United Foodbrands (formerly Barbeque-Nation Hospitality Limited) filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), on August 19, 2026. The filing, made pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, details the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance alongside key operational metrics.

The company reported operating 207 restaurants across India as of March 31, 2026, serving customers in 25 states and union territories. While the entity recorded no export sales during FY26, it earned royalty income of ₹60.67 million from overseas subsidiaries for brand usage. The total workforce stood at 8,679 employees, comprising 5,170 permanent staff and 3,509 non-permanent employees. Female representation accounted for 15% of the total workforce.

Operational and Environmental Metrics

United Foodbrands disclosed its energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for FY26. Total energy consumed was 2,88,301 GJ, a decrease from 3,43,372 GJ in FY25. Combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions totaled 35,449 TCO2e, down from 38,921 TCO2e in the previous year. The company attributed these reductions to energy conservation initiatives, including the deployment of IoT-based electricity management systems and Variable Frequency Device (VFD) panels in new outlets.

Employee Welfare and Governance

The report highlights several employee well-being initiatives. The company fully sponsors education costs for frontline employees under the ‘Kaushal se Kushal’ program, enabling them to complete Diploma or B.Voc courses while working. Additionally, the revamped ‘Future Leaders Academy 2.0’ graduated its first cohort, focusing on digital transformation and sustainable hospitality leadership.

Governance structures include a Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Committee (CSRS) overseeing business responsibility policies. The Board comprises 25% female directors, and Key Management Personnel includes one female member. No material fines, penalties, or regulatory actions were reported against the company, its directors, or KMPs during FY26.

What the Numbers Show

The reduction in both total energy consumption (2,88,301 GJ vs 3,43,372 GJ) and GHG emissions (35,449 TCO2e vs 38,921 TCO2e) occurred despite an increase in total employee headcount from 7,258 to 8,679. This divergence suggests improved operational efficiency per employee or outlet, likely driven by the reported adoption of energy-efficient technologies such as VFD panels and LED lighting systems across the restaurant network.

United Foodbrands Limited has scheduled its 20th Annual General Meeting for Thursday, September 10, 2026. The meeting is set to begin at 10:30 am and will be conducted through video conference or other audio-visual means. The company issued the intimation on August 18, 2026, in compliance with Regulations 30 and 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The formal notice for the 20th AGM was dispatched on August 19, 2026, confirming that shareholders holding shares as on the cut-off date of Thursday, September 3, 2026, are eligible to vote. The company has enabled remote e-voting for all resolutions set forth in the AGM notice.

E-Voting Schedule

Shareholders may cast their votes electronically during the following period:

The facility for casting votes via remote e-voting will be provided by CDSL. Members who do not vote during the remote e-voting period may avail the e-voting facility at the AGM, subject to their attendance at the virtual meeting.

Meeting Agenda

The 20th AGM will allow shareholders to vote on routine business matters for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. Key items on the agenda include:

• Adoption of Financial Statements: Consideration and adoption of the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for FY26, along with the Board’s Report and Auditors’ Reports.
• Re-appointment of Directors: Re-appointment of Mr. Azhar Yusuf Dhanani (DIN: 07694732) and Mr. Rahul Agrawal (DIN: 07194134), who retire by rotation at this meeting and are eligible for re-appointment.

Director Profiles

Mr. Rahul Agrawal, who serves as Chief Executive Officer & Whole-Time Director, has been associated with the company since July 2017. He holds a PGDM from IIM Bengaluru and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (Honors) from Shri Ram College of Commerce. His last drawn remuneration for FY26 was ₹27.42 million. He attended all five board meetings entitled to attend in FY25-26.

Mr. Azhar Yusuf Dhanani is a member of the Promoter Group and is associated with Sayaji Foods Private Limited. He holds a management degree from the Indian School of Management and Entrepreneurship. He did not receive any remuneration as a Non-Executive Director. He attended two out of five board meetings entitled to attend in FY25-26.

Document Dispatch and Access

United Foodbrands will send the notice for the 20th AGM and the annual report for FY26 to all registered shareholders electronically. The documents are also available on the company's website under the Investors section. Shareholders are advised to ensure their contact details are updated with their depositories or depository participants to receive these communications promptly.

The proceedings of the AGM shall be deemed to be conducted at the company's registered office in Bengaluru. Since the meeting is virtual, no route map is annexed, and the appointment of proxies is not required.