Spur lifts profit 13%

INTERIM: SALES CLIMBED 8% DESPITE SA'S FOOT-AND-MOUTH CRISIS >>> Panarottis stands out, posting a 17.4% sales surge.

- Terri-Ann Brouwers

ICONIC. The Spur brand remains the group's primary engine, accounting for 64% of South African restaurant sales and achieving a 7.2% sales increase. Picture: Supplied

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Spur Corporation has delivered a robust set of interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2025, overcoming a “fractured” global outlook and persistent domestic economic pressure.

The casual dining giant reported a 13% increase in profit before income tax to R244.7 million, driven by strong performance across its 10 restaurant brands.

Total franchised restaurant sales climbed 8% to R6.4 billion, a notable feat given the challenging backdrop of the 2025 foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. The FMD crisis significantly disrupted the beef livestock industry, causing supply shortages and driving meat prices up by 12%. Despite these costs, the group's average spend per head grew above menu-price inflation, while annual customer counts increased slightly.