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Summary of "India Emerging Consumer" Document

Core Content

The document discusses the launch of a food delivery service by Rapido, an Indian ride-hailing platform, in partnership with the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). The initiative is expected to have a significant impact on Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) companies in India. It outlines the potential benefits and risks for various QSR firms, including Jubilant Foodworks, Devyani International, Sapphire Foods, and Westlife Foodworld, based on their current delivery models and financial performance.

Key Proposal by Rapido

• Rapido is launching a food delivery platform called Ownly.
• The platform aims to reduce delivery costs for both restaurants and customers.
• Flat delivery fees are proposed:
  • Rs 10 for orders < Rs 100
  • Rs 25 for orders between Rs 100–400
  • Rs 50 for orders > Rs 400
• No additional packaging or platform fees for customers.
• Restaurants must:
  • Keep pricing consistent across dine-in and delivery
  • Offer at least 4 meal options below Rs 150
  • Avoid packaging fees
• NRAI will share customer data with participating restaurants.

Impact on QSRs

Positive Implications

• Margin improvement for QSRs reliant on food delivery platforms:
  • Devyani, Sapphire, and Westlife pay 18–19% commission on online revenues, which is 6–8% of total sales.
  • A 10% reduction in commission costs could improve EBITDA margins by 3.5–5% (or 70–80 bps).
• Increased delivery viability for lower average order value (AOV) items.
• Potential for lower delivery costs may shift the competitive landscape and encourage more delivery-focused strategies.

Negative Implications

• Increased competition for delivery riders, especially during peak times, which could affect Jubilant Foodworks.
• Reduced commission advantage for larger chains like Jubilant, which may lead to more competition from smaller players.
• Risk of margin compression for some QSRs if delivery becomes more accessible and cost-effective.

Investment Implications

Valuation Methodologies

• Jubilant Foodworks: Averaged multiple-based SoTP (40x FY27 Pre-IND AS EBITDA) and DCF-based SoTP (16x DPEU EBITDA for standalone, 4x for international).
• Devyani International: Averaged multiple-based SoTP (33x KFC Pre-IND AS EBITDA, 12x Pizza Hut Rest. EBITDA, 22x Costa & Vaango, 18x international) and DCF-based SoTP.
• Sapphire Foods: Averaged multiple-based SoTP (26x KFC Pre-IND AS EBITDA, 10x Pizza Hut Rest. EBITDA, 8x Sri Lanka) and DCF-based SoTP.
• Westlife Foodworld: Averaged EV/EBITDA multiple (25x FY27 Pre-IND AS EBITDA) and DCF-based SoTP.

Key Financial Insights

• Delivery channel share has increased significantly for major QSR brands over the past three years.
• Price differences between dine-in and delivery are notable:
  • Burger and Chicken QSRs show a higher price gap, which may discourage delivery.
  • Domino's and Pizza Hut have the lowest price differences, aligning with customer preference for Pizza.

Risks

Jubilant Foodworks

• Increased competitive intensity in the Pizza segment, especially at the value end
• Slower growth in Popeyes
• Currency/macro headwinds in Turkey

Devyani International

• Delayed KFC SSSG and margin recovery
• Continued drag in Pizza Hut
• Further currency risks in Nigeria

Sapphire Foods

• Upside risks: Faster Pizza Hut recovery, inorganic growth, KFC performance improvement
• Downside risks: Continued drag in Pizza Hut, adverse impact on KFC, difficulty in exit for PE investors

Westlife Foodworld

• Upside risks: Inorganic growth, faster store additions, growth in Avg Unit Volume (revenue/store/year)
• Downside risks: Continued drag in Pizza Hut, KFC performance issues, exit challenges for PE investors

Ratings Definitions

• Outperform: Expected to outpace the market index by more than 15 pp
• Market-Perform: Expected to perform in line with the market index to within +/-15 pp
• Underperform: Expected to trail the market index by more than 15 pp

Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

• The report is produced by Bernstein Institutional Services LLC and Sanford C. Bernstein (India) Private Limited.
• Analysts are not compensated based on investment banking revenue.
• The report is for professional investors only and is subject to various legal and regulatory frameworks depending on the region.
• The "Bernstein" and "Autonomous" brands operate under different methodologies and benchmarks.

Conclusion

Rapido's entry into the food delivery market with a zero-commission model and lower delivery fees could positively impact QSR margins and increase delivery accessibility. However, it may also intensify competition, especially for larger chains like Jubilant, and threaten the current advantage of delivery aggregators. The success of this initiative will depend on its ability to scale and sustain the business model, which remains uncertain.