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Firehouse Expansion Plans: Sets Sights on Brazil

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR ) continues to expand its footprint, with its subsidiary Firehouse Subs announcing an ambitious plan to enter the Brazilian market. As a shareholder in QSR, I find this expansion particularly intriguing, given its potential impact on the company’s long-term growth strategy and international presence. Firehouse Subs has built a strong reputation in the U.S. and beyond for its premium sandwiches, which are made using a unique steaming method to enhance flavor. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1994 by two former firefighters, the brand has since grown to over 1,300 locations across North America, Switzerland, Mexico, the UAE, and Albania. Now, with a strategic plan to open more than 500 restaurants in Brazil over the next decade, Firehouse Subs is making a bold entry into South America.

Royal Caribbean Group Signs Agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique for Sixth Edge Series Ship

MIAMI ,   Jan. 21, 2025   /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL ) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. Edge 6 or " Xcel 2 " will be the sister-ship to   Celebrity Xcel , which is preparing to take its inaugural sail later this year. Other Edge Series ships include   Celebrity Ascent ,   Celebrity Beyond ,   Celebrity Apex , and   Celebrity Edge   – the first ship in the series that was delivered in 2018.