Your Directors present the Twelfth (12th) Annual Report on the Company's business and operations, together with the AuditedFinancial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025 and other accompanying reports, notes and certificates.
The financial highlights of the Company for the year ended March 31,2025 are as follows:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
19,677.59
17,600.72
25,507.20
24,370.58
Other Income
238.93
184.95
311.65
184.97
Total Income
19,916.52
17,785.67
25,818.85
24,555.55
Less: Cost of materials consumed
6,355.12
5,802.32
8,911.72
8,719.71
Less: Employee benefit expenses
2,988.99
2,650.46
4,311.48
4,096.56
Less: Finance cost
1,411.42
1,141.47
1,608.89
1,412.45
Less: Depreciation and amortisation expenses
2,546.28
2,110.28
3,714.81
3,561.32
Less: Other expenses
7,490.48
6,770.57
9,599.89
9,132.89
Loss before Tax Expense
(875.78)
(689.43)
(2,327.94)
(2,367.38)
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
-
Loss for the year (1)
Total other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax (2)
(19.81)
(8.14)
(22.44)
(53.81)
Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax (1 2)
(895.59)
(697.57)
(2,350.38)
(2,421.19)
Equity holders of the parent
N.A.
(2,184.16)
(2,236.30)
Non-controlling interests
(166.22)
(184.89)
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company reportedtotal income of '19,916.52 million on standalone basis and'25,818.85 million on a consolidated basis, increase of 11.98%on standalone basis and 5.14% on a consolidated basis fromthe financial year 2023-24 mainly on account of new restaurantadditions and SSSG increase by 1.10%. The total expenditurewas '20,792.30 million on standalone basis and '28,146.79million on a consolidated basis, increase of 12.54% onstandalone basis and 4.55% on a consolidated basis from thefinancial year 2023-24. The Company's gross margin improvedby 67 basis points on standalone basis during the financial year2024-25 at 67.70% as compared to 67.03% in the financial year2023-24. The Company's gross margin improved by 84 basispoints on consolidated basis during the financial year 2024-25at 65.06% as compared to 64.22% in financial year 2023-24.
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited (the Company'/ 'RBA')embarked on its journey in 2013 and is a prominent player inthe Quick Service Restaurant ('QSR') industry in India, havingincreased its restaurant count in a short span of time. As themaster franchisee of the Burger King® brand in India, it hasexclusive rights to develop, establish, operate and franchiseBurger King® branded restaurants in India. The masterfranchisee arrangement provides RBA with the ability touse Burger King's globally recognised brand name to growbusiness in India, while leveraging the technical, marketingand operational expertise associated with the global BurgerKing® brand. RBA through its subsidiaries in Indonesia runsthe master franchisee of the brand Burger King® and brand
Popeyes®. It has exclusive rights through its subsidiaries todevelop, establish, operate and franchise Burger King® andPopeyes® brand in Indonesia.
As of March 31,2025, the Company had a widespread networkof 513 Burger King® restaurants, including 5 sub-franchiseerestaurants in India.
A key focus of the business is promoting and maintainingoperational quality, a people-centric culture and an effectivetechnology system that enables us to optimise the performanceof the restaurants and enhance customer experience, thus,offering and contributing to the Company's growth.
The Company possesses following competitive strengths:
• Exclusive master franchise rights in India
• Strong customer proposition
• Brand positioning for millennials
• Vertically managed and scalable supply chain
• Operational quality, a people-centric operating culture,and effective technology systems
• Well defined restaurant roll-out and development process
• Experienced and professional management team
Please refer to the section on Company Overview and BusinessPerformance in the Management Discussion and Analysis fora detailed overview and state of company affairs.
Since the Company did not make any profit during the financialyear, the Directors of your Company do not recommend anydividend for the financial year under review.
In view of the losses incurred during the financial year, noamount is proposed to be transferred to the reserves duringthe financial year under review, except as required underany statue.
During the year under review, there was no change in theAuthorized Share Capital of the Company.
As on March 31,2025, the Authorized Share Capital of theCompany is '6,00,00,00,000/- (Rupees Six Hundred CroreOnly) divided into 60,00,00,000 (Sixty Crore) equity sharesof '10/- each.
During the financial year under review, Company issuedand allotted:
1) 23,65,531 equity shares of face value of '10/- each
pursuant to exercise of stock options granted bythe Company in terms of the BK Employee StockOptions Scheme, 2015; and
2) 8,33,33,333 equity shares of face value of '10/- each
at a premium of '50/- per equity share to QualifiedInstitutional Buyers ('QIBs') through QualifiedInstitutions Placement ('QIP') of equity shares onMarch 26, 2025.
As on March 31,2025, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-upShare Capital of the Company is '5,82,06,79,650/- (RupeesFive Hundred and Eighty-Two Crore Six Lakhs Seventy-Nine Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty Only) divided into58,20,67,965 (Fifty-Eight Crore Twenty Lakhs Sixty-SevenThousand Nine-Hundred and Sixty-Five) equity shares of'10/- each.
The Company raised '500 Crores through QualifiedInstitutions Placement ('QIP') on March 26, 2025. As onMarch 31,2025, the proceeds of QIP were unutilized.
Appointments
Pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination andRemuneration Committee, Mr. Andrew Day (DIN: 10712889)was appointed as an Additional Non-Executive & IndependentDirector on the Board of the Company with effect from July 29,2024 for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years. The appointmentof Mr. Day was approved by the Shareholders of the Companyat the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September19, 2024. Mr. Day shall not be liable to retire by rotation.
Re-appointment of Independent Directors for second term
a) Pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination andRemuneration Committee, Mrs. Tara Subramaniam(DIN: 07654007) was re-appointed as an IndependentDirector on the Board of the Company for a secondterm of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing fromOctober 14, 2024 to October 13, 2029, not liable to retireby rotation. Her re-appointment and her continuation asindependent director after she attains the age of 75 yearswas approved by the members of the Company by passingof special resolution at the 11th Annual General Meetingheld on September 19, 2024.
b) Pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination andRemuneration Committee, Mr. Sandeep Chaudhary(DIN: 06968827) was re-appointed as an IndependentDirector on the Board of the Company for a second term of5 (five) consecutive years commencing from October 14,2024 to October 13, 2029, not liable to retire by rotation.His re-appointment was approved by the members of theCompany by passing of a special resolution at the 11thAnnual General Meeting held on September 19, 2024.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Key Managerial Personnel ('KMP') of the Company as per Section 2(51) and 203 of the Act are as follows:
Re-appointment of Directors liable to retire by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
('the Act') and the Articles of Association of the Company:
a) Mr. Amit Manocha (DIN :01 8641 56), Non-ExecutiveDirector of the Company, was due to retire by rotation atthe 11th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, hadoffered himself for re-appointment. He was re-appointedat the Annual General Meeting held on September19, 2024.
b) Mr. Rafael Odorizzi De Oliveira (DIN: 09492506), Non¬Executive Director of the Company, is liable to retireby rotation at this Annual General Meeting and beingeligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. TheBoard of Directors recommends his re-appointment forconsideration by the members of the Company at theensuing Annual General Meeting.
Resolution seeking his re-appointment along with his Profileand other disclosures as required under Regulation 36(3)of SEBI Listing Regulations forms part of the Notice of 12thAnnual General Meeting.
Completion of Term of Independent Director
Mr. Shivakumar Dega (DIN: 00364444) completed his term of 5(five) consecutive years as an Independent Director on October
13, 2024. Accordingly, he ceased to be an Independent Directorand Chairman of the Company with effect from closing ofbusiness hours on October 13, 2024.
The Board appreciates the valuable contribution made byMr. Shivakumar Dega during his tenure on the Board ofthe Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting heldon October 11,2024, appointed Mrs. Tara Subramanium (DIN:07654007), Independent Director as the Chairperson of theBoard of Directors of the Company with effect from October
14, 2024.
Name of the KMP
Designation
Mr. Rajeev Varman
Whole-time Director and Group Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Sumit Zaveri*
Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer
Ms. Shweta Mayekar**
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
* Mr. Sumit Zaveri is acting as an interim Chief Financial Officer with effect from May 06, 2025 until Chief Financial Officer is appointed by theBoard.
**During the year under review, Ms. Shweta Mayekar was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company witheffect from July 29, 2024.
During the year under review, Mr. Sameer Patel ceased to be Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from close of business hourson February 7, 2025.
During the year under review, Ms. Madhulika Rawat ceased to be Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect fromclose of business hours of April 30, 2024.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETINGS AND ITS COMMITTEES
The Composition of the Board of Directors as on March 31,2025 is as follows:
Sr. No.
Name of the Director
DIN
1.
Mrs. Tara Subramaniam
Chairperson and Independent Director
07654007
2.
Whole-time Director and Group CEO
03576356
3.
Mr. Sandeep Chaudhary
Independent Director
06968827
4.
Mr. Yash Gupta
00299621
5.
Mr. Andrew Day
10712889
6.
Mr. Amit Manocha
Non- Executive Director
01864156
7.
Ms. Roshini Bakshi
01832163
8.
Mr. Ajay Kaul
00062135
9.
Mr. Rafael Odorizzi De Oliveira
09492506
During the financial year ended March 31,2025, the Board of Directors met 7 (Seven) times viz., on, May 16, 2024, July 29, 2024,October 11, 2024, October 28, 2024, December 20, 2024, January 29, 2025 and March 11, 2025. The maximum interval betweenany two meetings did not exceed 120 days.
Details of the meetings of the Board along with the attendance of the Directors therein have been disclosed as part of the Reporton Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
Audit Committee
The details pertaining to the composition, terms of referenceand other details of the Audit Committee of the Board ofDirectors of your Company and the meetings thereof heldduring the financial year are given in the Report on CorporateGovernance forming part of this Annual Report.
The recommendations of the Audit Committee in terms of itscharter were considered positively by the Board of Directorsof your Company from time to time during the financial year.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The details including the composition, terms of referenceof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and themeetings thereof held during the financial year and othermatters provided under Section 178(3) of the Act are givenin the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of thisAnnual Report.
Company’s policy on Directors’ appointment andremuneration including criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence of aDirector and other matters
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(e), subsection (3) and (4) of Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations,the Company has formulated Nomination and RemunerationPolicy to provide a framework for remuneration of membersof the Board of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and otheremployees of the Company.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Companycan be accessed on the website of the Company at www.burgerking.in/investorrelations/corporategovernance.
Other Committees
The details of other Committees of the Board are given underthe Report on Corporate Governance forming part of thisAnnual Report.
Declaration by Independent Directors
Pursuant to the provisions under Section 134(3)(d) of the Act,with respect to statement on declaration given by IndependentDirectors under Section 149(6) of the Act, the Board herebyconfirms that all the Independent Directors of the Companyhave given a declaration and have confirmed that they meet thecriteria of independence as provided in the said Section 149(6)of the Act, relevant rules therein and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Terms and conditions for Independent Directors are availableon the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.burgerking.in/investorrelations/corporategovernance.
Annual Performance Evaluation of the Board
The Company has devised a policy for performance evaluationof its individual directors, the Board and the Committeesconstituted by it, which includes criteria for performance
evaluation. In line with the requirements of the Act and SEBIListing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annualevaluation of its own performance, working of the Committeesand the individual directors.
The Board performance was evaluated based on inputsreceived from all the Directors after considering criteria suchas Board's effectiveness in decision making, in providingnecessary advice and suggestions to the Company'smanagement, etc.
A separate meeting of the Independent Directors was also heldduring the financial year on January 29, 2025, for evaluation ofthe performance of the Non-Independent Directors, the Boardas a whole and that of the Chairperson.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has alsoreviewed the performance of the individual directors basedon their knowledge, level of preparation and effectiveparticipation in meetings, contribution towards positive growthof the Company, etc.
Familiarization programme for Independent Directors
Towards familiarization of the Independent Directors with theCompany, periodic presentations are made to IndependentDirectors at various occasions including at the Board andCommittee meetings on business and performance updates ofthe Company, global business environment, business strategyand risk involved including their roles, rights, responsibilitiesin the Company, nature of the industry in which the Companyoperates, business model of the Company, changes inapplicable corporate laws and related matters.
The details of such programmes for familiarisation of theIndependent Directors with the Company are available on thewebsite of the Company at the web link www.burgerking.in/investorrelations/corporategovernance.
STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
Requirements for maintenance of cost records
The Company is not required to maintain the cost records asspecified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) ofthe Act and rules made thereunder.
Vigil Mechanism & Whistle-blower Policy
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standardsof ethical, moral and legal conduct of its business operations.The Vigil Mechanism & Whistle-blower Policy provides achannel to the employees, directors and other stakeholdersto report about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraudor violation of the Codes of Conduct, regulatory requirements,incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements andsuch other matters.
The Whistle-blower Policy of the Company can be accessedon the website of the Company at www.burgerking.in/investorrelations/corporategovernance.
As required under Section 92(3) of the Act, Annual Return ishosted on the website of the Company at www.burqerkinq.inAinvestorrelations/financials.
All related party transactions entered into during the financialyear under review were approved by the Audit Committee, asrequired, from time to time and the same are disclosed in thenotes forming part of the financial statements provided in thisAnnual Report.
Further, in terms of the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Actread with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)Rules, 2014, all contracts/ arrangements/ transactionsentered into by the Company with its related parties, duringthe financial year under review, were:
• in "ordinary course of business" of the Company;
• on an "arm's length basis"; and
• not "material".
All transactions with related parties are in accordance withthe policy on related party transactions formulated by theCompany. Accordingly, Form No. AOC-2, prescribed underthe provisions of Section 134(3)(h) of the Act and Rule 8 of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, for disclosure of detailsof related party transactions, which are not at "arm's lengthbasis" and also which are "material and at arm's length basis",is not provided as annexure to this Report.
Details of loans given, investments made or guarantees givenor security provided, if any, as per the provisions of Section186 of the Act and Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations are given in the notes formingpart of the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the publicwithin the meaning of Section 73 of the Act read with theCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
As the Company has not accepted any deposits during thefinancial year under review, there has been no non-compliancewith the requirements of Chapter V of the Act.
The Company has a mechanism to identify and evaluatebusiness risks and opportunities. This mechanism seeks tocreate transparency, minimize adverse impact on the businessobjectives and enhance the Company's competitive advantageand helps in identifying risk trends, exposure and potentialimpact analysis at a Company level as well as for differentbusiness segments. The Company has a Risk ManagementPolicy in place to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor,and report the key risk categories (including Strategic,Financial, Operational, Regulatory, Reputational, Third-party,Sustainability, Technological Risks) on a periodic basis.
The Board has constituted a Risk Management Committee ofthe Board, to assist the Board with regard to the identification,evaluation and mitigation of operational, strategic and externalrisks. More details on risks and threats have been disclosed inthe section "Management Discussion and Analysis" forming anintegral part of this Annual Report.
Considering the size and nature of the business, presentlyadequate internal controls systems with reference to financialstatements are in place. However, as and when the Companyachieves further growth and higher level of operations, theCompany will review the internal control system to match thesize and scale of operations, if required.
The Company has proper and adequate system of internalcontrols to ensure that all assets are safeguarded andprotected against unauthorized use or disposition and that thetransactions are authorised and recorded correctly.
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated underSection 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided herein below:
(A) Conservation of Energy
(i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy Reduced use of electricity and gas is structurally
built in the Company's restaurant constructiondesign and the Company sources the equipmentslike holding units, friers, etc. that ensures reducedconsumption of energy and gas. Also electricalsystem installation ensures minimum fluctuationresulting in withdrawal of right amount of power.
(ii) The steps taken by the company for utilising alternate sources -
of energy
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipments Nil
(B)
Technology absorption
(i) The efforts made towards technology absorption
(ii) The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction,product development or import substitution
(iii) In case of imported technology (imported during the last threeyears reckoned from the beginning of the financial year)-
(a) The details of Technology imported;
(b) The year of Import;
(c) Whether the technology been fully absorbed;
(d) If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has nottaken place, and the reasons thereof; and
(iv) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development.
Enhanced in-store digital experience by deployingmore than 2000 self-ordering kiosk across all ourrestaurant lobby and implemented table ordering(QR code) system and initiated Pilot projects onartificial intelligence (AI) in people management,Customer experience, Process automation.
The Company has improved efficiencies andoptimized cost.
Nil
(C)
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
(i)
Foreign Exchange Earnings by the Company
(ii)
Foreign Exchange Expenditure by the Company during the FY2024-25 (' in Million)
882.03
Disclosures as per the Sexual Harassment of Womenat Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policyin line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013. The objective of this policy is to lay clear guidelinesand provide right direction in case of any reported incidenceof sexual harassment across the Company's offices, and takeappropriate decision in resolving such issues. An InternalComplaints Committee ('ICC') has been set up to redress thecomplaints received regarding sexual harassment.
During the financial year under review, 15 complaints withrespect to sexual harassment were received and resolved bythe Committee.
There were no unresolved complaints at the end of thefinancial year under review.
Material Changes and commitments affecting thefinancial position of the Company
Except as disclosed in this report, no material changes andcommitments which could affect the Company's financialposition, have occurred between the end of the financial yearof the Company and date of this report.
Details in respect of frauds reported by Auditors undersub-section (12) of Section 143 other than those whichare reportable to the Central Government
During the financial year under review, no frauds werereported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act otherthan those which are reportable to the Central Government.
Significant and material orders passed by theregulators or courts or tribunals impacting the goingconcern status and company’s operations in future
During the financial year under review, no orders were passedby any regulators, courts or tribunals which could impact thegoing concern status and the company's operations in future.
Change in the nature of business
There was no change in the nature of business during thefinancial year under review.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companiesand Consolidated Financial Statements
A. PT Sari Burger Indonesia (‘BK Indonesia')
The Company holds 88.80% stake in BK Indonesia. It isthe material subsidiary of the Company. BK Indonesiais the master franchise of the Burger King® brand inIndonesia. It has exclusive rights to develop, establish,own, operate and franchise Burger King® brandedrestaurants in Indonesia. As on March 31, 2025, BKIndonesia has 143 restaurants.
BK Indonesia generated revenue of '5098.29 millionduring the financial year 2024-25, decrease of 14.89%from the financial year 2023-24. BK Indonesia incurred aloss of '1099.48 million during the financial year 2024-25.
B. PT Sari Chicken Indonesia
PT Sari Chicken Indonesia is a wholly owned subsidiaryof BK Indonesia, subsidiary of the Company. PT SariChicken Indonesia, has exclusive master franchise and
development rights in Indonesia to develop, establish,own, operate, and to grant franchises of Popeyes®restaurants in Indonesia. As on March 31, 2025, it has25 restaurants.
Popeyes® brand was founded in New Orleans in 1972.Popeyes® has more than 50 years of history and culinarytradition. Popeyes® distinguishes itself with a uniqueNew Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chickentenders and other regional items. The chain's passionfor its Louisiana heritage and flavourful authentic foodhas allowed Popeyes® to become one of the world'slargest chicken quick service restaurants with over 4,900restaurants in the U.S. and around the world.
PT Sari Chicken Indonesia generated revenue of '731.32million during the financial year 2024-25, decrease of6.19% from financial year 2023-24. It incurred a loss of'381.77 million during the financial year 2024-25.
The consolidated financial statement is also beingpresented in addition to the standalone financialstatements of the Company in this Annual Report.
The performance and financial position of thesubsidiaries is also given in Form AOC-1 enclosed to theFinancial Statements.
Further, there were no other companies which has/havebecome/ceased to become a Subsidiary/ Joint Ventures/Associate Companies during financial year 2024-25.
The Company has in place Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy ('CSR Policy') which was adopted by the Board ofDirectors on August 12, 2022.
The CSR Policy of the Company can be accessed on the websiteof the Company at www.burgerking.in/investorrelations/corporategovernance.
BK Employee Stock Option Scheme 2015
The Company had implemented the BK Employee Stock OptionScheme 2015 ('ESOS 2015' / 'Scheme'). The objective of theESOS 2015 is to attract and retain talent by way of rewardingtheir association and performance and to motivate them tocontribute to the overall corporate growth and profitability.
The ESOS 2015 was originally approved by the Board ofDirectors on September 21,2015 and the shareholders (beinga private company at that time) vide an ordinary resolutionpassed on September 21, 2015. Options were granted fromtime to time thereafter. Subsequently, the ESOS 2015 wasamended basis applicable laws vide shareholders' resolutionsdated April 25, 2018, June 28, 2019, October 23, 2019 andNovember 13, 2020.
The ESOS 2015 being a pre IPO Scheme was also ratified bythe shareholders of the Company subsequent to the IPO of theCompany by passing a special resolution on January 28, 2021.
The ESOS 2015 was further amended pursuant to the approvalof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee vide itsresolution dated March 25, 2022 and Board of Directorsresolution dated March 29, 2022 to align the ESOS 2015 withprovisions made under the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 ('SEBI (SBEB and SE) Regulations'). TheESOS 2015 envisages grant not exceeding a total number of15,226,900 options to the eligible employees. The ESOS 2015contemplates a statutory minimum vesting period of oneyear to maximum of five years. After vesting of options, theemployees earn a right (but not an obligation) to exercise thevested options on or after the vesting date within the maximumexercise period of three years with a flexibility for shorterexercise periods in case of termination of employees or forreasons including resignation, retirement or death.
Upon exercise of one vested option, the employees can obtainone equity share of the Company subject to the payment ofexercise price and satisfaction of any tax obligation arisingthereon. Equity shares allotted by the Company under theESOS 2015 shall rank pari passu in all respects with theexisting fully paid equity shares.
RBAL Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024
On recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the Company adopted the RBAL EmployeeStock Option Scheme 2024 (RBAL ESOS 2024') pursuant toresolution passed by the Board of Directors on December 20,2024 and approval of the Shareholders on January 25, 2025through postal ballot. The objectives of the RBAL ESOS 2024,inter alia, is to attract and retain talent by way of rewarding theirperformance, create a sense of ownership and participationamong them and motivate them to contribute to the overallcorporate growth and profitability.
The RBAL ESOS 2024 is proposed to be implemented byissuance of shares to employees directly by the Company orthrough an employee welfare trust or a combination thereof.The ESOS 2024 envisages grant not exceeding a total numberof 10,483,834 options to the eligible employees with a statutoryminimum vesting period of one year to maximum of five years.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee administersthe ESOS 2015 and RBAL ESOS 2024 and acts as theCompensation Committee as envisaged under the SEBI (SBEBand SE) Regulations.
The disclosure as required under the applicable provisions ofthe Act and the SEBI (SBEB and SE) Regulations is uploadedon the website at www.burgerking.in/\ investorrelations/financials.
A certificate from the Secretariat Auditors of the Company,confirming that the aforesaid schemes(s) have beenimplemented in accordance with the SEBI (SBEB and SE)Regulations will be open for inspection at the ensuing 12thAnnual General Meeting.
As of March 31, 2025, the number of employees increased to10,115 as compared to 9,086 as of March 31, 2024 due to thebusiness expansions carried out by the Company and increasein number of restaurants, in India.
As the organization stepped into its 10th year of operations,we embraced a phase of growth, reflection and renewedcommitment to building a culture where people mature alongwith the business. Our focus was not just on what we achieved,but how we built the foundation for the next decade — throughlearning, building leadership, engagement and appreciation.
The year was shaped by the belief — that continuous learningis the heart of sustainable growth. Our efforts were aimedat not only enhancing skills but also nurturing leadershipmindsets at every level of the organization.
This year, we went a step further - recognizing the need to buildfuture talent, we launched the Leading with Impact programunder our Leadership Essentials framework. Supported bybehavioural assessments and feedback tools this programwas designed for future corporate function leaders of theorganisation. Simultaneously, we introduced Impact 2.0,an evolved leadership development journey tailored for ourOperations managers. This program empowered them to leadwith heightened self-awareness, resilience, and a deeperunderstanding of business dynamics.
For the frontline team, our Rewarding Ace Performance(RAP) program continued to cultivate internal talent, creatingsuccess stories in the form of Restaurant General Managersand Area Leads. Additionally, the Wings and Eklavya programstargeted first-time managers and existing managers,respectively, enhancing their leadership capabilities.
Each of these initiatives was thoughtfully designed as a blendof feedback, self-discovery, collective learning and immersiveexperiences - ensuring that leadership development wasintegrated across all levels of the organization. Post programconnect was also provided, helping participants put theirlearning into action and drive long-term impact.
Recognizing that learning does not stop at the workplace, wetook steps to support employees in completing their formaleducation. For many of our frontline team members whohad to pause or discontinue their education, we introducedpathways to pursue graduation alongside their roles. We alsopartnered with esteemed institutions to offer higher education
opportunities for mid-level managers — empowering them tocontinue growing both professionally and personally.
The focus this year remained on building meaningful, two-wayconnections with our teams on the ground, keeping in mindthat deeper engagement translates to higher people retention.We continued high-impact formats like Chai Pe Charcha andCoffee with Managers, giving employees across levels a voiceand a platform to connect authentically. Recognizing theimportance of that crucial early impression, My First Bite wascontinued to strengthen connect with new joiners — especiallyin their first 60 days — where attrition tends to spike.
The BK Buddy Employee Feedback survey matured intoa flagship exercise this year, allowing us to once againlisten closely and act intentionally on what matters mostto our people. Posters, awareness drives, and real-timecommunication ensured that policies and expectations werenever out of reach, and always understood.
We seeded new opportunities that brought people togetherto unwind, connect, and strengthen the overall energy andengagement. We also encouraged managers to take regularbreaks and leave on time, promoting a culture of well-beingthat they can pass on to their teams
The I Shine recognition program was further strengthenedto spotlight employees who live our values, while the CEO'sRecognition badge honoured outstanding contributions tothe business. Frequent appreciation initiatives helped boostmorale, foster loyalty, and energize teams across levels.
In parallel, we moved key people processes like PerformanceManagement for our restaurant teams online — a crucial steptowards transparency, accountability, and ease of access infrontline-heavy environments.
Through Taare Humare, we continued our commitment tobuilding an inclusive workplace. We strengthened efforts tooffer meaningful career opportunities to differently abledindividuals, enriching our workplace with diverse perspectivesand talents.
In FY 2025, the People function went beyond managing talent,rather it was focused on capability, connection and culture;laying the groundwork for a more resilient team — ready forthe next decade of growth.
Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors andemployees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act andRule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided separatelyas Annexure I" to this Report.
Details of employee remuneration as required underprovisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(2) & 5(3)of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Annual Report.However, in terms of Section 136(1) of the Act and the rulesmade thereunder, the Report and Financial Statementsare being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaidinformation. Any shareholder interested in obtaining copy ofthe aforesaid information, may send an email to the CompanySecretary and Compliance Officer at investor@burgerking.in.
M/s. B S R & CO LLP, Chartered Accountants, (FirmRegistration No. 101248W/W-100022) were appointedas the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the firstterm of 5 years by the Members at the AGM held onAugust 7, 2023 and they shall hold the office till the conclusionof the AGM to be held for the financial year ended March31,2028.
The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statementsof the Company is part of the Annual Report. There has beenno qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimergiven by the Auditors in their Report. Also, no fraud has beenreported by the Auditor as per Section 143(12) of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read withthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointedM/s. Mehta and Mehta, Company Secretaries (Mehta & Mehta')(ICSI Unique Identification No.: P1996MH007500) as theSecretarial Auditors for conducting the secretarial audit forthe financial year 2024-25.
In terms of the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 204 ofthe Act, the Secretarial Audit Report given by the SecretarialAuditors in Form MR-3 is annexed as "Annexure II" of theDirector's Report. The Secretarial Audit report does notcontain any qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.
Further, as per Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations,the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 19, 2025,has recommended the appointment of M/s. Mehta & Mehta asSecretarial Auditors of the Company for first term of 5 (five)consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029¬30. The appointment shall be subject to approval of membersat the ensuing 12th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Company had appointed M/s PKF Sridhar & SanthanamLLP as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the financialyear 2024-25 as per the requirements of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, yourDirectors, to the best of their knowledge and belief andaccording to information and explanation obtained by them,confirm that:
1. In the preparation of the annual financial statements forthe financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed along withproper explanation related to material departures;
2. They have selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently and made judgments and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Company for thefinancial year ended March 31,2025 and of the loss of theCompany for the same period;
3. They have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. They have prepared the annual financial statements on agoing concern basis;
5. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and suchsystems were adequate and operating effectively; and
6. They have laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operating effectively.
The Company has complied with the corporate governancerequirements under the Act, and as stipulated under theSEBI Listing Regulations. A separate report on corporategovernance under the SEBI Listing Regulations, along withthe certificate from the Practicing Company Secretaryconfirming the compliance, is annexed and forms part of thisAnnual Report.
The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India onMeetings of Board of Directors and General Meetings.
Management Discussion and Analysis is annexed and formspart of this Annual Report.
The dividend distribution policy of the Company isavailable on the Company's website at www.burgerking.in/investorrelations/corporategovernance.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations,BRSR forms part of this Annual Report, which describes theinitiatives taken by the Company from an environmental, socialand governance perspective.
During the financial year under review:
1. The Whole-time Director did not receive any remunerationor commission from the holding company and any of thesubsidiaries of the Company.
2. No disclosure or reporting is required in respect of thefollowing items as there were no transactions /events onthese items:
a) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as todividend, voting or otherwise;
b) Issue of sweat equity shares; and
c) Buyback of shares.
3. There was no revision of financial statements andDirectors' Report of the Company.
4. No application has been made under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code. The requirement to disclose the detailsof application made or any proceeding pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) along
with their status as at the end of the financial year isnot applicable.
5. The requirement to disclose the details of differencebetween amount of the valuation done at the time of one¬time settlement and the valuation done while taking loanfrom the Banks or Financial Institutions along with thereasons thereof, is not applicable.
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all of theCompany's employees for their enormous personal effortsas well as their collective contribution to the Company'sperformance. The Directors would also like to place onrecord their sincere thanks to the shareholders, customers,dealers, suppliers, bankers, government, business associatesand other stakeholders for the continuous co-operation &support given by them to the Company and their confidencein its management.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsFor Restaurant Brands Asia Limited
Tara Subramaniam Rajeev Varman
Chairperson & Whole-time Director &
Independent Director Group CEO
DIN:07654007 DIN:03576356
Place: MumbaiDate: May 19, 2025