Sapphire Foods India Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Total restaurant count reached 1,086 as of 30 September 2026 across India, Sri Lanka and Maldives
- Brand-wise breakdown: 606 KFC restaurants, 469 Pizza Hut restaurants, 11 Taco Bell restaurants
- Omni Channel Mix: Delivery 44%, Take Away 22%, Dine In 34%
- Net restaurant additions of 34 in 6M FY27 (12 in Q2 FY27)
- KFC and Pizza Hut brands operate in states that cover 56% of India's GDP
- Brands present in 34 cities where 491 restaurants of both KFC and Pizza Hut are operated
Key drivers of operational performance:
Focus on smaller sized omnichannel restaurants with reduced average restaurant sizes by ~45%, digital kiosks rolled across 80%+ estate, own delivery growth, and market-specific value offers.
Segment-wise Performance
KFC India Performance (6M FY27):
- Total Restaurant Count: 606 (575 as of Mar 31, 2026)
- Average Daily Sales per Restaurant (INR'000s): 116 (110 in FY26)
- Restaurant Related Revenue: ₹12,296 Mn, up 21% YoY
- Restaurant EBITDA: 15.7%, improved 90 bps YoY (16.3% in FY26)
Pizza Hut India Performance (6M FY27):
- Total Restaurant Count: 342 (341 as of Mar 31, 2026)
- Average Daily Sales per Restaurant (INR'000s): 44 (41 in FY26)
- Restaurant Related Revenue: ₹2,743 Mn, up 5% YoY
- Restaurant EBITDA: -3.2%, improved 110 bps YoY (-3.3% in FY26)
Sri Lanka Business Performance (6M FY27):
- Total Restaurant Count: 138 (136 as of Mar 31, 2026)
- Average Daily Sales per Restaurant (INR'000s): 111 (108 in FY26)
- Restaurant Related Revenue: ₹2,716 Mn, up 12% in INR terms (11% in LKR terms) YoY
- Restaurant EBITDA: 12.3%, declined 180 bps YoY (14.9% in FY26)
Explanation of significant changes in segment performance:
KFC growth driven by value offers like ₹99 Krisper Chicken Burger Meal and ₹149 Thalaiva meal, digital kiosk rollout, and own delivery growth. Pizza Hut improvement driven by new product innovations (Extra Spicy pizzas, Baked Chicken Wings), improved dine-in experience, and competitive value offers. Sri Lanka performance affected by margin pressure despite revenue growth.
Financial Highlights
Q2 FY27 Performance:
- Restaurant Sales: ₹8,853 Mn, up 20% YoY (₹7,401 Mn in Q2 FY26)
- Adj. EBITDA: ₹624 Mn, up 39% YoY (₹450 Mn in Q2 FY26)
- Adj. EBITDA Margin: 7.1%, up 100 bps YoY (6.1% in Q2 FY26)
- EBITDA: ₹1,286 Mn, up 21% YoY (₹1,062 Mn in Q2 FY26)
- EBITDA Margin: 14.5%, up 20 bps YoY (14.3% in Q2 FY26)
- Adj. PBT before exceptional items: ₹120 Mn (vs. -₹43 Mn in Q2 FY26)
- PBT before exceptional items: -₹6 Mn (vs. -₹166 Mn in Q2 FY26)
6M FY27 Performance:
- Restaurant Sales: ₹17,736 Mn, up 17% YoY (₹15,149 Mn in 6M FY26)
- Adj. EBITDA: ₹1,373 Mn, up 38% YoY (₹998 Mn in 6M FY26)
- Adj. EBITDA Margin: 7.7%, up 110 bps YoY (6.6% in 6M FY26)
- EBITDA: ₹2,692 Mn, up 23% YoY (₹2,196 Mn in 6M FY26)
- EBITDA Margin: 15.2%, up 70 bps YoY (14.5% in 6M FY26)
- Adj. PBT before exceptional items: ₹393 Mn, up 883% YoY (₹40 Mn in 6M FY26)
- PBT before exceptional items: ₹156 Mn (vs. -₹184 Mn in 6M FY26)
Full Year FY26 Reference:
- Restaurant Sales: ₹31,159 Mn
- Adj. EBITDA: ₹2,382 Mn
- Adj. EBITDA Margin: 7.6%
- EBITDA: ₹4,804 Mn
- EBITDA Margin: 15.4%
- Adj. PBT before exceptional items: ₹361 Mn
- PBT before exceptional items: -₹133 Mn
Drivers of financial performance:
Higher revenue growth across all brands, operational efficiencies, and focus on smaller format restaurants contributing to improved profitability.
Key Risks:
Not explicitly disclosed in the presentation.
Geographical Revenue Split
Not explicitly broken down by geography in the presentation. The company operates across India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives with segment-wise performance provided.
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Not provided in the presentation.
Capex & Cash Flow Health
Not provided in the presentation.
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
- Focus on smaller sized omnichannel restaurants with reduced average sizes (~1,500 sq. ft. for KFC, ~1,200 sq. ft. for Pizza Hut)
- Digital transformation with kiosks rolled across 80%+ estate
- Product innovation: KFC value meals, Pizza Hut Extra Spicy range and new beverages
- Enhanced customer experience through improved dine-in and delivery metrics
Industry Trends & Business Environment
- Top 8 cities in India contribute 87% of chain food services market
- KFC and Pizza Hut present in 5 and 6 of the Top 8 cities of India respectively
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
- Strategic focus on optimal capital allocation driving new restaurant expansion model
- Capability and capital to drive growth
- Execution mindset with great customer experience and operational excellence
- Merger scheme with Devyani International approved by board on 1st Jan 2026 (subject to statutory and regulatory approvals)