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Sphera Franchise Group Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2025 earnings summary27 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Preliminary consolidated sales for 2025 reached RON 1,570.9 million, up 1.5% year-over-year, reflecting modest growth amid fiscal pressures, inflation, and cautious consumer sentiment, with Q4 marking the strongest quarter and signaling stabilization.
Normalized EBITDA declined 16.4% year-over-year to RON 147.8 million, with normalized net profit down 25.2% to RON 72.7 million, mainly due to cost inflation and higher payroll expenses.
Net profit for 2025 was RON 61.9 million, a 36.3% decrease, driven by higher operating expenses and margin compression.
Decisive operational streamlining and cost optimization measures were implemented, with visible positive effects in H2.
Strategic diversification included the integration of Cioccolatitaliani and the announcement of Hard Rock Cafe franchise expansion.
Financial highlights
Q4 2025 sales were RON 419.8 million, up 3.7% year-over-year, marking the highest quarterly growth in 2025.
Q4 normalized EBITDA rose 7.9% year-over-year to RON 51.7 million, while normalized net profit increased 15.8% to RON 29.8 million.
Restaurant and G&A expenses rose 5.1% to RON 1,425.3 million, outpacing revenue growth and compressing margins.
Food and material costs increased 1.6% year-over-year to RON 491.2 million, stable as a percentage of sales.
Dividend per share paid in 2025: RON 2.13.
Outlook and guidance
2026 is expected to be a year of consolidation, with gradual normalization in consumer spending and a focus on margin rebuilding.
Management expects network optimization and cost control to improve profitability going forward.
Around 20 new units are targeted for 2026, including KFC, Taco Bell, Cioccolatitaliani, and potentially the first Hard Rock Cafe.
Cost pressures are expected to persist in Q1 2026, but supplier negotiations should yield some input cost relief.
No material financial impact from Pizza Hut closures is expected in 2026, with anticipated performance improvements.
Pizza Hut closures: expected EBITDA impact
Hard Rock Cafe: investment & revenue outlook
Q4 profitability drivers vs H1 challenges
Hard Rock Cafe: expected profitability profile?
How will Pizza Hut profitability be restored?
Key market challenges for 2026?
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