Jubilant FoodWorks targets 100 Popeyes stores in India by end of FY26 or Q1 FY27
CEO Sameer Khetarpal says the fried-chicken chain will scale to 100 outlets, expanding alongside the company's flagship Domino's Pizza business.
What happened
Jubilant FoodWorks plans to scale its Popeyes fried-chicken chain to 100 stores in India by end of FY26 or Q1 FY27, expanding alongside its flagship Domino's
Key facts
- 100 stores
Why this matters
The 100-store target by FY26/Q1 FY27 strengthens Jubilant's QSR portfolio diversification and could open partnership or real-estate consolidation opportunities in India's fried-chicken segment.
What to watch
- Quarterly Popeyes store-count and SSSG figures in Jubilant earnings
- Popeyes segment margin/contribution turning positive or break-even commentary
- Competitive response from KFC/Devyani and McDonald's chicken expansion
- Real-estate and rental cost trends in metro high-street/mall locations
- Any CEO revision of the 100-store guidance
- Cluster densification in NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad to share commissary/delivery logistics with Domino's
- Menu localization (spicier offerings, value combos) to lift dine-in and delivery mix
- Aggregator partnerships (Swiggy/Zomato) and app-led loyalty to drive throughput
- Capex disclosure in upcoming earnings calls to validate store-opening cadence