Jubilant FoodWorks marked its 30th anniversary with strong financial results for FY26, reporting a 17.4% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue. The company expanded its global footprint to 3,636 stores, with 289 net store additions in India alone. Despite inflationary pressures, the company maintained healthy profitability margins and continued to invest significantly in its technology ecosystem, including AI-driven tools like store.ai, to drive future growth and operational efficiency.
Financial Highlights for FY26
Jubilant FoodWorks Limited concluded FY26 on a high note, demonstrating resilience and disciplined execution. Consolidated revenue from operations grew by 17.4% compared to the previous year. Profitability also saw positive momentum, with improvements in both EBITDA and PAT margins, achieved through strategic productivity initiatives and effective cost management. The company successfully added a net of 351 stores globally during the fiscal year, reaching a total of 3,636 stores.
Performance by Quarter (Q4 FY26)
In the fourth quarter of FY26, the company reported Group System Sales of Rs. 27,643 million. Consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter rose by 19.3% YoY to Rs. 24,995 million. Reported EBITDA saw a growth of 23.7% YoY, reaching Rs. 4,849 million, while PAT from continued operations before exceptional items increased by 67.3% YoY to Rs. 936 million.
Strategic Growth in Emerging Businesses
Popeyes India emerged as a key growth driver, delivering 28% same-store sales growth in FY26. The brand’s success underscores a significant opportunity within the chicken QSR category. Meanwhile, international operations, particularly in Turkey, performed exceptionally well with 28.8% YoY revenue growth and an improved PAT margin. Both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh markets turned EBITDA positive during the fiscal year.
Technological Advancement and Future Outlook
The company continues to leverage technology to maintain a competitive edge. The introduction of store.ai, an AI-driven delivery area management tool, contributed to over 1 million incremental orders in FY26. Furthermore, the launch of ‘Elate’, an in-house cloud-based POS platform, and the rollout of Dynamic Menu Boards, demonstrate the company’s commitment to digital transformation. Looking toward FY27, Jubilant FoodWorks remains focused on sustainable, profitable growth, targeting an annual opening of approximately 300 stores, with an increased focus on the Popeyes brand.
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