For the entire 2022, SFG reported RON1.3 billion sales, from RON1 billion in 2021, and RON38 million net profit, double the 2021 level.
Sales generated in Romania contributed to 86% of this result, amounting to RON 1.14 billion followed by Italy bringing in the contribution of 13% amid sales of RON 166.3 million while the Republic of Moldova generated 1% of total sales, in the amount of RON 17.4 million.
Sphera Franchise Group generated revenues in Q4 2022 of RON 369.2 million, continuing the positive trend of quarter-on-quarter increases registered throughout 2022, thus delivering another set of record-high results, and significantly contributing to closing 2022 with a positive net result.
All stores performance increased 36% YoY in Q4 2022, supported by opening of 8 new restaurants during 2022. The same store performance saw an increase of 32%.
In terms of the bottom line, Sphera registered a positive YoY evolution in Q4 2022, registering RON 23.4 million in net profit, versus a net loss of RON 0.7 million. The increase in the net profit was a result of growing customer presence in stores leading to the increase in transactions overall, combined with the price adjustments. Moreover, the rate of sales generated through own delivery channels in Q4 2022 continued to be high, as 84% of the revenues were generated by either instore sales or through the Group’s own delivery channels (vs. 74% in Q4 2021).
In December 31, 2022, the group had 4,935 employees. From the start of 2023, its shares have added 8.6%.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)