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    Restaurant Brand

    RBAGood
    Consumer Services·31 Jul 2025
    Management Summary

    Restaurant Brands Asia reported a strong Q1 FY26, primarily driven by robust performance in its India operations with double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability, supported by a successful barbell strategy and digital transformation. The Indonesia business showed encouraging signs of turnaround for Burger King, achieving positive store-level EBITDA and ADS growth, while Popeyes continues to be a work in progress with reduced losses but ongoing challenges. The company remains focused on strategic expansion and cost efficiencies across both geographies.

    Highlights

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    • India revenue grew 12.6% YoY to INR 552 crores.

    • India Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG) was 2.6%, driven by dine-in traffic.

    • India Restaurant EBITDA increased 23% YoY to INR 53.6 crores, with margins improving by 0.8% to 9.7%.

    • India Company EBITDA rose 28.6% YoY to INR 22.5 crores.

    • 93% of India restaurants now have self-ordering kiosks (SOKs), with 90% of sales from digital platforms.

    • Indonesia Burger King ADS grew 5% YoY (Nov 2024-July 2025) and achieved positive store-level EBITDA of INR 6.4 billion (IDR).

    • Indonesia corporate overheads reduced by 25% (INR 15 crores), with a target for a further 10% reduction (INR 4.5 crores).

    • Popeyes Indonesia saw its loss reduced by INR 2.2 billion (IDR) QoQ, though store-level losses remain at INR 6 billion (IDR) for the quarter.

    Concerns

    2

    • Competitive intensity in Indonesia's fried chicken market (Popeyes)

    • Popeyes Indonesia continued losses

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01India Revenue₹552 Cr+12.6%YoY
    2. 02India SSSG2.6%
    3. 03India Restaurant EBITDA₹53.6 Cr+23%YoY
    4. 04India Restaurant EBITDA Margin9.7%+0.8%YoY
    5. 05India Company EBITDA₹22.5 Cr+28.6%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Indonesia Operations
    280 billion Overall Revenue159 stores Burger King Store Count5% Burger King ADS Growth (Nov-Jul)6.4 billion Burger King Store-Level EBITDA25 stores Popeyes Store Count2.2 billion Popeyes Loss Reduction6 billion Popeyes Quarterly Loss
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    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Store Expansion
    New restaurants added annually (India)
    60 to 80
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Total restaurants (India)
    approximately 800
    		High
    Profitability
    Gross Profit margin (India)
    70%
    		High
    Cost Reduction
    Corporate overheads reduction (Indonesia)
    further 10% (INR 4.5 crores to INR 5 crores)
    		High
    Cost Efficiency
    Labor cost as % of sales (India)
    between 9.5% to 10%
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Demand softness in the premium segment (India)

    The premium layer has seen a 'shrink or tighter' demand, reflected in the 2.6% SSSG. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competitive intensity in Indonesia's fried chicken market (Popeyes)

    The market is tough with strong competition from global and local QSR players, requiring substantial investment in scale and brand awareness. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Popeyes Indonesia continued losses

    Popeyes' loss for the quarter was INR 6 billion (IDR), primarily due to lower ADS, despite some gross margin improvement. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “So one is because of the G-SEC rate reductions, we saw some actual valuation liability increases, which was to the tune of INR 1 crore and then there was some ESOP grants that we did during the quarter. So that's really the line, which was higher than what you would see it on a recurring basis.”

    Clarifies non-recurring expenses impacting reported EBITDA, providing a clearer view of underlying operational performance.

    asked by Pranay Chatterjee

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    India Business Performance & Profitability

    India operations demonstrated strong growth in Q1 FY26, with revenues increasing by 12.6% to INR 552 crores. Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG) stood at 2.6%, primarily driven by dine-in traffic. Restaurant EBITDA grew 23% YoY to INR 53.6 crores, improving margins by 0.8% to 9.7%. Company EBITDA also saw a significant rise of 28.6% YoY to INR 22.5 crores. Gross profit trajectory was maintained at a tight range of 67.6%.

    02

    India Barbell Strategy & Digital Transformation

    The company's barbell strategy, focusing on both value and premium offerings, continues to drive traffic. Value promotions like '2 for 79' and '2 for 99' are consistent drivers, while the premium 'Kings Collection 2.0' and limited-time Korean range have been well-received. Digital transformation is nearly complete, with 93% of restaurants equipped with self-ordering kiosks (SOKs) and 90% of total sales originating from digital platforms, including the Burger King app.

    03

    India Cafe & Innovation

    The cafe portfolio has expanded significantly, with 480 cafes now operational. A successful INR 99 cafe promotion drove trials and uptake of coffee and shakes. New product innovations include the co-branded Kit Kat BK Fusion and the Whopper Deluxe range, featuring new proteins like Paneer and fried chicken, starting from INR 139. Older cafes (2+ years) are performing strongly with average daily sales (ADS) of INR 20,000-22,000, while newer ones are at INR 6,000-7,000.

    04

    Indonesia Burger King Turnaround

    The Indonesia Burger King business is showing positive momentum, with Average Daily Sales (ADS) growing 5% year-over-year from November 2024 to July 2025. The brand achieved positive store-level EBITDA of INR 6.4 billion (IDR 6.4 billion) for the quarter, a significant improvement from previous losses. Strategic menu fixes, new product introductions focusing on spicy and cheesy flavors, and whole chicken meals (Ayam Nusantara) are driving volumes and customer re-engagement. The company has rationalized its portfolio by closing an additional 4 restaurants, bringing the total to 159 Burger King stores.

    05

    Indonesia Popeyes Challenges & Strategy

    Popeyes Indonesia, with 25 stores, remains a challenging segment. While the overall revenue stands at INR 280 billion (IDR 280 billion) and losses were reduced by INR 2.2 billion (IDR) quarter-on-quarter, the store-level loss for the quarter was still INR 6 billion (IDR 6 billion). ADS for Popeyes declined from 14.6 to 13.2. The company has pivoted its strategy to lean into its strength as a chicken destination, providing an elevated fast-casual dining experience, with early positive signs from pilot stores.

    06

    Cost Efficiencies & Future Outlook

    Restaurant Brands Asia is actively pursuing cost efficiencies. Utility costs have been optimized, contributing to improved Restaurant EBITDA margins. Corporate overheads in Indonesia have been reduced by 25% (INR 15 crores), with a further 10% (INR 4.5-5 crores) reduction targeted for this year. The company aims to add 60-80 restaurants annually in India, reaching approximately 800 stores by FY29, and targets a gross profit margin of 70% by FY29. Labor costs are expected to optimize to 9.5%-10% in the future as top-line grows.

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