Comptoir Group narrows FY losses as revenues hold steady

Comptoir Group has narrowed its loss after tax from £1.9m to £1.4m in the year ended 28 December 2025, as it reported a slight 0.2% rise in like-for-like revenues to £33m during the period. 

The AIM-listed company, which is known for Comptoir Libanais restaurants, also revealed that its adjusted EBITDA rose from £0.8m to £1.1m.   

It comes as management closed two sites – Kenaza and Comptoir Bluewater – during the year. The company now operates 20 managed sites and six franchise locations. 

At year-end, Comptoir Group’s adjusted net cash stood at £1.9m and it expects to repay all remaining external debt by September 2026. 

According to the group, it is also continuing its international expansion via franchise partners. A new site is scheduled to open in Venice this May following success in Milan. 

In addition, the board opted to focus on customer volume through value offerings rather than price increases to navigate ongoing cost of living pressures.

However, a support office restructuring took place in the second half of the year to ensure overheads remained appropriate for the business size.

Chaker Hanna, chief executive of Comptoir Group, said: “2025 saw the group focus on operational improvements and strengthening our customer proposition against a backdrop of increased costs and a challenging trading environment.

“The operational improvements made throughout the year, combined with a stronger menu, and improved value offering gives us confidence in the path ahead.”

Richard Kleiner, chair of Comptoir Group, added: “The wider economic background remains challenging. Ongoing cost of living pressures continue to put a strain on the consumer’s disposable income and there are further increases to the National Minimum Wage taking effect from April 2026.

“The group remains well positioned to navigate these challenges with a healthy cash position, robust balance sheet and all external debt expected to be repaid by September 2026.”