Despite inflationary pressures, the group saw a 32 percent leap in systemwide sales to P18.64 billion.
Revenues climbed by 39 percent to Ph14.13 billion, although gross margins felt the squeeze from rising costs.
Strategic reinvestments for growth tempered the margin impact, enabling a robust 23 percent rise in net income year-on-year.
Miguel R. Camus has been a reporter covering various domestic business topics since 2009.
