Speciality Restaurants Reports 38.87% Jump in PAT for Q1FY27; Details of Strategic Expansion and Leadership Change

Speciality Restaurants Reports 38.87% Jump in PAT for Q1FY27; Details of Strategic Expansion and Leadership Change​

Speciality Restaurants Limited has announced strong results for the first quarter of the financial year 2027 (Q1FY27), reporting a significant increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT). The company also saw a leadership transition, with Avik Chatterjee taking charge as Chief Executive Officer.

The restaurant chain, which operates multiple recognized brands including Mainland China and Oh! Calcutta, reported robust performance across both standalone and consolidated segments.

Financial Highlights of Q1FY27​

Consolidated results show the company achieved total income of ₹ 131.30 crore for the quarter, marking a 14.66% rise compared to ₹ 114.51 crore in Q1FY26. EBITDA grew by 21.28% reaching ₹ 28.61 crore, while profit after tax surged by 38.87%, rising from ₹ 5.12 crore in the previous year.

The financial performance across different segments is summarized below:

Operational Strength and Strategic Focus​

Mr. Anjanmoy Chatterjee, Chairman & Managing Director of Speciality Restaurants Limited, stated that the company reported a strong start to FY27. He noted that Revenue from Operations grew by 16.8% year-on-year, with PAT growing by 38.9% to ₹ 7.11 crore.

Mr. Chatterjee highlighted that profit growth significantly outpaced revenue growth, reflecting improvements in operating efficiency and profitability. The company also reported an important operational metric: a 11.35% same store sales growth across its restaurants and confectioneries. He added that the strong SSSG indicates healthy consumer demand for established outlets, independent of new store contributions.

"We believe the combination of strong same-store growth, healthy revenue momentum and significant improvement in profitability positions Speciality Restaurants well for the next phase of growth and value creation," he stated.

CEO Takes Charge, Plans Expansion​

Avik Chatterjee has taken charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Q1FY27. Mr. Avik Chatterjee commented on the company's journey, noting that Speciality Restaurants is at an important stage of growth with clear opportunities to build on current momentum.

Mr. Chatterjee outlined his priorities: strengthening existing brands, expanding into appropriate markets, and creating new concepts tailored to evolving customer preferences. He focused specifically on the growth of Walters, which was introduced as a QSR format. Walters revenue has seen a 345% increase this quarter, reaching ₹ 1.56 crore from ₹ 35 lakh a year ago. The brand's contribution rose from 0.3% to 1.3% of consolidated revenue.

Over the next three quarters, the company plans to deepen its presence in Mumbai by launching a minimum of 12 to 15 new Walters stores and establishing a cloud kitchen to widen delivery reach.

Company Profile​

Speciality Restaurants Limited has been operating restaurants and confectioneries across India, UAE, Oman, and United Kingdom for more than 30 years. The company's core brands include Mainland China, Asia Kitchen by Mainland China (offering Pan-Asian cuisine), Oh! Calcutta (specializing in 300-year-old Calcutta cuisine), Sigree-Global Grill, Haka, Sweet Bengal, and Walters.

As of June 30, 2026, the company operates 73 restaurants, 34 confectionary stores, and 11 cloud kitchens across 11 cities in India. The international footprint includes two outlets of 'Asia Kitchen by Mainland China' in UAE and one outlet in Muscat, Oman. Additionally, the company runs one restaurant under the brand name 'Chourangi' in London.

SPECIALITY Stock Price Movement​

Today, Speciality Restaurants Limited shares surged in post-market trading, closing at ₹158.60 after gaining 5.36%. The stock achieved a notable milestone by reaching its 52-week high and was traded with a volume of 653,579 shares today.