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(LON:MEX) Tortilla Mexican Grill FY23 Trading Update for H2

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Conor Mac
Dec 20, 2023
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Tortilla Mexican Grill
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20th December 2023 - FY23 Trading Update

When Tortilla released its interim report for H1 FY23 in October it was uninspiring. Revenue sat at £32.7 million (+22%) at the midpoint with +5% in LFL. Growth was good, but management commentary was weak; sounding more like an episode of the blame game. Inflation, rail strikes, and weather were noted as headwinds:

“The summer was unsurprisingly quiet, as seen in the wider market, with an increased demand for overseas holidays, ongoing industrial strike-action on the train network and uninspiring weather".

Other Points from the H1 Update

  • Rewards customers hit 300,000, sporting an average of +12% in spend vs non-rewards members.

  • Tortilla Sunsets campaign looks to increase evening trade with cheap cocktails in happy hour and an alternate menu.

  • Keith Down joined as a new non-exec board member.

  • Andy Naylor, CFO, was promoted to managing director.

  • Expecting 8-12 new stores next year, 2024.

The earnings call I…

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