Restaurant Brands International : Burger King® and Popeyes® Announce New Head Chefs

Amy Alarcon Appointed Head Chef for Burger King

Robert "Bobby" O'Brien Appointed Head Chef for Popeyes

Miami, FL - Dec. 19, 2025 -Burger King® and Popeyes® have each announced a new Head Chef - promoting existing top talent within Restaurant Brands International (RBI).

Amy Alarcon has been appointed Head Chef for Burger King, U.S. & Canada, following 18 years as a culinary leader and Head Chef at Popeyes. Amy previously led Popeyes' success in shaping the brand's culinary identity and driving category-defining menu innovation, including the iconic Popeyes Chicken Sandwich.

In her new role, Chef Amy will lead the Burger King culinary strategy, including menu innovation, product development, and quality standards across the brand. She will report to Joel Yashinsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Burger King, strengthening the connection between culinary innovation, brand strategy, and long-term growth priorities.

"Chef Amy is one of the best and most highly respected culinary leaders in our industry," said Yashinsky. "She joins Burger King at an exciting moment in our journey as we elevate food quality, taste, and our overall culinary excellence."

Robert (Bobby) O'Brien has been appointed Head Chef for Popeyes, U.S. & Canada, following 17 years as a culinary leader within Popeyes. Working directly under Chef Amy, Chef Bobby was instrumental in shaping the brands' menu strategy, elevating product quality, and ensuring the brand's Louisiana flavors and culinary traditions remain front and center.

"Chef Bobby is a proven culinary expert and trusted brand leader who deeply understands what makes Popeyes unique and special," said Bart LaCount, Chief Marketing Officer at Popeyes. "He has had a strong influence on the menu we are proud of today and his commitment to excellence makes him the right successor to continue our brand's focus on craveable, Louisiana flavors and iconic chicken."

Both of these promotions highlight the depth of talent across the RBI system and the ability to deploy exceptional leaders where they can have the greatest impact for our restaurant brands.

About Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands - TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

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