Westlife Foodworld

Westlife Foodworld, which operates McDonald's restaurants in West and South India, announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Padel Academy to promote padel across the country. The collaboration focuses on strengthening padel infrastructure, coaching programs, and tournaments nationwide, aiming to make the sport more accessible to children through school programs, certified training, and city leagues. CEO Akshay Jatia stated the partnership extends McDonald's global tradition of supporting sports and hopes to inspire young athletes who could potentially represent India internationally. The Indian Padel Academy, described as India's largest structured padel facility, operates under Game Park Pvt Ltd. Westlife Foodworld operates 450 McDonald's restaurants across 72 cities in West and South India, serving over 200 million customers annually. The company's shares were trading at ₹562.55, up by ₹2.05 or 0.37% on the BSE.

Westlife Foodworld Limited reported consolidated revenue of Rs. 6.42 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reflecting 3.8% year-on-year growth despite industry headwinds. The company faced a 4-6% decline in outside home food consumption frequency in August and September in their region, but managed to gain market share with approximately 4% brand growth. On-premise channels delivered 5% growth while off-premise remained stable. Gross margins expanded to 72.4%, marking an all-time high driven by supply chain efficiencies. Restaurant operating margin grew 60 basis points to 19.2%. Cash PAT stood at Rs. 807 million (12.6% of sales), including exceptional gains of Rs. 581 million from a property redevelopment transaction and losses of Rs. 121 million from impairments. Adjusted cash PAT was Rs. 421 million (6.6% of sales). Digital sales contributed around 75% of revenue, growing over 300 basis points year-on-year. The company opened 8 new restaurants, reaching 450 total locations across 72 cities. CFO Hrushit Shah announced his departure to be with family abroad. Management launched new initiatives including Protein Plus Slice and Big Yummy Burgers, while investing in McDelivery platform expansion with a target to double sales over the next 2 years.

Westlife Foodworld Limited announced that Hrushit Shah has ceased to be the Chief Financial Officer of the company and its subsidiary with effect from the close of business hours on November 4, 2025. Shah resigned to enable relocation overseas to be with his family. In his resignation letter dated July 1, 2025, Shah expressed gratitude for the support during his tenure and committed to complete all statutory duties necessary for the half year end closure before his departure. The company has informed stock exchanges BSE and NSE about this change in Key Managerial Personnel.