining liability			64
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			0
Accounts and notes receivable, net			0
Inventories, net			0
Prepaids and other current assets			0
Total current assets			0
Property and equipment, net			26
Operating lease assets, net			1,143
Intangible assets, net			(133)
Goodwill			0
Net investment in property leased to franchisees			0
Other assets, net			0
Total assets			1,036
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable			0
Other accrued liabilities			114
Gift card liability			0
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases			0
Total current liabilities			114
Term debt, net of current portion			(65)
Finance leases, net of current portion			62
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion			1,028
Other liabilities, net			(132)
Deferred income taxes, net			8
Total liabilities			1,015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 0
Total Partners' capital			21
Noncontrolling interests	0
Total equity			21
Total liabilities and equity			1,036
Class A common units
Equity [Abstract]
Class A common units			4,335	4,323
Total equity		7,786		4,323		4,168	3,364
Class A common units | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Equity [Abstract]
Class A common units	12
Partnership exchangeable units
Equity [Abstract]
Partnership exchangeable units		(2,353)	$ 739	730
Total equity		$ (2,353)		$ 730		$ 1,276	$ 1,477
Partnership exchangeable units | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Equity [Abstract]
Partnership exchangeable units	$ 9

Leases - Summary of Assets Leas

Leases - Summary of Assets Lease, Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Total lease, property and equipment	$ 2,065	$ 2,098
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(472)	(475)
Property and equipment leased, net	1,593	1,623
Land
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Total lease, property and equipment	905	906
Buildings and improvements
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Total lease, property and equipment	1,142	1,175
Restaurant equipment
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Total lease, property and equipment	$ 18	$ 17

Leases - Summary of Net Investm

Leases - Summary of Net Investment, Direct Financing Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Direct Financing Lease, Net Investment in Leases [Abstract]
Future minimum lease receipts	$ 49
Contingent rents	19
Estimated unguaranteed residual value	15
Unearned income	(26)
Net investment, direct financing leases	57
Current portion included within accounts receivables	(9)
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	48
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Future minimum lease receipts			$ 60
Contingent rents			29
Estimated unguaranteed residual value			16
Unearned income			(35)
Net investment, direct financing leases			70
Current portion included within accounts receivables			(16)
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	$ 48	$ 54	$ 54	$ 71

Leases - Summary of Property Re

Leases - Summary of Property Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Lease Disclosure [Line Items]
Subtotal - lease income from operating leases	$ 833
Franchise and property revenue
Lease Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum lease payments	448
Minimum lease payments		$ 454	$ 464
Variable lease payments	370
Variable lease payments		273	284
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net	7
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable income lease contracts, net		8	8
Subtotal - lease income from operating leases	825	735	756
Earned income on direct financing leases	8
Earned income on direct financing leases		9	9
Total property revenues	$ 833
Total property revenues		$ 744	$ 765

Leases - Lease cost (Details)

Leases - Lease cost (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 210
Operating lease variable lease cost	198
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	27
Interest on lease liabilities	20
Sublease income	(631)
Total lease cost (income)	$ (176)

Leases - Summary of Rent Expens

Leases - Summary of Rent Expense Associated with Lease Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Minimum	$ 201	$ 198
Contingent	71	71
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable payable lease contracts, net	9	10
Total rental expense	281	279
Rental expense from properties subleased to franchisees	$ 263	$ 263

Leases - Lease term and discoun

Leases - Lease term and discount rate (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): operating leases	10 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years): finance leases	11 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate: operating leases	6.20%
Weighted-average discount rate: finance leases	7.10%

Leases - Other information asso

Leases - Other information associated with leases (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 194
Operating cash flows from finance leases	20
Financing cash flows from finance leases	26
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease obligations	18
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations	$ 163

Leases - Summary of Future Mini

Leases - Summary of Future Minimum Lease Receipts and Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Lease Receipts, Direct Financing Leases
2020	$ 9
2021	7
2022	5
2023	5
2024	4
Thereafter	19
Total minimum receipts / payments	49
Lease Receipts, Operating Leases
2020	429
2021	406
2022	383
2023	359
2024	327
Thereafter	1,672
Total minimum receipts / payments	3,576
Lease Commitments, Finance Leases
2020	46
2021	45
2022	43
2023	40
2024	39
Thereafter	249
Total minimum receipts / payments	462
Less amount representing interest	(147)
Present value of minimum lease payments	315
Current portion of lease obligations	(27)
Long-term portion of lease obligations	288	$ 288	$ 226
Lease Commitments, Operating Leases
2020	204
2021	192
2022	179
2023	164
2024	149
Thereafter	872
Total minimum receipts / payments	1,760
Less amount representing interest	(545)
Present value of minimum lease payments	1,215
Current portion of lease obligations	(126)
Long-term portion of lease obligations	1,089	$ 1,028	0
Minimum sublease rentals	2,397
Lease Receipts, Direct Financing Leases
2019			14
2020			10
2021			7
2022			5
2023			5
Thereafter			19
Total minimum receipts / payments			60
Lease Receipts, Operating Leases
2019			416
2020			388
2021			360
2022			331
2023			306
Thereafter			1,704
Total minimum receipts / payments			3,505
Lease Commitments, Finance Leases
2019			38
2020			36
2021			34
2022			33
2023			30
Thereafter			201
Total minimum receipts / payments			372
Less amount representing interest			(125)
Present value of minimum finance lease payments			247
Current portion of finance lease obligation			(21)
Long-term portion of finance lease obligation	$ 288		226	$ 244
Lease Commitments, Operating Leases
2019			183
2020			172
2021			158
2022			145
2023			130
Thereafter			831
Total minimum receipts / payments			1,619
Minimum sublease rentals			$ 2,290

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax [Line Items]
Provisional income tax expense (benefit) due to TCJA			$ 420
Favorable adjustment as a result of remeasurement of net deferred tax liabilities		$ 9
Provisional charges carryforward related to TCJA			103
Favorable adjustment related to certain deductions allowed to be carried forward		3
Provisional estimate for transition tax related to TCJA			119
Favorable adjustment related to utilization of foreign tax credits		15
Federal act on tax reform and AVS financing, change in tax rate, provisional income tax expense	$ 16
Federal act on tax reform and AVS financing, increase (decrease) in effective rate	1.10%
Increase in valuation allowance	$ 4
Unrecognized tax benefits	506	441	461	$ 241
Possible reduction in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months	6
Additions for tax positions of prior years	56	18	41
Total amount of accrued interest and penalties	92	51
Potential interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions	$ 41	$ 14	$ 10
Minimum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income tax returns period subject to examination	3 years
Maximum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income tax returns period subject to examination	6 years

Income Taxes - Income Before In

Income Taxes - Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax [Line Items]
Foreign	$ 767	$ 271	$ (122)
Income before income taxes	1,452	1,382	1,101
Canada
Income Tax [Line Items]
Foreign	$ 685	$ 1,111	$ 1,223

Income Taxes - Income Tax (Bene

Income Taxes - Income Tax (Benefit) Expense Attributable to Income from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 283	$ 209	$ 608
Deferred:
Total	58	29	(742)
Income tax expense (benefit)	341	238	(134)
Canada
Current:
Canadian	47	25	438
Deferred:
Canadian	43	78	(302)
United States
Current:
U.S. Federal	122	95	113
U.S. state, net of federal income tax benefit	20	17	3
Deferred:
U.S. Federal	8	(65)	(473)
U.S. state, net of federal income tax benefit	0	13	34
Other Foreign
Current:
Canadian	94	72	54
Deferred:
Canadian	$ 7	$ 3	$ (1)

Income Taxes - Schedule of US F

Income Taxes - Schedule of US Federal Tax Statutory Rate Reconciles to Effective Income Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory rate	26.50%	26.50%	26.50%
Costs and taxes related to foreign operations	5.80%	4.20%	8.90%
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	0.10%	(0.10%)	(7.70%)
Foreign tax rate differential	(10.80%)	(6.10%)	(1.90%)
Change in valuation allowance	0.50%	3.20%	12.00%
Change in accrual for tax uncertainties	5.00%	0.10%	(0.40%)
Intercompany financing	(2.40%)	(4.40%)	(19.50%)
Impact of Tax Act	(0.10%)	(1.90%)	(27.40%)
Benefit from stock option exercises	(2.20%)	(5.00%)	(4.90%)
Other	1.10%	0.70%	2.30%
Effective income tax rate	23.50%	17.20%	(12.10%)

Income Taxes - Schedule of Inco

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax (Benefit) Expense Allocated to Continuing Operations and Amounts Separately Allocated to Other Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 341	$ 238	$ (134)
Cash flow hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(23)	(2)	5
Net investment hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(32)
Net investment hedge in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		101	(13)
Pension liability in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1)	0	(2)
Total	$ 285	$ 337	$ (144)

Income Taxes - Schedule of Defe

Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Income Tax (Benefit) Expense Attributable to Income from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	$ 30	$ (14)	$ (449)
Change in valuation allowance	7	43	133
Change in effective Canadian income tax rate	(1)	(3)	0
Change in effective U.S. federal income tax rate	0	(8)	(433)
Change in effective U.S. state income tax rate	6	15	4
Change in effective foreign income tax rate	16	(4)	3
Total	$ 58	$ 29	$ (742)

Income Taxes - Schedule of the

Income Taxes - Schedule of the Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts and notes receivable	$ 4	$ 5
Accrued employee benefits	48	49
Unfavorable leases	99	123
Operating lease liabilities	332	0
Liabilities not currently deductible for tax	198	176
Tax loss and credit carryforwards	493	509
Derivatives	83	25
Other	3	8
Total gross deferred tax assets	1,260	895
Valuation allowance	(329)	(325)	$ (282)	$ (133)
Net deferred tax assets	931	570
Less deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation	40	43
Intangible assets	1,792	1,734
Leases	88	105
Operating lease assets	325	0
Statutory impairment	28	31
Outside basis difference	42	35
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	2,315	1,948
Net deferred tax liability	$ 1,384	$ 1,378

Income Taxes - Summary of Chang

Income Taxes - Summary of Changes in Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Valuation Allowance, beginning balance	$ 325	$ 282	$ 133
Additions due to acquisition	0	0	9
Change in estimates recorded to deferred income tax expense	8	43	133
Changes from foreign currency exchange rates	0	0	6
Changes in losses and credits	(2)	0	1
Additions related to other comprehensive income	(2)	0	0
Valuation Allowance, ending balance	$ 329	$ 325	$ 282

Income Taxes - Summary of Amoun

Income Taxes - Summary of Amount and Expiration Dates of Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carry-forwards (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Total	$ 2,628
Canadian net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	697
Canadian capital loss carryforwards
Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Capital loss carryforwards	975
U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	562
U.S. foreign tax credits
Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
U.S. foreign tax credits	97
Foreign tax
Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	185
Capital loss carryforwards	31
Foreign credits	1
Other foreign net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 80

Income Taxes - A Reconciliation

Income Taxes - A Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amounts of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 441	$ 461	$ 241
Additions on tax position related to the current year	9	1	186
Additions for tax positions of prior years	56	18	41
Additions for tax positions taken in conjunction with Transactions	0	0	2
Reductions for tax positions of prior year	0	(18)	0
Reductions for settlement	0	(18)	(2)
Reductions due to statute expiration	0	(3)	(7)
Ending balance	$ 506	$ 441	$ 461

Derivative Instruments - Additi

Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	$ 500,000,000
Net unrealized loss in AOCI	77,000,000	$ 19,000,000	$ 11,000,000
Maximum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	112,000,000
Interest expense, net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of pre-tax losses in AOCI expect to be reclassified into interest expense	12,000,000
Interest Rate Swap - Period One
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	3,500,000,000
Interest Rate Swap - Period Two
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	500,000,000
Interest rate
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	3,500,000,000			$ 2,500,000,000
Interest rate | Interest expense, net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Net unrealized loss in AOCI	213,000,000			$ 85,000,000
Amount of pre-tax losses in AOCI expect to be reclassified into interest expense	51,000,000
Cross currency interest rate contract
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Cash received			764,000,000
Unrealized gain, net of tax			$ 533,000,000
Cross currency interest rate contract | Fixed income interest rate
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	400,000,000					$ 6,754	$ 5,000,000,000
Hedge Funds | Cross currency interest rate contract | Fixed income interest rate
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	$ 1,200,000,000				€ 1,108

Derivative Instruments - Quanti

Derivative Instruments - Quantitative Disclosures of Derivative Instruments Including Estimated Fair Values (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate swaps
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ (102)	$ (37)	$ (6)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate swaps | Interest expense, net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings	(26)	(19)	(31)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Forward-currency contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(4)	11	(9)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Forward-currency contracts | Cost of sales
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings	5	(1)	(3)
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges | Cross-currency rate swaps
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(118)	383	(384)
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges | Cross-currency rate swaps | Interest expense, net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	$ 70	$ 60	$ 0

Derivative Instruments - Summar

Derivative Instruments - Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	$ 29	$ 65
Derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	343	179
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | Other assets, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	7	0
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Interest Rate | Other liabilities, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	175	72
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency | Prepaids and other current assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	0	7
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency | Other accrued liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	2	0
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges | Foreign currency | Other assets, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	22	58
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges | Foreign currency | Other liabilities, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities designated as cash flow hedges and net investment hedges	$ 166	$ 107

Partnership Preferred Units - A

Partnership Preferred Units - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Dec. 12, 2017	Dec. 12, 2014	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares redemption price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 48.109657
Preferred Share
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Partnership preferred units issued (in shares)		68,530,939
Preferred stock dividend rate percentage		9.00%	9.00%
Nominal dividend per year (in dollars per share)		$ 100
Aggregate consideration for sale of preferred shares	$ 3,116
Accrued and unpaid preferred share dividends	54
Increase in net income attributable to common shareholders	$ 234

Equity - Additional Information

Equity - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019dayshares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Number of consecutive trading days | day	20
Exchange of partnership exchange units for RBI common shares, shares	42,016,392	10,185,333	9,286,480
Partners capital account exchanges and conversions (in shares)		10,000,000	5,000,000
Partners capital account converted units, amount | $		$ 561	$ 330
Partnership exchangeable units
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Exchange of partnership exchange units for RBI common shares, shares	42,016,392	185,333	4,286,480

Equity - Summary of Change in t

Equity - Summary of Change in the Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balances	$ 3,616
Foreign currency translation adjustment	409	$ (831)	$ 824
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(6), $(5), and $(9)	15	14	25
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax	(2)	1	4
Ending balances		3,616
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balances	(1,437)	(884)	(1,355)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	409	(831)	824
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax	(163)	263	(382)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(6), $(5), and $(9)	15	14	25
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax	(2)	1	4
Ending balances	(1,178)	(1,437)	(884)
Derivatives
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balances	454	177	534
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax	(163)	263	(382)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(6), $(5), and $(9)	15	14	25
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax	0
Ending balances	306	454	177
Pensions
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balances	(27)	(28)	(32)
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax	(2)	1	4
Ending balances	(29)	(27)	(28)
Foreign Currency Translation
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balances	(1,864)	(1,033)	(1,857)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	409	(831)	824
Ending balances	$ (1,455)	$ (1,864)	$ (1,033)

Share-based Compensation - Addi

Share-based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
New awards granted (in shares)	1,160,000
Portion of options vesting on each anniversary date, vesting percentage	20.00%
Weighted average contractual term	6 years
Fair value of options granted	$ 11.83	$ 10.82	$ 12.57
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 200	$ 371	$ 288
Expected term of grant options	6 years 2 months 8 days	6 years 4 months 20 days	6 years 8 months 26 days
Stock options, expiration period	10 years
Legacy Burger King Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
New awards granted (in shares)	0
Legacy Tim Hortons Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
New awards granted (in shares)	0
Minimum | United States Treasury yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term of grant options	3 years
Maximum | United States Treasury yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term of grant options	5 years
First anniversary
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Portion of options vesting on each anniversary date, vesting percentage	20.00%
Second anniversary
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Portion of options vesting on each anniversary date, vesting percentage	40.00%
Third anniversary
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Portion of options vesting on each anniversary date, vesting percentage	100.00%
2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for issuance under the Plan (in shares)	14,148,316
Stock Compensation Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 183
Weighted average contractual term	3 years 4 months 24 days
Limited performance-based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Performance-based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Portion of options vesting on each anniversary date, vesting percentage	100.00%
Vesting period	5 years
Employee service period	3 years
Weighted average grant date fair value, over period of time		$ 58,490,000	$ 55,550,000
Performance-based RSUs | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee service period	3 years
Performance-based RSUs | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee service period	5 years
Performance-based RSUs | Fourth anniversary
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Portion of options vesting on each anniversary date, vesting percentage	50.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Portion of options vesting on each anniversary date, vesting percentage	20.00%
Vesting period	5 years
Total intrinsic value of vested RSU's	$ 8	$ 7	$ 6
Time-vested RSUs and Performance-based RSUs | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Time-vested RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Employee service period	2 years
Percentage of RSU forfeited	100.00%
Weighted average grant date fair value, over period of time		$ 57,680,000	$ 56,540,000

Share-based Compensation - Summ

Share-based Compensation - Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock options, stock options with tandem SARs and RSUs	$ 68	$ 48	$ 48
Accelerated vesting of Tim Hortons RSUs and performance stock units	0	0	12
Total share-based compensation expense	68	48	60
Modification of awards	$ 4	$ 2	$ 5

Share-based Compensation - Su_2

Share-based Compensation - Summary of the Significant Assumptions Used During the Year to Estimate the Fair Value of Stock Options (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	1.82%
Expected term (in years)	6 years 2 months 8 days	6 years 4 months 20 days	6 years 8 months 26 days
Expected volatility	25.50%	25.20%	24.50%
Expected dividend yield	3.09%	3.08%	1.37%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate			1.23%
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate			1.25%

Share-based Compensation - Su_3

Share-based Compensation - Summary of Option Activity under the Various Plan (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Total Number of Options
Outstanding beginning balance (in shares) | shares	13,603
Granted (in shares) | shares	1,160
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(4,496)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(509)
Outstanding ending balance (in shares) | shares	9,758
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 36.41
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	64.86
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	22.62
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	55.18
Outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 45.29
Stock Option Activity, Additional Disclosures
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding | $	$ 181,478
Weighted average contractual term	6 years
Total number of options, exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,754
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 26.43
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable | $	$ 65,486
Average remaining contractual term, exercisable	2 years 7 months 6 days
Total number of options, vested or expected to vest (in shares) | shares	8,976
Weighted average exercise price, vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 44.70
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested or expected to vest | $	$ 172,145
Average remaining contractual term, vested or expected to vest	5 years 10 months 24 days

Share-based Compensation - Su_4

Share-based Compensation - Summary of Time-vested RSUs and Performance-based RSUs Activity (Details) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
Time-vested RSUs
Total Number of Shares
Outstanding, beginning balance | shares	1,500
Granted (in shares) | shares	405
Vested and settled (in shares) | shares	(96)
Dividend equivalents granted (in shares) | shares	38
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(95)
Outstanding, ending balance | shares	1,752
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 41.88
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	64.82
Vested and settled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	42.34
Dividend equivalents granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	56.82
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 46.50
Performance-based RSUs
Total Number of Shares
Outstanding, beginning balance | shares	2,407
Granted (in shares) | shares	1,884
Vested and settled (in shares) | shares	(25)
Dividend equivalents granted (in shares) | shares	104
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(304)
Outstanding, ending balance | shares	4,066
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 45.25
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	65.54
Vested and settled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	33.77
Dividend equivalents granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	54.10
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 53.78

Revenue Recognition - Additiona

Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2019	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment													$ (250)
Other liabilities, net	$ 1,698				$ 1,547				$ 1,698	$ 1,547		$ 1,415	1,881
Other assets, net	719				642				719	642		642	533
Total equity	4,259				3,618				4,259	3,618	$ 4,561	3,639	4,311	$ 3,489
Deferred income taxes, net	1,564				1,519				1,564	1,519		1,527	1,450
Prepaids and other current assets	52				60				52	60		60	63
Gift card liability	168				167				168	167		$ 167	172
Other accrued liabilities	790				637				790	637
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	5,603	5,357	4,576
Income tax expense (benefit)									341	238	(134)
Selling, general and administrative expenses									1,264	1,214	416
Other operating expenses (income), net									10	(8)	(109)
Interest expense, net									(532)	(535)	(512)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment					21					21
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment													250
Other liabilities, net					(468)					(468)	426
Other assets, net					(101)					(101)	107		107
Total equity					283					283	(250)
Deferred income taxes, net					67					67	(58)
Prepaids and other current assets					17					17	(23)
Gift card liability					$ 42					42	(43)
Total revenues										(750)
Income tax expense (benefit)										9
Selling, general and administrative expenses										(785)
Other operating expenses (income), net										1
Interest expense, net										(1)
Franchise and property revenues
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Total revenues									$ 3,241	3,002	$ 2,186
Franchise and property revenues | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Total revenues										43
Income tax expense (benefit)										11
Franchise and property revenues | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Other liabilities, net													321
Deferred income taxes, net													(67)
Total revenues										(750)
MFDA Arrangements | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Other liabilities, net													105
Total equity													2
Advertising Funds | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Total equity													(23)
Prepaids and other current assets													(23)
Total revenues										(793)
Income tax expense (benefit)										(2)
Selling, general and administrative expenses										(785)
Other operating expenses (income), net										1
Interest expense, net										$ (1)
Gift Cards | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Total equity													25
Deferred income taxes, net													9
Gift card liability													(43)
Other accrued liabilities													$ 9

Revenue Recognition - Change in

Revenue Recognition - Change in contract liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Change In Contract With Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 486
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year	(49)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period	106
Impact of foreign currency translation	(2)
Ending balance	541
Tim Hortons
Change In Contract With Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	62
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year	(9)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period	9
Impact of foreign currency translation	2
Ending balance	64
Burger King
Change In Contract With Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	405
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year	(38)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period	86
Impact of foreign currency translation	(4)
Ending balance	449
Popeyes
Change In Contract With Customer Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	19
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year	(2)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period	11
Impact of foreign currency translation	0
Ending balance	$ 28

Revenue Recognition - Estimated

Revenue Recognition - Estimated revenue recognition (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-12-31
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	$ 541
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	$ 44
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	$ 43
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	$ 42
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	$ 41
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	40
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	331
Tim Hortons | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-12-31
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	64
Tim Hortons | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	8
Tim Hortons | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	8
Tim Hortons | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	7
Tim Hortons | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	7
Tim Hortons | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	7
Tim Hortons | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	27
Burger King | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-12-31
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	449
Burger King | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	34
Burger King | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	33
Burger King | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	33
Burger King | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	32
Burger King | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	31
Burger King | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	286
Popeyes | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-12-31
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	28
Popeyes | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	2
Popeyes | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	2
Popeyes | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	2
Popeyes | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	2
Popeyes | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	2
Popeyes | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in	$ 18

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of total revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Property revenues									$ 833
Property revenues										$ 744	$ 765
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	$ 1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	5,603	5,357	4,576
Sales
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Revenues									2,362	2,355	2,390
Royalties
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Revenues									2,319	2,165	1,215
Franchise fees and other revenue
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 89	$ 93	$ 206

Revenue Recognition - Adjustmen

Revenue Recognition - Adjustments to balance sheet due to Topic 606 and Pro Forma adjustments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,533	$ 913	$ 913	$ 1,097
Accounts and notes receivable, net	527	452	452	489
Inventories, net	84	75	75	78
Prepaids and other current assets	52	60	60	63
Total current assets	2,196	1,500	1,500	1,727
Property and equipment, net	2,007	2,022	1,996	2,133
Intangible assets, net	10,563	10,330	10,463	11,062
Goodwill	5,651	5,486	5,486	5,782
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	48	54	54	71
Other assets, net	719	642	642	533
Total assets	22,360	21,177	20,141	21,308
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable	644	513	513	496
Other accrued liabilities	790	751	637	875
Gift card liability	168	167	167	172
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases	101	91	91	78
Total current liabilities	1,703	1,522	1,408	1,621
Term debt, net of current portion	11,759	11,758	11,823	11,801
Finance leases, net of current portion	288		226	244
Other liabilities, net	1,698	1,415	1,547	1,881
Deferred income taxes, net	1,564	1,527	1,519	1,450
Total liabilities	18,101	17,538	16,523	16,997
Partners' capital
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018			4,323	4,036
Partnership exchangeable units			730	1,158
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,178)	(1,437)	(1,437)	(884)
Total Partners' capital			3,616	4,310
Noncontrolling interests	4	2	2	1
Total equity	4,259	3,639	3,618	4,311	$ 4,561	$ 3,489
Total liabilities and equity	22,360	21,177	20,141	21,308
Class A common units
Partners' capital
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	7,786		4,323
Total equity	7,786		4,323		4,168	3,364
Partnership exchangeable units
Partners' capital
Partnership exchangeable units	(2,353)	$ 739	730
Total equity	$ (2,353)		730		1,276	$ 1,477
Total Adjustments | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			0		0
Accounts and notes receivable, net			0		0
Inventories, net			0		0
Prepaids and other current assets			17		(23)
Total current assets			17		(23)
Property and equipment, net			0		0
Intangible assets, net			0		0
Goodwill			0		0
Net investment in property leased to franchisees			0		0
Other assets, net			(101)	$ 107	107
Total assets			(84)		84
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable			7		0
Other accrued liabilities			(15)		9
Gift card liability			42		(43)
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases			0		0
Total current liabilities			34		(34)
Term debt, net of current portion			0		0
Finance leases, net of current portion			0		0
Other liabilities, net			(468)		426
Deferred income taxes, net			67		(58)
Total liabilities			(367)		334
Partners' capital
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018			155		(132)
Partnership exchangeable units			128		(118)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			0		0
Total Partners' capital			283		(250)
Noncontrolling interests			0		0
Total equity			283		(250)
Total liabilities and equity			(84)		84
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			913		1,097
Accounts and notes receivable, net			452		489
Inventories, net			75		78
Prepaids and other current assets			77		86
Total current assets			1,517		1,750
Property and equipment, net			1,996		2,133
Intangible assets, net			10,463		11,062
Goodwill			5,486		5,782
Net investment in property leased to franchisees			54		71
Other assets, net			541		426
Total assets			20,057		21,224
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable			520		496
Other accrued liabilities			622		866
Gift card liability			209		215
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases			91		78
Total current liabilities			1,442		1,655
Term debt, net of current portion			11,823		11,801
Finance leases, net of current portion			226		244
Other liabilities, net			1,079		1,455
Deferred income taxes, net			1,586		1,508
Total liabilities			16,156		16,663
Partners' capital
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018			4,478		4,168
Partnership exchangeable units			858		1,276
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(1,437)		(884)
Total Partners' capital			3,899		4,560
Noncontrolling interests			2		1
Total equity			3,901		4,561
Total liabilities and equity			$ 20,057		$ 21,224

Revenue Recognition - Pro Forma

Revenue Recognition - Pro Forma adjustments to income statement (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	$ 1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	$ 5,603	$ 5,357	$ 4,576
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales									1,813	1,818	1,850
Franchise and property expenses									540	422	478
Selling, general and administrative expenses									1,264	1,214	416
(Income) loss from equity method investments									(11)	(22)	(12)
Other operating expenses (income), net									(10)	8	109
Total operating costs and expenses									3,596	3,440	2,841
Income from operations	$ 511	$ 571	$ 491	$ 434	$ 516	$ 478	$ 502	$ 421	2,007	1,917	1,735
Interest expense, net									532	535	512
Income before income taxes									1,452	1,382	1,101
Income tax expense (benefit)									341	238	(134)
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									2	1	2
Net income attributable to common unitholders									1,109	1,143	1,211
Total Adjustments | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenues:
Total revenues										(750)
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales										0
Franchise and property expenses										0
Selling, general and administrative expenses										(785)
(Income) loss from equity method investments										(6)
Other operating expenses (income), net										(1)
Total operating costs and expenses										(792)
Income from operations										42
Interest expense, net										1
Income before income taxes										41
Income tax expense (benefit)										9
Net income										32
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests										0
Net income attributable to common unitholders										32
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Revenues:
Total revenues										4,607
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales										1,818
Franchise and property expenses										422
Selling, general and administrative expenses										429
(Income) loss from equity method investments										(28)
Other operating expenses (income), net										7
Total operating costs and expenses										2,648
Income from operations										1,959
Interest expense, net										536
Income before income taxes										1,423
Income tax expense (benefit)										247
Net income										1,176
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests										1
Net income attributable to common unitholders										1,175
Sales
Revenues:
Sales									2,362	2,355	2,390
Sales | Total Adjustments | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenues:
Sales										0
Sales | Amounts Under Previous Standards
Revenues:
Sales										2,355
Franchise and property revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues									3,241	3,002	2,186
Franchise and property revenues | Total Adjustments
Revenues:
Total revenues										43
Operating costs and expenses:
Income tax expense (benefit)										11
Franchise and property revenues | Total Adjustments | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenues:
Total revenues										(750)
Franchise and property revenues | Amounts Under Previous Standards
Revenues:
Total revenues										2,252
Class A common units
Operating costs and expenses:
Net income									643	612	636
Net income attributable to common unitholders									$ 643	$ 612	$ 626
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in usd per share)	$ 0.81	$ 1	$ 0.70	$ 0.67	$ 0.81	$ 0.66	$ 0.83	$ 0.73	$ 3.18	$ 3.03	$ 3.10
Class A common units | Amounts Under Previous Standards
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in usd per share)										$ 3.12
Partnership exchangeable units
Operating costs and expenses:
Net income									$ 466	$ 531	$ 597
Net income attributable to common unitholders									$ 466	$ 531	$ 585
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in usd per share)	$ 0.55	$ 0.76	$ 0.55	$ 0.53	$ 0.65	$ 0.53	$ 0.67	$ 0.60	$ 2.40	$ 2.46	$ 2.59
Partnership exchangeable units | Amounts Under Previous Standards
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in usd per share)										$ 2.53

Revenue Recognition - Pro For_2

Revenue Recognition - Pro Forma adjustments to cash flow statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 1,111	$ 1,144	$ 1,235
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	185	180	182
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount	29	29	33
(Income) loss from equity method investments	(11)	(22)	(12)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions	(14)	(33)	77
Net (gains) losses on derivatives	(49)	(40)	31
Share-based compensation expense	68	48	48
Deferred income taxes	58	29	(742)
Other	6	5	18
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable	(53)	19	(30)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets		(7)
Accounts and drafts payable	112	41	14
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability	(51)	(219)	360
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees	(54)	(52)	(20)
Other long-term assets and liabilities	138	43	99
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 1,476	1,165	$ 1,431
Total Adjustments | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		32
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		0
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount		0
(Income) loss from equity method investments		(6)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions		0
Net (gains) losses on derivatives		0
Share-based compensation expense		0
Deferred income taxes		9
Other		0
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable		0
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets		6
Accounts and drafts payable		7
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability		(6)
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees		0
Other long-term assets and liabilities		(42)
Net cash provided by operating activities		0
Amounts Under Previous Standards
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		1,176
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		180
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount		29
(Income) loss from equity method investments		(28)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions		(33)
Net (gains) losses on derivatives		(40)
Share-based compensation expense		48
Deferred income taxes		38
Other		5
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable		19
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets		(1)
Accounts and drafts payable		48
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability		(225)
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees		(52)
Other long-term assets and liabilities		1
Net cash provided by operating activities		$ 1,165

Other Operating Expenses (Inc_3

Other Operating Expenses (Income), net - Other Operating Expenses (Income), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings	$ 7	$ 19	$ 29
Litigation settlements and reserves, net	2	11	2
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange	(15)	(33)	77
Other, net	(4)	11	1
Other operating expenses (income), net	$ (10)	$ 8	$ 109

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions	Apr. 29, 2019CAD ($)claim	Oct. 06, 2017plaintiff	Jun. 19, 2017plaintiff	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 22, 2018claim
Commitments Contingencies And Litigation [Line Items]
Number of pending lawsuits | claim					2
Number of lawsuits | claim	2
Payments for legal settlements	$ 6
Legal fees	$ 6
Standby letters of credit
Commitments Contingencies And Litigation [Line Items]
Amount withdrawn from standby letter of credit				$ 15
Letter of credit secured by collateral				2
Telecommunication services
Commitments Contingencies And Litigation [Line Items]
Litigation settlement				18
Information technology
Commitments Contingencies And Litigation [Line Items]
Litigation settlement				$ 41
Purchase commitment
Commitments Contingencies And Litigation [Line Items]
Contractual obligation related with telecommunication				2 years
Purchase of advertising				$ 359
Pending litigation
Commitments Contingencies And Litigation [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs | plaintiff		2	2

Segment Reporting and Geograp_3

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019segmentbrand	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Number of brands | brand	3
Tim Hortons, Burger King, and Popeyes brand
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	3
Number of reportable segments	3
United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Percentage of long lived assets by segment		10.00%
Canada
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Percentage of long lived assets by segment	10.00%	10.00%

Segment Reporting and Geograp_4

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Revenues by Geographic Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	$ 1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	$ 5,603	$ 5,357	$ 4,576
Canada
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues									3,037	2,984	2,832
United States
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues									1,930	1,785	1,190
Other
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues									636	588	554
Tim Hortons
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues									3,344	3,292	3,155
Burger King
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues									1,777	1,651	1,219
Popeyes
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Total revenues									$ 482	$ 414	$ 202
Sales revenue | Geographic concentration risk | Canada and United States
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenues percentage									10.00%
Sales revenue | Geographic concentration risk | Canada
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenues percentage									10.00%

Segment Reporting and Geograp_5

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Depreciation and Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	$ 185	$ 180	$ 182
Tim Hortons
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	112	108	110
Burger King
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	62	61	62
Popeyes
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation and amortization	$ 11	$ 11	$ 10

Segment Reporting and Geograp_6

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - (Income) Loss from Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
(Income) Loss from Equity Method Investments:
(Income) loss from equity method investments	$ (11)	$ (22)	$ (12)
Tim Hortons
(Income) Loss from Equity Method Investments:
(Income) loss from equity method investments	(7)	(6)	(8)
Burger King
(Income) Loss from Equity Method Investments:
(Income) loss from equity method investments	$ (4)	$ (16)	$ (4)

Segment Reporting and Geograp_7

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Capital Expenditure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Capital Expenditures:
Capital expenditures	$ 62	$ 86	$ 37
Tim Hortons
Capital Expenditures:
Capital expenditures	37	59	13
Burger King
Capital Expenditures:
Capital expenditures	20	25	23
Popeyes
Capital Expenditures:
Capital expenditures	$ 5	$ 2	$ 1

Segment Reporting and Geograp_8

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Schedule of Segment Related Assets and Long Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 22,360	$ 21,177	$ 20,141	$ 21,308
Long-lived assets	3,231		2,050
Operating segments | Tim Hortons
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Total assets	13,894		12,666
Long-lived assets	1,972		1,226
Operating segments | Burger King
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Total assets	5,149		4,514
Long-lived assets	1,130		729
Operating segments | Popeyes
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Total assets	2,490		2,420
Long-lived assets	129		95
Unallocated
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Total assets	827		541
Long-lived assets	0		0
Canada
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	1,665		945
United States
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	1,542		1,098
Other
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 24		$ 7

Segment Reporting and Geograp_9

Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Reconciliation of Segment Income to Net Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA									$ 2,304	$ 2,212	$ 2,146
(Income) loss from equity method investments									(11)	(22)	(12)
Other operating expenses (income), net									(10)	8	109
EBITDA									2,192	2,097	1,917
Depreciation and amortization									185	180	182
Income from operations	$ 511	$ 571	$ 491	$ 434	$ 516	$ 478	$ 502	$ 421	2,007	1,917	1,735
Interest expense, net									532	535	512
Loss on early extinguishment of debt									23	0	122
Income tax expense (benefit)									341	238	(134)
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Tim Hortons
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
(Income) loss from equity method investments									(7)	(6)	(8)
Burger King
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
(Income) loss from equity method investments									(4)	(16)	(4)
Operating segments | Tim Hortons
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA									1,122	1,127	1,136
Operating segments | Burger King
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA									994	928	903
Operating segments | Popeyes
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA									188	157	107
Unallocated management G&A
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense									74	55	55
Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees									31	25	2
Office centralization and relocation costs									6	20	0
(Income) loss from equity method investments									11	(3)	1
Other operating expenses (income), net									(10)	8	109
Corporate restructuring and tax advisory fees
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
PLK Transaction costs									$ 0	$ 10	$ 62

Quarterly Financial Data (Una_3

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Summarized Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	$ 1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	$ 5,603	$ 5,357	$ 4,576
Income from operations	511	571	491	434	516	478	502	421	$ 2,007	$ 1,917	$ 1,735
Net income	$ 257	$ 351	$ 257	$ 246	$ 301	$ 250	$ 314	$ 279
Class A common units
Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Line Items]
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.81	$ 1	$ 0.70	$ 0.67	$ 0.81	$ 0.66	$ 0.83	$ 0.73	$ 3.18	$ 3.03	$ 3.10
Partnership exchangeable units
Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share [Line Items]
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.55	$ 0.76	$ 0.55	$ 0.53	$ 0.65	$ 0.53	$ 0.67	$ 0.60	$ 2.40	$ 2.46	$ 2.59

Supplemental Financial Inform_3

Supplemental Financial Information Additional Information (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 24, 2019	Aug. 28, 2017	May 17, 2017
2019 4.375% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.375%
2019 3.875% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2028)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.875%	3.875%
2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%		5.00%
2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.25%			4.25%

Supplemental Financial Inform_4

Supplemental Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,533	$ 913	$ 913	$ 1,097
Accounts and notes receivable, net	527	452	452	489
Inventories, net	84	75	75	78
Prepaids and other current assets	52	60	60	63
Total current assets	2,196	1,500	1,500	1,727
Property and equipment, net	2,007	2,022	1,996	2,133
Operating lease assets, net	1,176	1,143	0
Intangible assets, net	10,563	10,330	10,463	11,062
Goodwill	5,651	5,486	5,486	5,782
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	48	54	54	71
Intercompany receivable	0		0
Investment in subsidiaries	0		0
Other assets, net	719	642	642	533
Total assets	22,360	21,177	20,141	21,308
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable	644	513	513	496
Other accrued liabilities	790		637
Gift card liability	168	167	167	172
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases	101	91	91	78
Total current liabilities	1,703	1,522	1,408	1,621
Term debt, net of current portion	11,759	11,758	11,823	11,801
Finance leases, net of current portion	288		226	244
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	1,089	1,028	0
Other liabilities, net	1,698	1,415	1,547	1,881
Payables to affiliates	0		0
Deferred income taxes, net	1,564	1,527	1,519	1,450
Total liabilities	18,101	17,538	16,523	16,997
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018			4,323	4,036
Partnership exchangeable units			730	1,158
Common shares	0		0
Retained earnings	0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,178)	(1,437)	(1,437)	(884)
Total Partners’ capital	4,255	3,637	3,616
Noncontrolling interests	4	2	2	1
Total equity	4,259	3,639	3,618	4,311	$ 4,561	$ 3,489
Total liabilities and equity	22,360	21,177	20,141	$ 21,308
Class A common units
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	7,786		4,323
Common shares		4,335	4,323
Total equity	7,786		4,323		4,168	3,364
Partnership exchangeable units
Partners’ capital:
Partnership exchangeable units	(2,353)	$ 739	730
Total equity	(2,353)		730		$ 1,276	$ 1,477
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Accounts and notes receivable, net	0		0
Inventories, net	0		0
Prepaids and other current assets	0		0
Total current assets	0		0
Property and equipment, net	0		0
Operating lease assets, net	0
Intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	0		0
Intercompany receivable	(232)		(207)
Investment in subsidiaries	(4,259)		(3,618)
Other assets, net	0		0
Total assets	(4,491)		(3,825)
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable	0		0
Other accrued liabilities	0		0
Gift card liability	0		0
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases	0		0
Total current liabilities	0		0
Term debt, net of current portion	0		0
Finance leases, net of current portion	0		0
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	0
Other liabilities, net	0		0
Payables to affiliates	(232)		(207)
Deferred income taxes, net	0		0
Total liabilities	(232)		(207)
Partners’ capital:
Common shares	(3,248)		(3,071)
Retained earnings	(2,185)		(1,982)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1,178		1,437
Total Partners’ capital	(4,255)		(3,616)
Noncontrolling interests	(4)		(2)
Total equity	(4,259)		(3,618)
Total liabilities and equity	(4,491)		(3,825)
Eliminations | Class A common units
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	0		0
Eliminations | Partnership exchangeable units
Partners’ capital:
Partnership exchangeable units	0		0
Consolidated Borrowers | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,533		913
Accounts and notes receivable, net	527		452
Inventories, net	84		75
Prepaids and other current assets	52		60
Total current assets	2,196		1,500
Property and equipment, net	2,007		1,996
Operating lease assets, net	1,176
Intangible assets, net	10,563		10,463
Goodwill	5,651		5,486
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	48		54
Intercompany receivable	0		0
Investment in subsidiaries	0		0
Other assets, net	719		642
Total assets	22,360		20,141
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable	644		513
Other accrued liabilities	558		430
Gift card liability	168		167
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases	101		91
Total current liabilities	1,471		1,201
Term debt, net of current portion	11,759		11,823
Finance leases, net of current portion	288		226
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	1,089
Other liabilities, net	1,698		1,547
Payables to affiliates	232		207
Deferred income taxes, net	1,564		1,519
Total liabilities	18,101		16,523
Partners’ capital:
Common shares	3,248		3,071
Retained earnings	2,185		1,982
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,178)		(1,437)
Total Partners’ capital	4,255		3,616
Noncontrolling interests	4		2
Total equity	4,259		3,618
Total liabilities and equity	22,360		20,141
Consolidated Borrowers | Reportable Legal Entities | Class A common units
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	0		0
Consolidated Borrowers | Reportable Legal Entities | Partnership exchangeable units
Partners’ capital:
Partnership exchangeable units	0		0
RBILP | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Accounts and notes receivable, net	0		0
Inventories, net	0		0
Prepaids and other current assets	0		0
Total current assets	0		0
Property and equipment, net	0		0
Operating lease assets, net	0
Intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Net investment in property leased to franchisees	0		0
Intercompany receivable	232		207
Investment in subsidiaries	4,259		3,618
Other assets, net	0		0
Total assets	4,491		3,825
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable	0		0
Other accrued liabilities	232		207
Gift card liability	0		0
Current portion of long term debt and finance leases	0		0
Total current liabilities	232		207
Term debt, net of current portion	0		0
Finance leases, net of current portion	0		0
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	0
Other liabilities, net	0		0
Payables to affiliates	0		0
Deferred income taxes, net	0		0
Total liabilities	232		207
Partners’ capital:
Common shares	0		0
Retained earnings	0		0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,178)		(1,437)
Total Partners’ capital	4,255		3,616
Noncontrolling interests	4		2
Total equity	4,259		3,618
Total liabilities and equity	4,491		3,825
RBILP | Reportable Legal Entities | Class A common units
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units - 202,006,067 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	7,786		4,323
RBILP | Reportable Legal Entities | Partnership exchangeable units
Partners’ capital:
Partnership exchangeable units	$ (2,353)		$ 730

Supplemental Financial Inform_5

Supplemental Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 1,479	$ 1,458	$ 1,400	$ 1,266	$ 1,385	$ 1,375	$ 1,343	$ 1,254	$ 5,603	$ 5,357	$ 4,576
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales									1,813	1,818	1,850
Franchise and property expenses									540	422	478
Selling, general and administrative expenses									1,264	1,214	416
(Income) loss from equity method investments									(11)	(22)	(12)
Other operating expenses (income), net									(10)	8	109
Total operating costs and expenses									3,596	3,440	2,841
Income from operations	$ 511	$ 571	$ 491	$ 434	$ 516	$ 478	$ 502	$ 421	2,007	1,917	1,735
Interest expense, net									532	535	512
Loss on early extinguishment of debt									23	0	122
Income before income taxes									1,452	1,382	1,101
Income tax expense (benefit)									341	238	(134)
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests									2	1	2
Partnership preferred unit distributions									0	0	256
Gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units									0	0	(234)
Net income attributable to common unitholders									1,109	1,143	1,211
Comprehensive income (loss)									1,370	591	1,706
Eliminations
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Franchise and property expenses									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									0	0	0
(Income) loss from equity method investments									0	0	0
Other operating expenses (income), net									0	0	0
Total operating costs and expenses									0	0	0
Income from operations									0	0	0
Interest expense, net									0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt									0		0
Income before income taxes									0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)									0	0	0
Net income									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									(1,111)	(1,144)	(1,235)
Net income									(1,111)	(1,144)	(1,235)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests									(2)	(1)	(2)
Partnership preferred unit distributions											0
Gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units											0
Net income attributable to common unitholders									(1,109)	(1,143)	(1,233)
Comprehensive income (loss)									(1,370)	(591)	(1,706)
Consolidated Borrowers | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Total revenues									5,603	5,357	4,576
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales									1,813	1,818	1,850
Franchise and property expenses									540	422	478
Selling, general and administrative expenses									1,264	1,214	416
(Income) loss from equity method investments									(11)	(22)	(12)
Other operating expenses (income), net									(10)	8	109
Total operating costs and expenses									3,596	3,440	2,841
Income from operations									2,007	1,917	1,735
Interest expense, net									532	535	512
Loss on early extinguishment of debt									23		122
Income before income taxes									1,452	1,382	1,101
Income tax expense (benefit)									341	238	(134)
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									0	0	0
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests									2	1	2
Partnership preferred unit distributions											0
Gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units											0
Net income attributable to common unitholders									1,109	1,143	1,233
Comprehensive income (loss)									1,370	591	1,706
RBILP | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales									0	0	0
Franchise and property expenses									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									0	0	0
(Income) loss from equity method investments									0	0	0
Other operating expenses (income), net									0	0	0
Total operating costs and expenses									0	0	0
Income from operations									0	0	0
Interest expense, net									0	0	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt									0		0
Income before income taxes									0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)									0	0	0
Net income									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries									1,111	1,144	1,235
Net income									1,111	1,144	1,235
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests									2	1	2
Partnership preferred unit distributions											256
Gain on redemption of Partnership preferred units											(234)
Net income attributable to common unitholders									1,109	1,143	1,211
Comprehensive income (loss)									1,370	591	1,706
Sales
Revenues:
Sales									2,362	2,355	2,390
Sales | Eliminations
Revenues:
Sales									0	0	0
Sales | Consolidated Borrowers | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Sales									2,362	2,355	2,390
Sales | RBILP | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Sales									0	0	0
Franchise and property revenue
Revenues:
Total revenues									3,241	3,002	2,186
Franchise and property revenue | Eliminations
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Franchise and property revenue | Consolidated Borrowers | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Total revenues									3,241	3,002	2,186
Franchise and property revenue | RBILP | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Total revenues									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Supplemental Financial Inform_6

Supplemental Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 1,111	$ 1,144	$ 1,235
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	185	180	182
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt	16	0	119
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount	29	29	33
(Income) loss from equity method investments	(11)	(22)	(12)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions	(14)	(33)	77
Net (gains) losses on derivatives	(49)	(40)	31
Share-based compensation expense	68	48	48
Deferred income taxes	58	29	(742)
Other	6	5	18
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable	(53)	19	(30)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets	(15)	(7)	19
Accounts and drafts payable	112	41	14
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability	(51)	(219)	360
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees	(54)	(52)	(20)
Other long-term assets and liabilities	138	43	99
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,476	1,165	1,431
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment	(62)	(86)	(37)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings	8	8	26
Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired	0	0	(1,636)
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net	24	17	772
Other investing activities, net	0	17	17
Net cash used for investing activities	(30)	(44)	(858)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,250	75	5,850
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases	(2,266)	(74)	(2,742)
Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of RBI preferred shares	0	(60)	(3,006)
Payment of financing costs	(50)	(3)	(63)
Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units	(901)	(728)	(664)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units	0	(561)	(330)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	102	61	29
Distributions from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Proceeds from derivatives	23	0	0
Other financing activities, net	0	5	(10)
Net cash used for financing activities	(842)	(1,285)	(936)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	16	(20)	24
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	620	(184)	(339)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	913	1,097	1,436
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,533	913	1,097
Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(1,111)	(1,144)	(1,235)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries	1,111	1,144	1,235
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt	0		0
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount	0	0	0
(Income) loss from equity method investments	0	0	0
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions	0	0	0
Net (gains) losses on derivatives	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable	0	0	0
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets	0	0	0
Accounts and drafts payable	0	0	0
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability	0	0	0
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees	0	0	0
Other long-term assets and liabilities	0	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment	0	0	0
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings	0	0	0
Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired			0
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net	0	0	0
Other investing activities, net		0	0
Net cash used for investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	0
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases	0	0	0
Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of RBI preferred shares		0	0
Payment of financing costs	0	0	0
Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units	0	0	0
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units		0	0
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	0	0	0
Distributions from subsidiaries	0	0	0
Proceeds from derivatives	0
Other financing activities, net		0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	0	0	0
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0	0
Consolidated Borrowers | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	1,111	1,144	1,235
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	185	180	182
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt	16		119
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount	29	29	33
(Income) loss from equity method investments	(11)	(22)	(12)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions	(14)	(33)	77
Net (gains) losses on derivatives	(49)	(40)	31
Share-based compensation expense	68	48	48
Deferred income taxes	58	29	(742)
Other	6	5	18
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable	(53)	19	(30)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets	(15)	(7)	19
Accounts and drafts payable	112	41	14
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability	(51)	(219)	360
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees	(54)	(52)	(20)
Other long-term assets and liabilities	138	43	99
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,476	1,165	1,431
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment	(62)	(86)	(37)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings	8	8	26
Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired			(1,636)
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net	24	17	772
Other investing activities, net		17	17
Net cash used for investing activities	(30)	(44)	(858)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,250	75	5,850
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases	(2,266)	(74)	(2,742)
Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of RBI preferred shares		0	0
Payment of financing costs	(50)	(3)	(63)
Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units	0	0	0
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units		0	0
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	102	61	29
Distributions from subsidiaries	(901)	(1,349)	(4,000)
Proceeds from derivatives	23
Other financing activities, net		5	(10)
Net cash used for financing activities	(842)	(1,285)	(936)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	16	(20)	24
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	620	(184)	(339)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	913	1,097	1,436
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,533	913	1,097
RBILP | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	1,111	1,144	1,235
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries	(1,111)	(1,144)	(1,235)
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt	0		0
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount	0	0	0
(Income) loss from equity method investments	0	0	0
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions	0	0	0
Net (gains) losses on derivatives	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable	0	0	0
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets	0	0	0
Accounts and drafts payable	0	0	0
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability	0	0	0
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees	0	0	0
Other long-term assets and liabilities	0	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment	0	0	0
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures and refranchisings	0	0	0
Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired			0
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net	0	0	0
Other investing activities, net		0	0
Net cash used for investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0	0
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases	0	0	0
Distributions to RBI for payments in connection with redemption of RBI preferred shares		(60)	(3,006)
Payment of financing costs	0	0	0
Distributions paid on Class A and Partnership exchangeable units	(901)	(728)	(664)
Repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units		(561)	(330)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.	0	0	0
Distributions from subsidiaries	901	1,349	4,000
Proceeds from derivatives	0
Other financing activities, net		0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	0	0	0
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Subsequent Events - Additional

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) - Subsequent event - $ / shares	Feb. 10, 2020	Jan. 03, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend paid per common share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.50
Cash dividend declared by board (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52
Partnership exchangeable units
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Partnership exchangeable unit (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.50

Uncategorized Items - qsp201912

Label	Element	Value
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (118,000,000)
Common Class A [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (132,000,000)