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Devyani International Ltd, one of the leading QSR operators, on Wednesday reported a multifold jump in net profit at Rs 17.1 crore for June quarter FY27. It had reported a net profit of Rs 2.22 crore for April-June FY26, according to a regulatory filing. DIL is the largest franchisee for Yum Brands' QSR chains - KFC and Pizza Hut in India. In addition, DIL is the sole franchisee for Costa Coffee, Tea Live, New York Fries and Sanook Kitchen in India. It also owns the South Indian vegetarian food QSR chain Vaango. Revenue from operations was up 16.47 per cent to Rs 1,580.51 crore in the June quarter of FY27. Total expenses were up 15.31 per cent in the June quarter to Rs 1,576.85 crore. Total income, which includes other income, was at Rs 15,997 crore, up 16.72 per cent in the quarter. Earlier this year, Sapphire Foods India and DIL, the two leading franchise operators of KFC and Pizza Hut announced a merger, through a share swap, which will create one of the largest chains in Indi
British coffee chain brand Costa Coffee's store count in India shrunk to 198 outlets in FY26 from 220 a year ago, marking a first decline in over five years in a key market for the company, according to the latest annual report of its exclusive franchise partner Devyani International Ltd (DIL). Costa Coffee is owned by global beverage major The Coca-Cola Company. However, Costa Coffee's revenue was up 7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 212.5 crore in FY26. In FY25, sales/revenue from operations increased 30.76 per cent to Rs 198.5 crore, driven by store expansion, with the network growing to 220 outlets from 179. FY26 revenue saw growth despite the store count falling, underlining the shift from network-led growth to higher revenue per outlet. The net reduction of 22 cafes marks a break from Costa Coffee's expansion run since FY21, when it operated just 44 outlets in the country. The store count had risen every year since then -- to 55 in FY22, 112 in FY23, 179 in FY24 and 220 in FY25 -
Quick service restaurant chain operator Devyani International Ltd on Thursday said it will acquire up to 80.72 per cent stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates brands including 'Biryani By Kilo', for Rs 419.6 crore. The acquisition includes three brands of Sky Gate -- Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken, and The Bhojan. The company's board in its meeting approved acquisition of up to 80.72 per cent equity stake for Rs 419.6 crore, on fully diluted basis, in Sky Gate Hospitality Pvt Ltd along with its subsidiaries, Devyani International Ltd (DIL) said in a regulatory filing. In addition, the company will also pay contingent consideration as per the terms of the transaction documents, DIL said. DIL operates quick service restaurant chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee through franchise agreements. Sky Gate along with its subsidiaries owns brands Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan. It predominantly operates through a chain of over 100 outlets ...
Devyani International Ltd, which operates quick service restaurant chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee through franchise agreements, has announced its plan to acquire homegrown chain 'Biryani by Kilo'. The Jaipuria family-promoted Devyani International Ltd (DIL) will acquire a majority stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates restaurants under the 'Biryani by Kilo' brand, along with other brands, according to a regulatory filing. Though it has not disclosed the number of shares or the acquisition price, the company stated that its board is scheduled to meet and approve the proposal on April 24. "We wish to inform you that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled on Thursday, April 24, 2025 inter-alia, to consider and approve the definitive agreements and issuance of equity shares of the company on a preferential basis to discharge the consideration payable for acquisition of controlling equity stake in Sky Gate Hospitality Private Limited, ...