• Guest count momentum: Westlife achieved mid-single-digit guest count growth in Q4 following the November launch of value meals like McAloo Tikki and Chicken Surprise to build regular dining habits.
• Core business strategy: The company is driving growth through its three core pillars of burgers, chicken, and coffee, supported by initiatives like coffee subscriptions and chicken add-on meals.
• LPG supply disruption: An LPG crisis linked to Middle East tensions affected about 10% of restaurants from late March to mid-April by restricting fried menu items, though gas cylinder availability fully normalized after April 20.
• Store expansion guidance: The company plans to open 60+ stores this year on an existing base of 470 restaurants, driven by emerging market green shoots and long-term confidence in India's organized quick-service dining sector.