Westlife Foodworld reported a steady performance for the quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 9% year-on-year revenue growth to INR 6.6 billion. The company achieved a positive same-store sales growth of 1.5%, driven by mid-single-digit guest count growth. Full-year revenue for FY26 reached INR 26.3 billion. Management remains focused on disciplined network expansion and strengthening its everyday value proposition to drive sustained long-term profitability.
Quarterly Financial Performance
Westlife Foodworld concluded Q4 FY26 with a consolidated revenue of INR 6.6 billion, representing a 9% year-on-year increase. For the full fiscal year, the company recorded a revenue of INR 26.3 billion, a 5% growth over the previous year. Profitability was maintained through disciplined cost management, with gross margins for the quarter standing at a near-historic high of 68.1%, an improvement of 60 basis points sequentially. Cash profit after tax for the quarter was INR 487 million.
Strategic Growth and Operational Highlights
The company’s growth strategy is centered on its ‘everyday value’ platform, which has successfully driven positive footfall trends across all three months of the quarter. The McDelivery platform and digital initiatives continue to scale effectively, with digital sales accounting for 76% of total sales. Cumulative app downloads have surpassed 52 million, supported by 3.5 million monthly active users.
Network Expansion Plans
Westlife Foodworld continues to follow a disciplined approach to store expansion. During Q4 FY26, the company opened 21 new restaurants, bringing the total footprint to 478 restaurants across 78 cities. Looking ahead, management has accelerated its guidance, targeting the opening of 60-plus restaurants annually. This expansion is designed to balance network growth with capital efficiency and improved demand capture in both existing and new markets.
Future Outlook
Management remains confident in its long-term vision. Despite market volatility and inflationary pressures, the company continues to leverage supply chain efficiencies and cost optimization programs to protect margins. The focus remains on guest count-led growth, enhancing brand affinity through digital engagement, and expanding the store network to meet the goal of 580 to 630 restaurants under its Vision 2027 roadmap.
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