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Arcos Dorados Crosses $1.2 Billion In Revenue As Digital Sales Hit 64%; What Lies Ahead?

Arcos Dorados reported its first quarter of 2026 financial results amid a challenging consumer environment across Latin America, highlighting both operational growth and margin pressures in distinct regional markets. The company achieved approximately 13% revenue growth to surpass $1.2 billion, driven by a 16% increase in system-wide comparable sales primarily attributed to average check growth, complemented by improved guest traffic in several markets. Adjusted EBITDA rose nearly 30% year-over-year to $118 million, marking the highest first-quarter result in U.S. dollars, largely supported by Brazil and South Latin America Division (SLAD) margin expansions despite ongoing inflationary pressures. Brazil emerged as the strongest contributor to revenue and margin growth, benefiting from reductions in beef costs—an area that had challenged margins previously—and effective marketing campaigns including affordability platforms and event-related promotions.