Westlife Foodworld Reports Profitable Quarter Amid Expansion

Westlife Foodworld, McDonald's operator in West and South India, saw a significant increase in net profit for Q1 2025, reporting Rs 1.52 crore, compared to Rs 0.76 crore last year. The company's revenue rose by 7.26%, driven by new store openings and a steady guest count amidst cost management and expansion efforts.

Westlife Foodworld, the operator of McDonald's outlets in West and South India, reported a substantial increase in its net profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The company saw its net profit more than double to Rs 1.52 crore, a considerable improvement over the Rs 0.76 crore noted in the same quarter last year.

The company's revenue from operations increased by 7.26%, reaching Rs 603.14 crore. This growth highlights the company's strategic efforts in expanding its footprint, as evidenced by the addition of 18 new restaurants, bringing its total to 438 outlets nationwide.

Despite a slight decline in operating margins, Westlife Foodworld focused on cost efficiencies and maintained a stable gross margin of approximately 70%. The company's strategic expansions and steady guest count contributed to a robust performance despite broader challenges in the quick-service restaurant sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)