BBQ SSSG Turns Positive at +8.2% After 7 Consecutive Negative Quarters
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About Barbeque Nation
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd is India's largest casual dining restaurant chain, operating 200+ outlets across India and internationally. Known for its unique live grill-on-table concept, the company went public in 2021 and has been expanding aggressively post-pandemic.
About This Chart
The chart tracks Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) — a key metric measuring revenue growth from existing restaurants. After 7 consecutive negative quarters, Q3 FY26 marks a strong turnaround with +8.2% SSSG, signaling recovery in dine-in demand.
Key Insights
What the Data Shows
- SSSG was negative for 7 consecutive quarters (Q3 FY24 to Q2 FY26)
- Declines ranged from -2% to -7.4%, with only Q4 FY24 positive (+1.4%)
- Q3 FY26 turnaround: SSSG surges to +8.2%
- Revenue up 14.5% YoY to ₹3,766 Mn in Q3 FY26
- Restaurant network expanded to 249 (vs 226 in Q3 FY25)
- Dine-in/Delivery mix stable at 84%/16%
What the Turnaround Means
- Demand Recovery: Discretionary dining showing signs of revival
- Operating Leverage: Positive SSSG improves unit economics
- Healthy Margins: EBITDA margin at 18.1%, gross margin at 66.4%
- Expansion Validated: Network growth now supported by same-store momentum
- Dine-in Resilience: 84% dine-in mix shows in-restaurant demand intact
📱 Digital Adoption Driving Growth
Strengthened usage of advance booking module through app/web is a key driver of the SSSG turnaround.
📲 Cumulative App Downloads (Mn)
🍽️ Dine-in via Digital Channels (%)
After 7 consecutive quarters of negative SSSG, Q3 FY26 marks a significant turnaround with +8.2% same-store growth. Revenue reached ₹3,766 Mn (+14.5% YoY) with the restaurant network expanding to 249 outlets.
Operating EBITDA grew 11.1% YoY to ₹682 Mn with margins at 18.1%. Gross profit margin remains healthy at 66.4%. The dine-in segment continues to dominate at 84% of revenue, while delivery contributes 16%.
— Barbeque Nation Q3 FY26 Results, Jan 2026📬 Get Chart Updates
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