Restaurant India News: Cafe Coffee Day Returns to Profitability in FY26 with Rs 14 Crore PAT

Coffee Day Global Ltd, the operator of Cafe Coffee Day, reported a return to profitability in FY26, supported by revenue growth and improved operating performance. The company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 14 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to a loss after tax of Rs 175.92 crore in FY25.

According to a regulatory filing by parent company Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL), revenue from operations increased 5.7 percent year-on-year to Rs 1,094 crore, up from Rs 1,034.63 crore in the previous fiscal.

The company's operating profit (EBITDA) rose 27 percent to Rs 198 crore during FY26, reflecting stronger operational efficiency despite ongoing changes to its store network.

For the hospitality sector, the results indicate a recovery in business performance even as the company streamlined its cafe portfolio. The number of Cafe Coffee Day outlets stood at 424 at the end of FY26, down from 435 a year earlier. Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) remained under pressure at negative 1.72 percent.

Average Sales Per Day (ASPD) showed a marginal improvement, increasing to Rs 21,101 during FY26 from Rs 21,016 in the previous financial year.

Beyond its cafe operations, the company's vending machine business continued to expand. The total number of vending machines reached 55,802 by the end of the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to 54,100 in the corresponding period last year, highlighting the growing contribution of the institutional beverage segment to the overall business.

Parent company Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd also reported a turnaround in financial performance, posting a profit after tax of Rs 210.14 crore in FY26 against a loss of Rs 143.20 crore in the previous fiscal year. The company recorded operational revenue of Rs 1,154.40 crore during the period.

The FY26 performance marks a significant turnaround for the Cafe Coffee Day operator, with profitability improving despite a smaller store network, while continued growth in the vending machine business remains a key component of its operating strategy.