Sapphire Foods India (SAPPHIRE) Investor presentation summary

Business overview

• Operates 1,074 restaurants across India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell outlets as of June 2026.

• Largest international QSR chain in Sri Lanka by sales and number of outlets.

• KFC and Pizza Hut brands cover states representing 56% of India's GDP and are present in most top cities.

• Focus on value-based work culture, governance, and professional management.

• Merger with Devyani International approved, pending regulatory clearance.

Financial performance

• Q1 FY27 restaurant sales reached ₹8,882 million, up 15% YoY; FY26 sales were ₹31,159 million.

• Q1 FY27 EBITDA margin improved to 15.8% from 14.6% YoY; FY26 EBITDA margin was 15.4%.

• Q1 FY27 Adj. PBT rose 229% YoY to ₹273 million; net restaurant additions were 11 in the quarter.

• Gross margin consistently around 68-69%; delivery revenue increased to 43% of mix in Q1 FY27.

• Cost optimization initiatives include zero-based budgeting and smaller restaurant formats.

Brand and segment performance

• KFC India had 591 restaurants as of June 2026, with FY26 restaurant EBITDA margin at 16.3%.

• Pizza Hut India operated 346 outlets, with FY26 restaurant EBITDA margin at -3.3%.

• Sri Lanka operations had 137 outlets, FY26 restaurant EBITDA margin at 14.9%.

• KFC focuses on value meals, taste innovation, digital kiosks, and rapid expansion.

• Pizza Hut emphasizes product innovation, dine-in experience, and cautious expansion.