Westlife Foodworld Ltd (WESTLIFE) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- The 10.1% same-store sales growth was primarily driven by double-digit guest count growth, a more sustainable metric than average check increases.
- Management reaffirmed guidance for 100-150 basis points of annual profitability improvement, confident in mitigating 190 bps of recent cost inflation through operating leverage.
- The company has taken no significant price hikes this year, instead focusing on optimizing discounts and leveraging volume to reinforce its value leadership.
Performance Overview
- Delivered the strongest performance in 13 quarters, with double-digit growth in both guest counts and same-store sales.
- Revenue increased by 16% year-over-year, driven by broad-based strength across all markets and channels.
- Operating EBITDA grew 29% year-over-year, with margin expansion of 130 basis points despite significant inflationary pressures.
- Expanded the restaurant network by opening 11 new stores, bringing the total to 492 across 80 cities.
- Digital channels now contribute over 75% of total sales, marking a 60 basis point increase year-over-year.
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