Indonesia Popeyes Strategic Uncertainty
With only 25 Popeyes restaurants in Indonesia and no clear marketing support or growth path, management acknowledged an urgent need to address this business. No specific turnaround plan disclosed on the call.
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New Promoter Alignment on Indonesia
When directly asked about Indonesia business strategy and whether it aligns with the incoming Inspir Global promoter's views, management gave vague responses about alignment without specifics. The new promoter's stance on Indonesia remains unclear pending their own due diligence.
Competitive Pricing Response from McDonald's
McDonald's has aggressively slashed value combo prices from ₹119 to ₹99, matching RBA's meal combo pricing. Management stated value is a long-term strategic pillar (third year of 99 rupee strategy) with no planned price cuts, but competitive pressure may intensify share competition.
Employee Cost Volatility from Store Openings
Employee expenses surged ~20-21% in Q3 due to hiring and training ~1,000 staff for 44 new restaurants before they opened. Management expects normalization in Q4 but did not provide specific target percentage for employee cost as percentage of revenue.