• Sales and SSSG outlook: First-quarter revenue grew nearly 12% driven by double-digit guest count growth and a 4.3% same-store sales growth (SSSG). Management expects SSSG to remain in the mid-single digits over the coming quarters in line with its Vision 2027 goals.
• Broad-based demand recovery: Demand is recovering across Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities, with positive SSSG momentum returning to South India and customers frequently trading up from entry-level value meals.
• Inflation and pricing: Management views inflation as an ongoing industry norm to be offset by operational efficiencies and planned, scientific price increases within the typical 2% to 4% annual range.
• Store expansion targets: Westlife added 5 restaurants in the quarter and remains on track to deliver 60-plus new restaurant openings during the financial year toward its target of 580 to 630 stores by December 2027.