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Tap here. – Management attributed the 13% revenue growth to a balanced strategy of monetizing significant market share advantages while navigating a challenging consumer environment across Latin America. – The 120-basis-point consolidated EBITDA margin expansion was primarily driven by a 60-basis-point improvement in Food and Paper costs, particularly benefiting from lower beef prices in Brazil. – In Brazil, the team responded to a post-Carnival volume slowdown by deploying the ‘EconoMeki’ affordability platform to recapture guest traffic without sacrificing long-term profitability. – Digital channels now contribute 64% of system-wide sales, with management focusing on the loyalty program to increase visit frequency and identified sales data. – Strategic positioning in Mexico and other NOLAD markets focused on localized menu innovation and affordability to rebalance traffic and average check growth. – Operational efficiency was bolstered by a G&A restructuring process completed in early 2026, which contributed 60-basis-points to margin leverage. – The company maintained a dominant competitive position, with visit share in Brazil reaching its highest level since 2022 despite industry-wide volume corrections. Outlook and Strategic Initiatives – Management is ‘cautiously optimistic’ regarding Food and Paper costs for the remainder of 2026, expecting beef prices in Brazil to remain dynamic but relatively stable. – The company aims to reach 90% Experience of the Future (EOTF) restaurant modernization within the next couple of years, up from the current 75%. – Second quarter performance is reportedly off to a strong start, with April guest volume and comparable sales in Brazil reaching their best growth levels in 20 months. – Capital allocation will prioritize high-return markets and…