THE TASTE LIES IN THE EATING!
Dalal Street Investment Journal|April 08, 2024
Known for its Domino's Pizza chain of stores and its recent addition of the iconic Popeyes, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has been a consistent profitable player in the food market of India. Also, its expansion into foreign territories has been impressive. And yet, investors need to treat this stock with caution. Know the reasons why
THE TASTE LIES IN THE EATING!

Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, a key player in India's food service industry and part of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, operates various renowned food brands. Notably, it holds exclusive master franchise rights for Domino's Pizza in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, boasting a robust network of 1,928 Domino's Pizza stores across 407 Indian cities. Additionally, it operates Popeyes and Dunkin' Donuts outlets in multiple countries, with 32 Popeyes and 25 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in India alone. The company has also ventured into owned-restaurant brands like Hong's Kitchen, specialising in Chinese cuisine, with 22 outlets across four cities.

Through its subsidiary DP Eurasia, Jubilant FoodWorks has extended its Domino's Pizza franchise to Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia, with 694 stores, predominantly franchised. DP Eurasia also operates COFFY coffee shops in these regions. In Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Jubilant FoodWorks operates through wholly owned subsidiaries, with 50 and 26 stores, respectively. DP Eurasia, meanwhile, stands as the sixth-largest Domino's Pizza franchisee globally, with operations in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of a 94.28 per cent stake in DP Eurasia for ₹ 1,199 crore, primarily funded through debt and cash reserves. Additionally, Jubilant FoodWorks completed the acquisition of the remaining 49 per cent stake in Jubilant FoodWorks Bangladesh Limited. Financially, the company reported revenue of approximately ₹ 40 crore for the nine months ended FY24. Jubilant FoodWorks continues to expand its presence, innovate and deliver diverse and delicious offerings to its customers through its strong franchise partnerships and strategic acquisitions.

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