Americana Restaurants sees 6.7% lift in like-for-like sales in Q1
Net profit nearly doubled, rising 93.5% year-on-year (YoY) to $63.2m.
Americana Restaurants International PLC reported higher sales driven by a 6.7% increase in comparable store performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026.
The increase is attributed to menu changes tailored to local markets and steady execution at the store level.
Net profit nearly doubled, rising 93.5% year-on-year (YoY) to $63.2m.
The net profit margin increased to 9.7%, up 400 basis points from Q1 2025.
Gross margins also improved by 280 basis points, supported by tighter procurement and pricing adjustments.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 31.9% to $160.5m.
The EBITDA margin expanded to 24.7%, up 350 basis points, reflecting operating leverage alongside continued cost controls and efficiency efforts.
The company added 10 new stores during the quarter and incorporated seven Malak Al Tawouk outlets, taking its total network to 2,741 restaurants across 12 markets.
Expansion remained selective, with new openings focused on higher-return locations aligned with its longer-term growth plans.
