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About the company - Business Profile

Westlife Foodworld Ltd. (WFL), formerly Westlife Development Ltd., is a prominent player in India’s Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector. The company holds the master franchise rights to own and operate McDonald’s restaurants across West and South India through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited (HRPL). Since opening its first restaurant in 1996, Westlife has established a significant footprint, focusing on high-quality food, digital integration, and multi-channel accessibility.

Key Points

• Key Facts: Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Mumbai, Westlife Foodworld is listed on both the NSE (WESTLIFE) and BSE (505533). Its core business revolves around the McDonald's brand, offering a range of burgers, fries, and beverages tailored to the Indian palate.
• Operations and Resources: As of December 2025, the company operates 458 restaurants across 73 cities. Its infrastructure includes 436 McCafés and 108 Drive-Thrus (approximately 24% of the store network). The company follows an "Experience of the Future" (EOTF) model, with 100% penetration across its eligible store base to enhance customer experience through modernized interiors and self-ordering kiosks.
• Ownership: WFL is a public limited company with a significant promoter holding. As of March 2025, public shareholding stood at approximately 43.39%, with the remainder held by the promoter group and an employee benefit trust.
• Business Model and Strengths: Westlife operates an omnichannel model, integrating Dine-in, Takeaway, Drive-Thru, On-the-go, and Delivery. It excels in supply chain localization, with nearly 100% of its ingredients sourced within India. A key strength is its digital-led sales, which accounted for approximately 74% of total sales in Q3 FY26.
• Revenue Breakdown: For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported total consolidated sales of INR 26,417.5 million (estimated based on full-year results reported in May 2026).
  • Geographical Focus: Operations are concentrated entirely in the West and South regions of India.
  • Growth Trends: 9M FY26 sales grew by 4.4% year-on-year to INR 19,702.1 million.
• Key Products and Innovation:
  • Protein Plus: An industry-first innovation allowing customers to add a plant-based protein slice (100% veg) to burgers, providing 14-25g of protein per serving.
  • Menu Diversification: Focus on "McSavers" (value platform starting at INR 69-99) and "Gourmet Burgers" to cater to different price points.
  • Technology: The McDonald’s Omni-channel app has reached approximately 50 million cumulative downloads with 3.5 million monthly active users (MAU) as of late 2025.
• Employee Metrics: The company is recognized as a "Great Place to Work," ranking #99 among Asia's Best Workplaces in 2025. It maintains a strong focus on diversity, being named among the Top 50 Large Workplaces for Women in India.
• Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook:
  • Vision 2027: The company aims to expand its network to 580-630 restaurants by 2027.
  • Sustainability: Focused on eliminating artificial colors and preservatives from select items and implementing ethical sourcing. The company utilizes biodiesel from used cooking oil and solar energy in several restaurant locations.
  • Future Outlook: Management remains committed to a volume-led, margin-protected growth strategy, targeting superior operating efficiency through execution excellence and aggressive penetration into unserved geographies.

References

1. Investor Presentation Nov 2025
2. Annual Report May 2025
3. Investor Presentation Feb 2026
4. Annual Report May 2024
5. Quarterly Results May 2026