Your Directors present the Thirteenth (13th) Annual Report on the Company's business and operations, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 and other accompanying reports, notes and certificates.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND PERFORMANCE
The financial highlights of the Company for the year ended March 31,2026 are as follows:
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
|
| |
2025-26
|
2024-25
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2025-26
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2024-25
|
|
Revenue from Operations
|
22,717.23
|
19,677.59
|
28,226.40
|
25,507.20
|
|
Other Income
|
727.76
|
238.93
|
486.18
|
311.65
|
|
Total Income
|
23,444.99
|
19,916.52
|
28,712.58
|
25,818.85
|
|
Less: Cost of materiats consumed
|
7,034.15
|
6,355.13
|
9,399.53
|
8,911.72
|
|
Less: Emptoyee benefit expenses
|
3,560.44
|
2,988.99
|
4,866.58
|
4,311.48
|
|
Less: Finance cost
|
1,687.99
|
1,411.42
|
1,893.78
|
1,608.89
|
|
Less: Depreciation and amortisation expenses
|
2,804.97
|
2,546.28
|
3,893.76
|
3,714.81
|
|
Less: Other expenses
|
8,726.32
|
7,490.48
|
10,677.69
|
9,599.89
|
|
Less: Exceptionat item
|
1,222.52
|
-
|
22.52
|
-
|
|
Loss before Tax Expense
|
(1,591.40)
|
(875.78)
|
(2,041.28)
|
(2,327.94)
|
|
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Loss for the year (1)
|
(1,591.40)
|
(875.78)
|
(2041.28)
|
(2,327.94)
|
|
Totat other comprehensive toss for the year, net of tax (2)
|
(10.46)
|
(19.81)
|
(105.63)
|
(22.44)
|
|
Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax (1 2)
|
(1,601.86)
|
(895.59)
|
(2,146.91)
|
(2,350.38)
|
|
Equity hotders of the parent
|
N.A
|
N.A.
|
(1,965.75)
|
(2,184.16)
|
|
Non-controtting interests
|
N.A
|
N.A.
|
(181.16)
|
(166.22)
|
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company reported total income of '23,444.99 million on standalone basis and '28,712.58 million on a consolidated basis, increase of 17.72% on standalone basis and 11.21% on a consolidated basis from the financial year 2024-25 mainly on account of new restaurant additions and SSSG increase by 4.0% in India. The total expenditure was '23,813.87 million on standalone basis and '30,731.74 million on a consolidated basis, increase of 14.53% on standalone basis and 9.18% on a consolidated basis from the financial year 2024-25. The Company's gross margin improved by 133 basis points on a standalone basis basis during the financial year 2025-26 at 69.04% as compared to 67.70% in the financial year 2024-25. The Company's gross margin improved by 164 basis points on consolidated basis during the financial year 2025-26 at 66.70% as compared to 65.06% in financial year 2024-25.
The Company assessed recoverable value for the investment made in PT Sari Burger Indonesia which represents a separate cash generating unit (CGU) for the Company as at March 31, 2026. In view of cash losses incurred by the subsidiary and continued underperformance against revenue & other key financial performance indicators of the subsidiary in comparison to its Annual Operating Plan, the Company determined the 'Value in use' using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method. The 'Value in use' as per DCF method was higher than the carrying value of the CGU of '12,331.79 million. However, after applying sensitivities to the valuation, the Value in use' was adjusted downwards to '11,131.79 million. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an impairment provision of '1,200.00 million in statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended March 31,2026.
COMPANY OVERVIEW AND STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited (the Company'/ RBA') embarked on its journey in 2013 and is a prominent player in the Quick Service Restaurant ('QSR') industry in India, having increased its restaurant count in a short span of time. As the master franchisee of the Burger King® brand in India, it has exclusive rights to develop, establish, operate and franchise Burger King® branded restaurants in India. The master franchisee arrangement provides RBA with the ability to use Burger King's globally recognised brand name to grow business in India, while leveraging the technical, marketing and operational expertise associated with the global Burger King® brand. RBA through its subsidiaries in Indonesia runs the master franchisee of the brand Burger King® and brand Popeyes®. It has exclusive rights through its subsidiaries to develop, establish, operate and franchise Burger King® and Popeyes® brand in Indonesia.
As of March 31,2026, the Company had a widespread network of 581 Burger King® restaurants, including 5 sub-franchisee restaurants in India.
A key focus of the business is promoting and maintaining operational quality, a people-centric culture and an effective technology system that enables us to optimise the performance of the restaurants and enhance customer experience, thus, offering and contributing to the Company's growth.
The Company possesses following competitive strengths:
• Exclusive master franchise rights in India
• Strong customer proposition
• Brand positioning for mittenniats
• Vertically managed and scalable supply chain
• Operational quality, a peopte-centric operating culture, and effective technology systems
• Wett defined restaurant rott-out and development process
• Experienced and professionat management team
Ptease refer to the section on Company Overview and Business Performance in the Management Discussion and Anatysis for a detaited overview and state of company affairs.
DIVIDEND & APPROPRIATIONS
Since the Company did not make any profit during the financiat year, the Directors of your Company do not recommend any dividend for the financiat year under review.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
In view of the tosses incurred during the financiat year, no amount is proposed to be transferred to the reserves during the financiat year under review, except as required under any statute.
SHARE CAPITAL(a) Authorized Share Capital
During the year under review, the Authorized Share Capitat of the Company was increased from:
i. '600,00,00,000/- (Rupees Six Hundred Crore Onty) divided into 60,00,00,000 (Sixty Crore) Equity Shares of '10/- each (Rupees Ten Onty) to '700,00,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Hundred Crore Onty) divided into 70,00,00,000 (Seventy Crore) Equity Shares of '10/- each vide ordinary resotution passed by the Members of the Company at the Annuat Generat Meeting hetd on August 21, 2025 and;
ii. '700,00,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Hundred Crore Onty) divided into 70,00,00,000 (Seventy Crore) Equity Shares of '10/- each to '9,00,00,00,000/- (Rupees Nine Hundred Crore Onty) divided into 90,00,00,000 (Ninety Crore) equity shares of '10/- each vide ordinary resotution passed by the Members of the Company at the Extraordinary Generat Meeting hetd on February 13, 2026.
As on March 31, 2026, the Authorized Share Capitat of the Company is '9,00,00,00,000/- (Rupees Nine Hundred Crore Onty) divided into 90,00,00,000 (Ninety Crore) equity shares of '10/- each.
(b) Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital
During the financiat year under review, the Company issued and attotted:
1) 8,08,322 equity shares of face vatue of '10/- each pursuant to exercise of stock options granted by the Company in terms of the BK Emptoyee Stock Options Scheme, 2015; and
2) As on March 31, 2026, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capitat of the Company is '5,82,87,62,870/- (Rupees Five Hundred and Eighty-Two Crore Eighty-Seven Lakhs Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Onty) divided into 58,28,76,287 (Fifty-Eight Crores Twenty-Eight Lakhs Seventy-Six Thousand Two-Hundred and Eighty-Seven) equity shares of '10/- each.
(c) Utilization of proceeds of Qualified Institutions Placement (‘QIP’)
The Company raised '500 Crores through Quatified Institutions Ptacement ('QIP') on March 26, 2025. As on March 31, 2026, there has been no deviation in the use of proceeds of the QIP from the objects stated in the Offer document as per Regutation 32 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obtigations and Disctosure Requirements) Regutations, 2015 ('SEBI Listing Regutations'). The Company has been disctosing
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Key Managerial Personnel ('KMP') of the Company as per Section 2(51) and 203 of the Act are as follows:
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Name of the KMP
|
Designation
|
|
Mr. Rajeev Varman
|
Whole-time Director and Group Chief Executive Officer
|
|
Mr. Sumit Zaveri*
|
Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer
|
|
Mr. Arijit Datta**
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
Ms. Shweta Mayekar
|
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
|
* Mr. Sumit Zaveri ceased to be Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from close of business hours of October 07, 2025. He continues to be the Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer of the Company.
**During the year under review, Mr. Arijit Datta was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from October 08, 2025.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETINGS AND ITS COMMITTEES Composition of Board of Directors
The composition of the Board of Directors as on March 31, 2026 was as follows:
|
Sr. No.
|
Name of the Director
|
Designation
|
DIN
|
|
1.
|
Mrs. Tara Subramaniam
|
Chairperson and Independent Director
|
07654007
|
|
2.
|
Mr. Rajeev Varman
|
Whole-time Director and Group CEO
|
03576356
|
|
3.
|
Mr. Sandeep Chaudhary
|
Independent Director
|
06968827
|
|
4.
|
Mr. Yash Gupta
|
Independent Director
|
00299621
|
|
5.
|
Mr. Andrew Day
|
Independent Director
|
10712889
|
|
6.
|
Mr. Amit Manocha
|
Non- Executive Director
|
01864156
|
|
7.
|
Ms. Roshini Bakshi
|
Non- Executive Director
|
01832163
|
|
8.
|
Mr. Ajay Kaul
|
Non- Executive Director
|
00062135
|
|
9.
|
Mr. Rafael Odorizzi De Oliveira
|
Non- Executive Director
|
09492506
|
on a quarterly basis to the Audit Committee, the uses / application of proceeds / funds raised from QIP and the same is also filed with the Stock Exchanges on a quarterly basis, as applicable. The details of utilization of proceeds is provided under the Corporate Governance Report.
PREFERENTIAL ISSUE, OPEN OFFER AND CHANGE IN PROMOTER CONTROL OF THE COMPANY
The Company entered into a Securities Subscription Agreement dated January 20, 2026 ("SSA") with Lenexis Foodworks Private Limited, Aayush Agrawal Trust, Inspira Foodworks Private Limited and Mr. Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal (collectively referred to as the "Acquirers") for raising of funds aggregating to approximately INR 1,500 Crores through preferential issue of equity shares and warrants at a price of INR 70/- per share. The Shareholders, at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on February 13, 2026, approved the above transaction. The issue and allotment of the aforesaid securities remain subject to receipt of requisite statutory and regulatory approvals.
Further, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement dated January 20, 2026 ("SPA") executed amongst the Acquirers, Inspira Agro Trading LLC ("IATL") and the existing promoters of the Company (viz. QSR Asia Pte Ltd. and F&B Asia Ventures (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.), the Acquirers and IATL propose to acquire the entire shareholding of 11.26% from the existing promoters of the Company for approximately INR 460 Crores. Pursuant to the above Preferential Issue and transfer of shares, the total shareholding of the Acquirers and IATL will be approximately 35%.
The Acquirers have made an open offer for acquisition of up to 26% of the expanded voting share capital of the Company at a price of INR 70/- per equity share. The open offer process is subject to receipt of requisite statutory and regulatory approvals and is currently underway.
Upon completion of the aforesaid transactions, the Acquirers and IATL shall acquire control of the Company and be classified as promoters of the Company and existing promoters shall ceased to be classified as promoter and member of promoter group.
CHANGE IN REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY
The Board of Directors on April 15, 2025 approved the shifting of registered office of the Company from 'Unit nos. 1003 to 1007, 10th Floor, Mittal Commercia, Asan Pada Road, Chimatpada, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059' to '2nd Floor, ABR Emerald, Plot No. D-8., Street No. 16, MIDC, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093', with effect from April 16, 2025.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL
DIRECTORS
Re-appointment of Directors liable to retire by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') and the Articles of Association of the Company:
a) Mr. Rafael Odorizzi De Oliveira (DIN: 09492506), Non¬ Executive Director of the Company, was due to retire by rotation at the 12th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, had offered himself for re-appointment. He was re-appointed at the Annual General Meeting held on August 21, 2025.
b) Mr. Ajay Kaul (DIN: 00062135), Non- Executive Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at this 13th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends his re-appointment for consideration by the members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Resolution seeking his re-appointment along with his Profile and other disclosures as required under Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations forms part of the Notice of 13th Annual General Meeting.
Number of Board Meetings
During the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors met 8 (Eight) times viz., on, May 06, 2025, May 19, 2025, July 31, 2025, October 07, 2025, October 30, 2025, January 20, 2026, February 03, 2026 and March 31,2026. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days.
Details of the meetings of the Board along with the attendance of the Directors therein have been disclosed as part of the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
Audit Committee
The details pertaining to the composition, terms of reference and other details of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of your Company and the meetings thereof held during the financial year are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
The recommendations of the Audit Committee in terms of its terms of reference were considered positively by the Board of Directors of your Company from time to time during the financial year.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The details including the composition, terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the meetings thereof held during the financial year and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Act are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
Company’s policy on Directors’ appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other matters
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(e), sub section (3) and (4) of Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Company has formulated Nomination and Remuneration Policy to provide a framework for remuneration of members of the Board of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees of the Company.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company can be accessed on the website of the Company athttps:// www.burgerking.in/investor-relations/disclosures-under- regulation-46-sebi-lodr/corporate-governance.
Other Committees
The details of other Committees of the Board are given under the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
Declaration by Independent Directors
Pursuant to the provisions under Section 134(3)(d) of the Act, with respect to statement on declaration given by Independent Directors under Section 149(6) of the Act, the Board hereby confirms that all the Independent Directors of the Company have given a declaration and have confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in the said Section 149(6) of the Act, relevant rules therein and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Terms and conditions for Independent Directors are available on the website of the Company and can be accessed athttps:// www.burgerking.in/investor-relations/disclosures-under- regulation-46-sebi-lodr/corporate-governance/terms-and- conditions-of-appointment-of-independent-director.
Annual Performance Evaluation of the Board
The Company has devised a policy for performance evaluation of its individual directors, the Board and the Committees constituted by it, which includes criteria for performance evaluation. In line with the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, working of the Committees and the individual directors.
The performance of the Board was evaluated based on inputs received from all the Directors after considering criteria such as Board's effectiveness in decision making, in
providing necessary advice and suggestions to the Company's management, etc.
A separate meeting of the Independent Directors was also held during the financial year on February 03, 2026, for evaluation of the performance of the Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and that of the Chairperson.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has also reviewed the performance of the individual directors based on their knowledge, level of preparation and effective participation in meetings, contribution towards positive growth of the Company, etc.
Familiarization programme for Independent Directors
Towards familiarization of the Independent Directors with the Company, periodic presentations are made to Independent Directors at various occasions including at the Board and Committee meetings on business and performance updates of the Company, global business environment, business strategy and risk involved including their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, changes in applicable corporate laws and related matters.
The details of such programmes for familiarisation of the Independent Directors with the Company are available on the website of the Company at the web linkhttps:// www.burgerking.in/investor-relations/disclosures-under- regulation-46-sebi-lodr/corporate-governance.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURESRequirements for maintenance of cost records
The Company is not required to maintain the cost records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Act and rules made thereunder.
Vigil Mechanism & Whistle-blower Policy
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of its business operations. The Vigil Mechanism & Whistle-blower Policy provides a channel to the employees, directors and other stakeholders to report about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Codes of Conduct, regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and such other matters.
The Whistle-blower Policy of the Company can be accessed on the website of the Company athttps://www.burgerking. in/investor-relations/disclosures-under-regulation-46-sebi- lodr/corporate-governance.
Annual Return
As required under Section 92(3) of the Act, Annual Return is hosted on the website of the Company athttps://www. burgerking.in/investor-relations/disclosures-under- regulation-46-sebi-lodr/financials/annual-reports.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties
All related party transactions entered into during the financial year under review were approved by the Audit Committee, as required, from time to time and the same are disclosed in the
notes forming part of the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.
Further, in terms of the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, all contracts/ arrangements/ transactions entered into by the Company with its related parties, during the financial year under review, were:
• in "ordinary course of business" of the Company;
• on an "arm's length basis"; and
• not "material".
All transactions with related parties are in accordance with the policy on related party transactions formulated by the Company. Accordingly, Form No. AOC-2, prescribed under the provisions of Section 134(3)(h) of the Act and Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, for disclosure of details of related party transactions, which are not at "arm's length basis" and also which are "material and at arm's length basis", is not required to be provided as annexure to this Report.
Particulars of Loan, Guarantee, Security and Investments
Details of loans given, investments made or guarantees given or security provided, if any, as per the provisions of Section 186 of the Act and Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations are given in the notes forming part of the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.
Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
As the Company has not accepted any deposits during the financial year under review, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act.
Risk Management Policy
The Company has a mechanism to identify and evaluate business risks and opportunities. This mechanism seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on the business objectives and enhance the Company's competitive advantage and helps in identifying risk trends, exposure and potential impact analysis at a Company level as well as for different business segments. The Company has a Risk Management Policy in place to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, and report the key risk categories (including Strategic, Financial, Operational, Regulatory, Reputational, Third-party, Sustainability, Technological Risks) on a periodic basis.
The Board has constituted a Risk Management Committee, to assist the Board with regard to the identification, evaluation and mitigation of operational, strategic and external risks. More details on risks and threats have been disclosed in the section "Management Discussion and Analysis" forming an integral part of this Annual Report. The Risk Management Policy of the Company can be accessed athttps://www.burgerking. in/investor-relations/disclosures-under-regulation-46-sebi- lodr/corporate-governance.
Internal Financial Control and their adequacy
Considering the size and nature of the business, presently adequate internal controls systems with reference to financial statements are in place. However, as and when the Company achieves further growth and higher level of operations, the Company will review the internal control system to match the size and scale of operations, if required. The Company has proper and adequate system of internal controls to ensure that all assets are safeguarded and protected against unauthorized use or disposition and that the transactions are authorised and recorded correctly.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO
|
(A)
|
Conservation of Energy
|
|
| |
(i)
|
The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy
|
Using energy efficient equipments for its business operations is core to the Company's business philosophy. The Company sources all the assets like Air Conditioners, fryers etc. that ensures optimal consumption of energy. Further, the Company has introduced new cooking platforms that are specifically designed for the Indian market that has substantially reduced consumption of cooking gas and electricity across its restaurants.
|
| |
(ii)
|
The steps taken by the company for utilising alternate sources of energy
|
Enabling solar energy adoption across stores through installation of Open Access Solar and Roof Top Solar Panels at the stores.
|
| |
(iii)
|
The capital investment on energy conservation equipments
|
Nil (with respect to the initiatives described in (i) and (ii) above the company has made capital investments of approximately Rs. 330 Million.)
|
|
(B)
|
Technology absorption
|
|
| |
(i)
|
The efforts made towards technology absorption
|
The Company has implemented an omni-channel digital platforms including self-ordering kiosks, BK APP and QR code¬ based table ordering systems to improve customer convenience and operational efficiency.
|
| |
(ii)
|
The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution
|
The Company has improved efficiencies and optimized cost
|
| |
(iii)
|
In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year)-
|
N.A.
|
| |
|
a. The details of Technology imported;
|
|
| |
|
b. The year of Import;
|
|
| |
|
c. Whether the technology been fully absorbed;
|
|
| |
|
d. If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof; and
|
|
| |
(iv)
|
The expenditure incurred on Research and Development.
|
Nil
|
|
(C)
|
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
|
|
| |
Foreign Exchange Earnings by the Company
|
Nil
|
| |
Foreign Exchange Expenditure by the Company during the FY 2025-26 (' in Million)
|
1,050.23
|
Disclosures as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The objective of this policy is to lay clear guidelines and provide right direction in case of any reported incidence of sexual harassment across the Company's offices, and take appropriate decision in resolving such issues. An Internal Complaints Committee ('ICC') has been set up to redress the complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
During the financial year under review, 11 complaints with respect to sexual harassment were received and resolved by the Committee and there were no complaints pending for more than 90 days.
There were no unresolved complaints at the end of the financial year under review.
Material Changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
Except as disclosed in this report, no material changes and commitments which could affect the Company's financial position, have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and date of this report.
Details in respect of frauds reported by Auditors
During the financial year under review, no instances of frauds were reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act.
Significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and company’s operations in future
During the financial year under review, no orders were passed by any regulators, courts or tribunals which could impact the going concern status and the company's operations in future.
Change in the nature of business
There was no change in the nature of business during the financial year under review.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies and Consolidated Financial Statements
A. PT Sari Burger Indonesia (‘BK Indonesia')
The Company holds 88.80% stake in BK Indonesia. It is the material subsidiary of the Company. BK Indonesia is the master franchise of the Burger King® brand in Indonesia. It has exclusive rights to develop, establish, own, operate and franchise Burger King® branded restaurants in Indonesia. As on March 31, 2026, BK Indonesia has 137 restaurants.
BK Indonesia generated revenue of ' 4,887.19 million during the financial year 2025-26, decrease of 4.14% from the financial year 2024-25. BK Indonesia incurred a loss of '1,091.33 million during the financial year 2025-26.
B. PT Sari Chicken Indonesia
PT Sari Chicken Indonesia is a wholly owned subsidiary of BK Indonesia, subsidiary of the Company. PT Sari Chicken Indonesia, has exclusive master franchise and development rights in Indonesia to develop, establish, own, operate, and to grant franchises of Popeyes® restaurants in Indonesia. As on March 31, 2026, it has 25 restaurants.
Popeyes® brand was founded in New Orleans in 1972. Popeyes® has more than 50 years of history and culinary
tradition. Popeyes® distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders and other regional items. The chain's passion for its Louisiana heritage and flavourful authentic food has allowed Popeyes® to become one of the world's largest chicken quick service restaurants with over 4,900 restaurants in the U.S. and around the world.
PT Sari Chicken Indonesia generated revenue of '621.98 million during the financial year 2025-26, decrease of 14.95% from financial year 2024-25. It incurred a loss of '433.22 million during the financial year 2025-26.
The consolidated financial statement is also being presented in addition to the standalone financial statements of the Company in this Annual Report.
The performance and financial position of the subsidiaries is also given in Form AOC-1 enclosed to the Annual Report.
Further, there were no other companies which has/have become/ceased to become a Subsidiary/ Joint Ventures/ Associate Companies during financial year 2025-26.
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
The Company has in place a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy ('CSR Policy') which was adopted by the Board of Directors on August 12, 2022.
The CSR Policy of the Company can be accessed on the website of the Company athttps://www.burgerking.in/ investor-relations/disclosures-under-regulation-46-sebi- lodr/corporate-governance.
Employee Stock Option Schemes
BK Employee Stock Option Scheme 2015
The Company had implemented the BK Employee Stock Option Scheme 2015 ('ESOS 2015' / 'Scheme'). The objective of the ESOS 2015 is to attract and retain talent by way of rewarding their association and performance and to motivate them to contribute to the overall corporate growth and profitability.
The ESOS 2015 was originally approved by the Board of Directors on September 21, 2015 and by the shareholders (being a private company at that time) through an ordinary resolution passed on September 21, 2015. Options were granted from time to time thereafter. Subsequently, the ESOS 2015 was amended basis applicable laws vide shareholders' resolutions dated April 25, 2018, June 28, 2019, October 23, 2019 and November 13, 2020.
The ESOS 2015 being a pre IPO Scheme was also ratified by the shareholders of the Company subsequent to the IPO of the Company by passing a special resolution on January 28, 2021.
The ESOS 2015 was further amended pursuant to the approval of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee vide its resolution dated March 25, 2022 and Board of Directors resolution dated March 29, 2022 to align the ESOS 2015 with provisions made under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (SEBI (SBEB and SE) Regulations'). The ESOS 2015 envisages grant not exceeding a total number of 15,226,900 options to the eligible employees. The ESOS 2015 contemplates a statutory minimum vesting period of one year to maximum of five years. After vesting of options, the employees earn a right (but not an obligation) to exercise the vested options on or after the vesting date within the maximum exercise period of three years with a flexibility for shorter exercise periods in case of termination of employees or for reasons including resignation, retirement or death.
Upon exercise of one vested option, the employees can obtain one equity share of the Company subject to the payment of exercise price and satisfaction of any tax obligation arising thereon. Equity shares allotted by the Company under the ESOS 2015 shall rank pari passu in all respects with the existing fully paid equity shares.
RBAL Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024
On recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Company adopted the RBAL Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 (RBAL ESOS 2024') pursuant to resolution passed by the Board of Directors on December 20, 2024 and approval of the Shareholders on January 25, 2025 through postal ballot. The objectives of the RBAL ESOS 2024, inter alia, is to attract and retain talent by way of rewarding their performance, create a sense of ownership and participation among them and motivate them to contribute to the overall corporate growth and profitability.
The RBAL ESOS 2024 is proposed to be implemented by issuance of shares to employees directly by the Company or through an employee welfare trust or a combination thereof. The ESOS 2024 envisages grant not exceeding a total number of 10,483,834 options to the eligible employees with a statutory minimum vesting period of one year to maximum of five years.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee administers the ESOS 2015 and RBAL ESOS 2024 and acts as the Compensation Committee as envisaged under the SEBI (SBEB and SE) Regulations.
The disclosure as required under the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI (SBEB and SE) Regulations is uploaded on the website athttps://www.burqerkinq.in/investor-relations/ disclosures-under-regulation-46-sebi-lodr/financials/ annual-reports.
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company, confirming that the aforesaid scheme(s) have been implemented in accordance with the SEBI (SBEB and SE)
Regulations will be open for inspection at the ensuing 13th Annual General Meeting.
HUMAN RESOURCES Growing with Our People
As our business expanded across India, so did our people footprint. As on March 31, 2026, our workforce grew to 12,357 employees, up from 10,115 in the previous year-each individual contributing to our journey of growth, service, and brand building.
At the heart of this growth is a simple belief: our people are our greatest strength. Over the past year, our focus has been on building not just capability, but also connection and culture —laying the foundation for a resilient, future-ready organization. We remain committed to fostering a high- performance, inclusive, and engaging workplace that enables our employees to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the Company's success.
Our efforts during the year were anchored around three priorities: Strengthening People, Strengthening Culture, and Strengthening Processes.
Strengthening People: Building Capability for Tomorrow
This year, we invested deeply in shaping a strong leadership pipeline across levels.
From frontline teams to emerging and experienced leaders, our programs were designed to go beyond traditional training— focusing instead on self-discovery, real-world application through sustained development journeys.
Our frontline talent continued to grow through the Rewarding Ace Performance (RAP) program, which has consistently created success stories—transforming team members into Restaurant General Managers and Area Leads.
For managerial capability, Wings supported first-time managers in transitioning into leadership roles, while Eklavya enabled experienced managers to sharpen their leadership effectiveness. These journeys were complemented by leadership assessments, development centres, and structured Individual Development Plans—ensuring that potential is not just identified, but actively nurtured.
Learning Beyond the Workplace
We also recognized that growth doesn't stop at the workplace. Many of our frontline employees have paused their formal education due to personal circumstances. This year too we created pathways for them to resume their academic journeys alongside work.
At the same time, partnerships with reputed institutions enabled mid-level managers to pursue higher education¬ helping them grow both professionally and personally.
Creating Opportunities for All
Through Taare Humare, we continued our commitment to inclusion by creating meaningful opportunities for differently abled individuals - enriching our teams with diverse perspectives and strengthening our belief that talent comes in many forms.
Strengthening Culture: Creating a Workplace Where People Belong
As we grew in scale, we remained equally focused on strengthening the fabric that binds us together—our pillars
- Hunger, Humility, Hardwork, Sense of Urgency and Ownership Mentality.
Recognizing that the first few weeks shape long-term engagement, My First Bite focused on creating a warm and engaging onboarding experience and BK Allyship Program
- where a buddy is assigned to each new joiner to help assimilation especially during the critical early days of an employee's journey.
We have built a multi-layered listening architecture where employees feel heard, valued, and connected. We are committed to continuous listening through internal/ External touchpoints. Platforms such as Chai Pe Charcha and Coffee with Managers that encourage open conversations across skip-level meetings with Leadership. BK Buddy evolved into a strong listening mechanism—helping us act meaningfully on employee feedback.
During the year, the Company was recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified™ organization—an affirmation of our deep commitment to strengthening our people and culture. Based on an independent assessment of workplace practices and employee feedback, this recognition reflects the high- trust, inclusive, and engaging environment we continue to build together.
Our belief in listening with intent continues to shape this journey. We actively track recurring themes and employee concerns, and translate these insights into more responsive policies, sharper communication, and thoughtful interventions. This continuous feedback loop enables us to strengthen not just our processes, but also the everyday experiences of our people—making our workplace more connected, empowering, and future-ready.
At the same time, we made conscious efforts to build a culture of appreciation. Through I Shine and the CEO's Recognition Badge, we celebrated individuals who brought our values to life—reinforcing pride, motivation, and a sense of belonging.
We also promote a culture of well-being by encouraging leaders and teams to take regular breaks, recharge, and adopt sustainable ways of working.
Strengthening Processes: Enabling Scale withSimplicity
Behind every strong people experience is a set of processes that work seamlessly.
During the year, we continued to simplify and strengthen our HR processes—driving digitization, improving governance, and enhancing the overall employee lifecycle experience.
From onboarding to development to compliance, our focus was on making processes more efficient, transparent, and scalable, in line with our growing business.
We also reinforced our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace through strong compliance frameworks, regular awareness initiatives, and adherence to statutory requirements like POSH, FCPA, Insider Trading.
Looking Ahead
As we look to the future, our focus remains clear—to build an organization where people grow, feel connected, and do their best work.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided separately as "Annexure I" to this Report.
Details of employee remuneration as required under provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Annual Report. However, in terms of Section 136(1) of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the Report and Financial Statements are being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaid information. Any shareholder interested in obtaining copy of the aforesaid information, may send an email to the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer atinvestor@burqerkinq.in.
AUDITORS Statutory Auditor
M/s. B S R & CO LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 101248W/W-100022) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the first term of 5 years by the Members at the AGM held on August 7, 2023 and they shall hold the office till the conclusion of the AGM to be held for the financial year ended March 31,2028.
The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements of the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report. Also, no fraud has been reported by the Auditor as per Section 143(12) of the Act.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. Mehta and Mehta, Company Secretaries (Mehta & Mehta') (ICSI Unique Identification No.: P1996MH007500) as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the first term of 5 years at the AGM held on August 21, 2025 and they shall hold office till the conclusion of the AGM to be held for the Financial ended March 31,2030.
In terms of the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 204 of the Act, the Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditors in Form MR-3 is annexed as "Annexure II" of the Director's Report. The Secretarial Audit report does not contain any qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.
Internal Auditor
The Company had appointed M/s PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 as per the requirements of the Act.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to information and explanation obtained by them, confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annual financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation related to material departures;
2. They have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2026 and of the loss of the Company for the same period;
3. They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. They have prepared the annual financial statements on a going concern basis; and
5. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively; and
6. They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE OF THE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the corporate governance requirements under the Act, and as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations. A separate report on corporate governance under the SEBI Listing Regulations, along with the certificate from the Practicing Company Secretary confirming the compliance, is annexed and forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of Board of Directors and General Meetings.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis is annexed and forms part of this Annual Report.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The dividend distribution policy of the Company is available on the Company's website athttps://www.burgerking.in/ investor-relations/disclosures-under-regulation-46-sebi- lodr/corporate-governance.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, BRSR forms part of this Annual Report, which describes the initiatives taken by the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective.
COMPLIANCE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
Your Company has complied with the applicable provisions of Maternity Act, 1961 as amended from time to time.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
During the financial year under review:
1. The Whole-time Director did not receive any remuneration or commission from the holding company and any of the subsidiaries of the Company.
2. No disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions /events on these items:
a) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
b) Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend or shares to Investor Education and Protection Fund;
c) Issue of sweat equity shares; and
d) Buyback of shares.
3. There was no revision of financial statements and Directors' Report of the Company.
4. No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable.
5. The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one¬ time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all of the
Company's employees for their enormous personal efforts
as well as their collective contribution to the Company's
performance. The Directors would also like to place on record their sincere thanks to the shareholders, customers, dealers, suppliers, bankers, government, business associates and other stakeholders for the continuous co-operation & support given by them to the Company and their confidence in its management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors For Restaurant Brands Asia Limited
Tara Subramaniam Rajeev Varman
Chairperson & Whole-time Director &
Independent Director Group CEO
DIN: 07654007 DIN:03576356
Place: Mumbai Date: May 14, 2026
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