Restaurant Brands Asia Secures ₹1600 Cr Investment, Posts Record EBITDA

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Restaurant Brands Asia Secures ₹1600 Cr Investment, Posts Record EBITDA
Overview

Restaurant Brands Asia (RBA) reported its highest-ever EBITDA of ₹40.6 Cr in Q3 FY26, up 31.5% YoY, and achieved its 70% gross margin target early. Revenue grew 16.5% to ₹577 Cr, with 4.5% SSSG. A landmark ₹1600 Cr investment from Inspira Global Group was announced. RBA aims for 600 restaurants by Q4 FY26, despite challenges in its Indonesian Popeyes business.

📉 The Financial Deep Dive

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited (RBA) delivered a robust Q3 FY26 performance, showcasing significant operational and financial strides. The company posted its highest-ever company EBITDA of ₹40.6 Cr, marking an impressive 31.5% year-over-year increase. This surge was complemented by a 16.5% YoY revenue growth to ₹577 Cr, underpinned by a healthy 4.5% Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG), extending its positive SSSG streak to eleven consecutive quarters.

Crucially, RBA achieved its long-term gross margin target of 70% ahead of schedule, reporting 69.9% for the quarter. This was attributed to enhanced supply chain efficiencies and improved profitability within its delivery segment. The digital order share rose to 92%, with Monthly Active Users climbing 47% YoY.

A transformative development is the ₹1600 Cr investment from Inspira Global Group. This comprises ₹900 Cr in equity and ₹700 Cr via warrants at ₹70 per share, positioning Inspira as a major shareholder and triggering an open offer.

🚩 Risks & Outlook

While performance is strong, the company acknowledges specific challenges. The Popeyes business in Indonesia requires urgent attention and ongoing turnaround efforts. RBA is aggressively expanding, targeting approximately 600 restaurants by the end of Q4 FY26. The company plans to unveil a revised future outlook and a 3-5 year strategic plan in the upcoming quarter, which will be crucial for investors to assess the long-term trajectory post-investment.

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