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Restaurant Brands Asia LtdQ1 FY24

Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd Q1 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 79.4Market Cap: ₹3.8K CrSector: Leisure Services

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

No

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • The company targets to open 700 stores by FY '27, implying aggressive expansion from 455 stores as of FY '24.
  • Growth is planned to be responsible and disciplined, with possible moderation if needed, but the 700-store target remains firm.
  • Revenue grew 22% in FY '24, reaching INR1,760 crores for India; the company expects to sustain growth via new stores and traffic improvements.
  • Same-Store-Sales Growth (SSSG) was positive at 2.9% for FY '24, driven by increased traffic, and growth is planned through traffic rather than pricing hikes.
  • The company anticipates delivery channel traffic growth via optimized offerings and value pricing.
  • Digital initiatives (kiosk ordering, app launch) are expected to enhance customer experience and sales.
  • Over the next 3 years, gross margin is targeted to improve by ~2 percentage points (from 67% to ~69%), supporting revenue and profitability growth.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • The company aims to improve gross margins by 2 percentage points over the next 3 years, targeting around 69% (currently at 67%).
  • Focus on driving profitability through improved Average Daily Sales (ADS) and traffic growth, including delivery channels.
  • Company EBITDA is expected to improve, moving from a loss of around INR 55 crores towards breakeven in Indonesia by FY '25.
  • In India, EBITDA margin focus is on expanding from current levels (~9.7%) with responsible store growth targeting 700 stores by FY '27.
  • Despite current headwinds and cautious outlook on same-store sales growth, management plans for steady, disciplined growth with emphasis on profitability.
  • Cash generation and company-level EBITDA improvement remain key metrics, with efforts to optimize delivery profitability and marketing efficiency.
  • No immediate capital raise planned; growth funded through internal accruals and possible short-term debt if necessary.

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Fundraise plans

No
- No current plans for any capital raise through equity. - For India store expansion, the company intends to use existing cash on the balance sheet and internal accruals. - The company is open to raising short-term debt if needed to fund growth. - The target remains to open 700 stores by December 2027 with a clear focus on profitability. - Any adjustments to targets or fundraising plans will be taken as needed in the future. (Source: Page 14, Sumit Zaveri and Rajeev Varman responses)

Order book

The transcript does not provide explicit information on the current or expected orderbook or pending orders for Restaurant Brands Asia Limited. However, related insights include: - The company is targeting 700 restaurants by FY '27, indicating an ongoing expansion pipeline. - Net restaurant growth was 64 stores in the past year, with guidance implying about 80 net new stores per annum over the next 3 years. - Growth will be funded primarily through internal accruals and existing cash without planned capital raising. - There is a pause (not halt) on Indonesia store openings for the year due to geopolitical reasons, but India store rollouts continue responsibly. - Decisions on growth versus profitability are continuously reviewed with investors and the Board. No direct figures or specific order backlog details are discussed in the provided pages.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Restaurant Brands Asia Limited plans to continue growing in India using cash on hand and internal accruals; open to short-term debt if needed, but no current plan for capital raise.
  • Targeting 700 restaurants in India by FY '27 with a focus on responsible, disciplined growth.
  • In Indonesia, the company has paused new store openings this year due to geopolitical challenges but plans to resume expansion after stabilizing business and achieving cash breakeven in FY '25.
  • Investments have recently been made in upgrading restaurant assets (e.g., air conditioning, furniture, signage) and digital infrastructure (table ordering, kiosks, app launching soon) to enhance guest experience.
  • The company is launching new product innovations (e.g., spicy breaded chicken) and expanding menu offerings to drive traffic and improve profitability.
  • No explicit new large strategic investments announced; focus remains on operational efficiency, menu innovation, digital transformation, and steady store expansion.

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