Revenue from operations increased 17.9% year-on-year to ₹822.6 crore from ₹697.7 crore in Q1 FY26. The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) increased 37.7% year-on-year to ₹100.1 crore from ₹72.7 crore. EBITDA margin improved to 12.2% from 10.4% in the year-ago quarter.
On a pre-Ind AS 116 basis, the company’s EBITDA stood at ₹43.5 crore, compared with ₹11.9 crore in the year-ago period, rising 265.7%.
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The company’s store network reached 752 restaurants during the quarter, with nine stores added in India since March 31, 2026. On a standalone basis, Burger King India reported a same-store sales growth (SSSG) of 12.6%, its highest level in the past 15 quarters.
Burger King India recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue and EBITDA during the quarter. Revenue from operations increased 23.6% year-on-year to ₹682.9 crore.
Restaurant EBITDA before Ind AS 116 rose 68.1% year-on-year to ₹90 crore, with the margin improving to 13.2% from 9.7% in the year-ago period. Company EBITDA before Ind AS 116 increased 133.6% year-on-year to ₹52.7 crore, while the margin improved to 7.7% from 4.1%.
Also, Inspira Global, the owner of home-grown quick-service restaurant brands including Chinese Wok, has completed the acquisition of a controlling 42% stake in Restaurant Brands Asia. As part of the transaction, Inspira Global has infused ₹1,050 crore through the issuance of fresh equity shares and warrants.
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The company said that upon exercise of the warrants, Inspira Global will infuse an additional ₹450 crore, taking its shareholding in Restaurant Brands Asia to 48%. The infusion has strengthened Restaurant Brands Asia’s balance sheet and provides the company with financial flexibility to support future expansion, brand-building initiatives, restaurant development, digital capabilities and long-term growth plans.
Rajeev Varman, Whole-time Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Brands Asia, said, “Q1 FY27 has been an important milestone in our journey towards sustainable and profitable growth in India. We have built upon positive momentum from the second half of last year and delivered strong growth in restaurant and company operating profits.
Our continued focus on value, menu innovation, digital capabilities and disciplined execution enabled us to achieve our strongest quarterly SSSG in the last fifteen quarters. Burger King Indonesia business is also improving, with higher Restaurant EBITDA.
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Our new promoter, Inspira Global, brings deep industry expertise and a strong understanding of the food service business. Together, we are focused on improving operational efficiency, accelerating growth and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Shares of Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd ended at ₹70.87, down by ₹4.29, or 6.44%, on the BSE.
