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    Restaurant Brand

    RBA
    Consumer Services·15 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Restaurant Brands Asia delivered a strong Q4 FY26 performance in India, marked by robust SSSG and significant margin expansion, achieving its FY29 gross margin target ahead of schedule. The company continued its store expansion and digital transformation efforts. However, the Indonesia business remains a mixed bag, with Burger King showing profitability but Popeyes struggling, leading to a substantial impairment and ongoing strategic review with new promoters.

    Highlights

    6

    • Q4 FY26 SSSG of 6.3%, highest achieved in the last 12 quarters, with momentum continuing.

    • FY26 Gross Margin reached 69%, with Q4 exit at 70.2%, achieving the FY29 target early.

    • FY26 Restaurant EBITDA stood at 11.6%, doubling over the last 5 years from approximately 5%.

    • FY26 Company EBITDA grew to 5.8%, more than double the 2.5% reported in FY23.

    • Net 68 new stores were opened in FY26, within the annual guidance range of 60 to 80 restaurants.

    • Indonesia Burger King business achieved positive store-level EBITDA of IDR8 billion for FY26, with Q4 also being positive.

    Concerns

    4

    • Indonesia Popeyes business is struggling, resulting in a loss of IDR25 billion for FY26.

    • Consolidated Indonesia reported a negative store EBITDA of IDR17 billion and a negative company EBITDA of IDR100 million for FY26.

    • An impairment of INR120 crores was recorded for the Indonesia business in Q4 FY26.

    • Indonesia Burger King is still estimated to be at least 4 quarters away from recovering its own G&A.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    4

    Headline

    1
    • SSSG
      6.3%

    Q4 FY26

    1
    • Indonesia Impairment
      ₹120 Cr

    Q4 FY26 Exit

    1
    • Gross Margin
      70.2%

    FY26

    6
    • Total Revenue
      ₹2,271 Cr
    • Restaurant EBITDA
      11.6%
    • Company EBITDA
      5.8%
    • Gross Margin
      69%
    • Net Store Openings
      68 stores

    Segment breakdown

    Indonesia Burger King
    8 billion Store-level EBITDA (FY26)59.2% Gross Margin (Q4 FY26)
    Indonesia Popeyes
    25 billion Loss (FY26)
    Indonesia Consolidated
    17 billion Negative Store EBITDA (FY26)100 Mn Negative Company EBITDA (FY26)
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    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    M&A

    Restaurant Brands Asia Limited

    acquisition · pending regulatory

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹190 crores

    Cash on balance sheet as of March 2026. Generated INR 40 crores cash in Q4 FY26.

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Cafe Performance
    Cafe ADS per restaurant per day
    INR25,000
    		Medium
    Free Cash Flow
    Free Cash Flow Status
    neutral
    		Medium
    Free Cash Flow
    Free Cash Flow Status
    positive
    		Medium
    Store Expansion
    Net New Store Openings
    60 to 80
    		High
    Indonesia Burger King Recovery
    G&A Recovery
    recovering for its own G&A
    		Medium
    Indonesia Delivery Volume
    Delivery Volume
    7 million to 7.5 million
    		Low
    Indonesia G&A Coverage
    G&A Coverage from Restaurant Margins
    cover the G&A
    		Low
    Operational Efficiency
    New Broiler Rollout
    all restaurants in India will have the new broiler
    		High
    Outlook
    Revised Outlook
    revised outlook
    		High

    Inspira Global Acquisition Closure

    Q1 FY27
    CurrentNearing completion, pending regulatory approvals
    TargetTransaction closed

    Why it matters

    The acquisition will lead to a revised outlook and potentially new strategic directions for the company.

    As you are all aware, we are set to be acquired by Inspira Global. The transaction is nearing completion, and we will come to you with our revised outlook in Q1 once the deal is done.

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    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Indonesia Popeyes business struggling

    The Popeyes business is struggling and requires significant capital commitment to scale, which the company is not currently planning. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Indonesia Burger King G&A recovery timeline

    The Burger King business in Indonesia is still at least 4 quarters away from recovering its own General & Administrative expenses. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Potential related party conflicts with new promoter's other businesses

    Analyst raised concerns about potential conflicts or mergers with Lenexis Foodworks, which management stated are separate businesses with no current discussions of integration. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    LNG crisis impact on utility costs

    The company is facing the LNG crisis but has implemented mitigation strategies like new electric broilers, electric fryers, and converting LPG to PNG. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Our ambition is over the next 4, 5 years, to get that volume to come somewhere close to INR25,000 per restaurant per day. So that's the goal, and we are kind of moving progressively in that direction, older restaurants are actually doing very fine and moving in the direction.”

    Analyst sought specific data on Cafe ADS contribution, especially from mature stores, which management did not provide directly but gave a long-term target.

    asked by Devanshu Bansal

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    India Business Performance and Growth Drivers

    Restaurant Brands Asia reported a strong Q4 FY26 with a 6.3% SSSG, marking its highest in the last 12 quarters, contributing to a full-year SSSG of 4%. This growth is underpinned by consistent value offerings like '2for79' and '2for99' and a strategic focus on premium menu items, such as the Korean Kimchi. The company has successfully driven an 18% increase in dine-in traffic over the past three years, with digital channels now accounting for 91% of all orders, and monthly active users for its CRM program growing by 51% year-over-year.

    02

    Gross Margin Expansion and Operational Efficiency

    The company achieved a gross margin of 69% for FY26, with an impressive exit rate of 70.2% in Q4, reaching its FY29 target ahead of schedule. This significant improvement of 3.2% over the last 4-5 years is attributed to product mix optimization, enhanced delivery profitability, and various P&L efficiencies. Key initiatives include the rollout of new electric broilers that consume half the utilities of older models, ongoing solar energy projects, and a cluster strategy designed to optimize the supply chain and reduce transportation costs.

    03

    Indonesia Business Challenges and Strategic Realignment

    The Indonesia Burger King business showed positive signs, achieving IDR8 billion in store-level EBITDA for FY26, with Q4 also being positive and gross margins at 59.2%. However, the Popeyes business continues to struggle, incurring a loss of IDR25 billion for FY26. This led to a consolidated Indonesia negative store EBITDA of IDR17 billion and a negative company EBITDA of IDR100 million, resulting in an INR120 crores impairment in Q4 FY26. The company is awaiting new promoters and plans to align its strategy with them, noting that Burger King is still at least 4 quarters away from recovering its own G&A.

    04

    Capital Allocation and Cash Flow Outlook

    RBA expanded its footprint by opening a net of 68 new restaurants in FY26, consistent with its annual guidance of 60-80 stores. The company reported INR190 crores in cash on its balance sheet as of March 2026 and generated INR40 crores in cash during Q4, with FY26 cash from operations totaling INR132 crores. Management has set a target to achieve free cash flow neutrality within the next 4-8 quarters, with FY28 projected to be a free cash flow positive year.

    05

    Menu Innovation and Digital Platform Strengthening

    RBA continues to innovate its menu, balancing value propositions with premium offerings like the King's Collection and culturally relevant Limited Time Offers (LTOs) such as Korean Kimchi. The company has also introduced new paneer and fried chicken options, alongside co-branded desserts with Nestle KitKat. Its robust digital platform, encompassing the BK app, self-ordering kiosks, and table ordering, now handles 91% of all orders, enhancing customer experience and operational control.

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