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BBQ SSSG Turns Positive at +8.2% After 7 Consecutive Negative Quarters

Barbeque Nation's Q3 FY26 SSSG reaches +8.2%, marking a significant turnaround after seven quarters of decline. Revenue surged 14.5% year-over-year to ₹3,766 million with 249 restaurants, signaling strong demand recovery in casual dining.

+8.2%
Q3 FY26 SSSG
Strong turnaround after 7 consecutive negative quarters
₹3,766 Mn
Q3 FY26 Revenue
+14.5% YoY growth
249
Restaurant Network
Up from 226 in Q3 FY25
18.1%
EBITDA Margin
₹682 Mn (+11.1% YoY)
Exhibit
Barbeque Nation SSSG by quarter (9 quarters)
Same Store Sales Growth %, Q3 FY24 to Q3 FY26
The Big Picture

Barbeque Nation's Q3 FY26 Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of +8.2% marks a decisive turnaround after seven consecutive quarters of negative growth ranging from -2% to -7.4%. This recovery signals strong demand renewal in casual dining, driven by improved dine-in traffic and digital adoption.

Why It Matters

SSSG is a critical metric showing organic growth from existing restaurants. The turnaround reflects demand recovery post-inflation, successful digital channel adoption (53.3% of dine-in via digital in Q3), and the maturation of the restaurant network. Positive SSSG improves unit economics and validates aggressive expansion.

Demand Recovery

Turnaround Confirmed

After 7 quarters of decline, +8.2% SSSG shows casual dining demand returning. Revenue grew 14.5% YoY to ₹3,766 Mn, with EBITDA at ₹682 Mn (+11.1% YoY).

Digital Acceleration

Digital Channels Dominate

53.3% of Q3 FY26 dine-in came through app/web, up from 30.8% in Q3 FY25. This 22.5pp jump in digital transactions drives higher check values and customer retention.

Expansion Momentum

Network Grows Profitably

Restaurant count rose to 249 from 226 YoY, with 84% dine-in revenue mix remaining stable. Positive SSSG now supports new unit returns and validates expansion strategy.

The cumulative app downloads grew 22% over 5 quarters to 8.8 million users in Q3 FY26. Digital ordering now represents over half of dine-in transactions, demonstrating successful integration of tech into the casual dining experience and cementing a repeat customer base less responsive to inflation.

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Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Data sourced from Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd. publicly disclosed quarterly results and investor presentations. SSSG is calculated on a year-over-year basis. Actual figures may vary due to rounding.
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