Westlife Foodworld has opened a new McDonald's restaurant at L&T Next Premia Mall, Irrum Manzil in Hyderabad, marking a significant expansion milestone for the quick-service restaurant chain. The company announced this development in a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI listing requirements.

Restaurant Specifications and Location

The new outlet spans 2,800 sq. ft. and features a dine-in format strategically positioned at the entry level of the bridge connecting directly to Irrum Manzil Metro Station. This positioning ensures seamless access and strong visibility for customers using the metro network.

Strategic Expansion Initiative

The launch forms part of Westlife's ongoing strategy to expand in high-growth urban corridors and leverage transit-linked consumption opportunities. The restaurant builds on the company's association with L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad, aligning with the city's increasing reliance on metro connectivity for daily movement.

The area is emerging as a prominent retail and lifestyle destination, with its direct connectivity positioning it as a high-access hub for diverse customer segments. The location offers accessibility, convenience, and relevance to evolving urban lifestyles.

Menu Offerings and Network Expansion

Customers can enjoy a comprehensive range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu items including burgers, wraps, fried chicken, and hand-crafted McCafé beverages. The restaurant features an in-house McCafé, maintaining McDonald's system pillars of Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value.

With this addition, Westlife Foodworld strengthens its existing footprint of over 20 restaurants in Hyderabad, operating across West and South India through its subsidiary Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.

Westlife Foodworld has received a regulatory disclosure from Horizon Impex Private Limited regarding the acquisition of 30,000 equity shares. The transaction, conducted through open market purchases from March 12-13, 2026, represents a marginal increase in the promoter's shareholding.

Acquisition Details

Horizon Impex Private Limited acquired 30,000 equity shares of Westlife Foodworld Limited during the two-day period from March 12-13, 2026. The acquisition was made through open market transactions and disclosed to the stock exchanges on March 16, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Shareholding Pattern Changes

The acquisition resulted in a modest increase in Horizon Impex's stake in Westlife Foodworld. The company's individual shareholding rose from 4,73,97,734 shares to 4,74,27,734 shares, representing an increase from 30.40% to 30.42% of the total share capital.

Company Structure and Compliance

Westlife Foodworld Limited's equity share capital remains unchanged at Rs. 31,18,72,330, divided into 15,59,36,165 equity shares of Rs. 2 each. The company's shares are listed on both BSE Limited and NSE Limited.

Horizon Impex Private Limited, registered in Mumbai with CIN U51900MH1990PTC059142, operates as a promoter entity alongside an extensive network of promoter group companies. The disclosure was signed by Sajeev Arimpur, the authorized signatory for Horizon Impex Private Limited.

Regulatory Framework

The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing included comprehensive details of the promoter group structure, with the complete list of persons acting in concert provided to the stock exchanges as required under the regulations.