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.

United Foodbrands Limited reported a consolidated annualized revenue of ₹17,036 Mn for the first quarter of FY27 (Q1FY27), marking a significant acceleration in its dine-in business. The company’s strategic pivot to value-driven volume growth yielded a 63.5% year-on-year increase in dine-in transactions, propelling dine-in revenue up by 40.3%. This performance underscores the resilience of its multi-brand dining platform, which includes Barbeque Nation, Omm Nom Nom, and UBQ Nomm, amidst a competitive restaurant landscape.

The corporate presentation, filed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, highlights that delivery revenue also expanded robustly by 61.9% year-on-year. Nagamani C Y, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, disclosed the presentation on August 12, 2026. The data reflects consolidated figures without adjustment for minority interests in Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy, Blue Planet Foods, and Willow Gourmet.

Segment Performance

The domestic Barbeque Nation India segment remains the primary revenue driver, contributing ₹13,148 Mn to the annualized total. The International segment generated ₹1,540 Mn, while the Premium Casual Dining Restaurant (CDR) segment added ₹2,348 Mn. Unit economics across segments show strong returns, with store-level Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) ranging from 30.6% to 40.5%.

Unit economics for BBQ India and Premium CDR are based on Q1FY27 matured portfolio; BBQ International is based on H2FY26 excluding temporary GCC inflationary pressures.

International Headwinds

While the International segment grew revenue by 46.6% supported by network expansion and SSSG, it faced macroeconomic challenges. Gross profit grew by 40.2% year-on-year, but gross margins moderated by 320 basis points due to inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East crisis. Despite this, the segment maintained robust Pre-Ind AS restaurant operating margins of 18.7%. The network expanded from 11 outlets in Q1FY26 to 12 outlets in Q1FY27.

What the Numbers Show

A key analytical observation is the divergence between volume growth and margin stability in the domestic segment versus the international segment. While domestic operations leveraged high captive channel usage (90%) to drive volume-led revenue growth, the international business absorbed cost inflation, resulting in margin compression despite strong transaction growth of 45.2%. This suggests that while the brand’s value proposition is driving footfall, input cost volatility remains a risk factor for overseas expansion.

Balance Sheet Position

As of March 31, 2026, United Foodbrands reported total equity of ₹3,213 Mn, down from ₹3,709 Mn in March 2025. Total borrowings stood at ₹6,665 Mn under non-current liabilities, compared to ₹6,150 Mn in the prior year. The company’s cash and cash equivalents were ₹21 Mn, with additional bank balances of ₹304 Mn. Total assets increased to ₹14,373 Mn from ₹13,141 Mn, reflecting continued investment in property, plant, and equipment, which rose to ₹4,341 Mn.

The company continues to focus on guest engagement through themed events and customized value offers, aiming to sustain its long-term SSSG of 5.4%. The presentation notes that all forward-looking statements are subject to risks including market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures.