Sphera Franchise Group (KFC, Taco Bell): Vânzările în restaurante au scăzut în trimestrul 2 cu 1,6%/ "Comportament mai prudent al consumatorilor din România"

Sphera Franchise Group reported a decline in restaurant sales in Q2 2026, totaling 376.6 million lei, reflecting cautious consumer behavior, particularly in Romania. Despite this, the first half of 2026 saw a 1.2% increase in sales, driven by new restaurant openings, especially Taco Bell. Romania remains the largest market, contributing 85.5% of total sales, while Moldova experienced significant growth. KFC sales decreased by 2.2%, while Taco Bell grew by 10.4%. Operational profit rose by 20%, and net profit increased by 7.8% in the first half of 2026, despite rising financial costs.