Drive thrus are increasingly popular in SA due to the convenience and perceived security they offer. This year, we opened seven new drive thrus and have a strong pipeline for 2026.

Formats with a smaller footprint, lower capital investment, and operating costs are an important growth lever. This includes the Mugg & Bean On The Go and Debonairs Pizza Express concepts. Milky Lane uses ice cream carts to capitalise on vending opportunities at sporting events and festivals.

We continue to develop the AME region with a focused approach, concentrating on selected markets. We revised the AME management structure to lower costs and provide focus on more challenging markets. In 2025, we opened nine new restaurants in the AME region including expansion into Egypt and Kuwait.

We promote frequency and loyalty among consumers with our brand apps and loyalty programmes. Wimpy and Mugg & Bean apps have an over 68% redemption of loyalty points.

Manufacturing technology is continually evolving, offering new possibilities for automation and increased efficiencies. We continue to invest in our Manufacturing capabilities and capacity to unlock cost savings, increased yields and reduced waste.

Our Retail division revenue declined by 7% to R344 million due to competition. We introduced four new products. Our well-known brands give us a competitive edge, allowing us to benefit from the growing trend of at-home consumption.