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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Americana Restaurants International, the franchise operator of several international restaurant brands in the Middle East and North Africa, reported a net profit of $219.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 38% year-on-year increase.
According to the results posted on the website of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the company’s revenue rose 14.2% year on year to $2.51 billion, supported by growth across key markets and improved like-for-like sales performance.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) reached $595.6 million, up 23.1% compared with the previous year, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 23.7%, an expansion of 1.7 percentage points year on year.
Net profit margin improved to 8.7% in 2025, reflecting stronger gross margins and overall cost discipline. Earnings per share increased 38.3% to $0.02609, compared with $0.01886 in 2024.
Americana generated free cash flow of $209.1 million during the year, more than double the $94.8 million recorded in 2024, while maintaining a zero-leverage balance sheet and a solid cash position.
During 2025, capital expenditure amounted to $125.2 million, representing 5.0% of total revenues. The spending included investment aligned with the company’s long-term growth strategy.
The group continued to expand its footprint, opening 216 gross new restaurants during the year. As a result, the total store count reached 2,749 restaurants across 12 markets by the end of 2025.
Looking ahead, Americana Restaurants said it expects to continue its momentum into 2026, supported by brand-led innovation, portfolio optimisation, disciplined expansion, and deeper penetration of digital and delivery channels.
Americana Restaurants holds franchise rights for several global brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme, TGI Friday’s, Costa Coffee and Baskin Robbins.
The company is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Saudi Exchange, with a market capitalisation of Dh13.73 billion.
