Burger Fuel Group's half-year profit surges 93.6% amid strategic shifts

Burger Fuel Group Limited announced a net profit after tax of $849,595 for the half-year ending September 30, 2025, a 93.6% increase from $438,733 in the prior corresponding period. Total income for the period was $12,690,728, with operating revenue (excluding IFRS 16 interest income) decreasing by 0.75% to $12.3m. The group maintains a strong financial position with no debt and cash reserves of $5.6m as of September 30, 2025.

Total system sales across all regions, brands, and virtual kitchens decreased slightly by 0.3% to $54.6m. New Zealand BurgerFuel sales rose by 0.6% due to new franchised store openings in Whanganui and Royal Oak, offsetting the closure of The Base store in Hamilton. The group is also expanding its Shake Out virtual delivery-only kitchens, now totaling 21, which contribute to overall store sales and brand awareness.

Strategically, Burger Fuel Group sold its company-owned Ponsonby store to transition it to a franchise model, aiming to free up head office resources and potentially improve store performance. IT investments continue with the integration of online ordering platforms for Shake Out and BurgerFuel, and future plans include exploring technology licensing to independent vendors.