Beef continues to be a bright spot despite labor shortage and rising input costs.

Reduced consumer activity due to COVID-19, supply chain disruptions cited as reasons.

However, higher costs weighed on the company’s Butterball turkey business.

Celebrity collaborations and a new loyalty program boosted the company’s financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

A Restaurant Brand exec said the company is looking at simplifying the menu. 

CEO Fabio Sandri considers labor shortages to be one of the top issues for the company.

Challenges include loss of distribution in foodservice channels and the Delta variant.

However, lower demand weakened prices for chicken, the company said.

Digital orders, brisket and drive-thru sales also provided tailwinds for the company.

Executives are pleased with top-line performance despite declines in earnings and sales.