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WESTLIFE FOODWORLD LTD.
Regd. Off.: 1001, Tower-3, 10th Floor • One International Center
Senapati Bapat Marg • Prabhadevi • Mumbai 400 013
Tel : 022-4913 5000 Fax : 022-4913 5001
CIN No. : L65990MH1982PLC028593
Website: www.westlife.co.in | E-mail id :shatadru@mcdonaldsindia.com
23rd October, 2026
To To
The BSE Ltd (‘the BSE’) The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers (‘the NSE’)
Dalal Street Exchange Plaza
Mumbai 400 001 Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East)
Mumbai – 400051
Sub : Compliance with Regulations 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015;
Submission of Press Release for the quarter and half year ended 30th September,
2026
Re : Westlife Foodworld Limited (the Company): BSE Scrip Code - 505533 and NSE Scrip
Code – WESTLIFE.
Dear Sir/Madam,
In compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find attached the Press
Release for the quarter and half year ended 30th September, 2026.
You are requested to take the same on record. The same would be available on the Company’s
website on www.westlife.co.in
Please note that the meeting started at 11:45 a.m. and concluded at 12:15 p.m.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For Westlife Foodworld Ltd.
Dr Shatadru Sengupta
Company Secretary
Encl : as above
Westlife Foodworld delivers strongest growth momentum with
double-digit same-store sales growth in Q2 FY27
Q2 FY27 Highlights
• Revenue: ₹7.47 billion, up 16% YoY
• Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG): at 10.1%, driven by double-digit guest count growth
• Operating EBITDA grew 29% YoY to ₹981 million; margin at 13.1%
• 11 restaurants added during the quarter, currently 492 restaurants across 80 cities
Mumbai, October 23, 2026: Westlife Foodworld Limited (BSE: 505533), owner and operator of
McDonald's restaurants across West and South India through its wholly owned subsidiary Hardcastle
Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
The Company delivered one of its strongest quarterly performances in recent years, with Revenue from
Operations increasing 16% year-on-year to ₹7.47 billion and Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG)
accelerating to 10.1%, driven by double-digit guest count growth.
Growth was broad-based across channels and regions, supported by the continued strength of the
Company's value offerings, menu innovation and omnichannel convenience strategy. On-premise sales
remained robust, contributing 59% of system sales, while McDelivery continued to witness healthy
momentum, reflecting consumers' growing preference for convenience and seamless digital
experiences.
Building on its brand platform, “Let's Family at McD,” the Company continued to strengthen
emotional connections with consumers through culturally relevant campaigns, family-centric
experiences and menu innovations designed for today's evolving customer needs.
Strong operating leverage and disciplined cost management supported continued profitability growth
during the quarter. Operating EBITDA increased 29% year-on-year to ₹981 million, with EBITDA margin
expanding to 13.1%. Cash PAT stood at ₹526 million, translating into a healthy margin of 7.0%.
Westlife Foodworld continued to expand its presence during the quarter, adding 11 new restaurants
to reach a network of 492 restaurants across 80 cities. The Company remains focused on enhancing
accessibility and convenience while expanding its footprint across existing and emerging markets.
Amit Jatia, Chairperson, Westlife Foodworld Limited, said, “The results of the quarter reflect the
strength of our strategy, the discipline of our execution and the enduring relevance of the McDonald's
brand. Strong guest growth, improving profitability and continued market expansion position us well
to capture the significant opportunity ahead, create long-term value and further strengthen our
leadership in the industry.”
Digital continued to be a key growth driver, contributing more than 75% of sales during the quarter.
The McDonald's App ecosystem crossed 58 million cumulative downloads, while monthly active
users increased to approximately 4.2 million, reflecting the growing strength of the Company's digital
ecosystem and customer engagement initiatives.
The Company celebrates 30 years of McDonald's in West and South India, having grown alongside
India's evolving QSR industry and becoming part of the lives of millions of customers across
generations. As it nears the milestone of 500 restaurants, the Company remains focused on driving
the next phase of growth by expanding accessibility, enhancing customer experiences and
strengthening its presence across the region.
About Westlife:
Westlife Foodworld Limited (NSE: WESTLIFE, BSE: 505533), focuses on setting up and operating Quick Service Restaurants
(QSR) in India through its subsidiary Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. (HRPL). The Company operates a chain of McDonald’s
restaurants in West and South India having a master franchisee relationship with McDonald’s Corporation USA, through the
latter’s subsidiary.
About Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.:
HRPL is a McDonald’s franchisee with rights to own and operate McDonald’s restaurants in India’s West and South markets.
HRPL has been a franchisee in the region since its inception in 1996. HRPL serves over 200 million customers annually at its
492 restaurants across 80 cities in the states of Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Chhattisgarh,
Andhra Pradesh, Goa along with parts of Madhya Pradesh and Union Territory of Puducherry and provides direct employment
to over 10,000 employees. McDonald’s operates through various formats and brand extensions including standalone
restaurants, drive-thrus, McCafé, 24x7, McDelivery, McBreakfast and dessert kiosks. The menu features Burgers, Wraps, Hot
and Cold Beverages besides a wide range of desserts. Majority of the McDonald’s restaurants feature an in-house McCafé.
The pillars of the McDonald's system – Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value – are evident at each of the restaurants that
HRPL operates.