Comptoir Group reports modest profit and sales growth in H1

Comptoir Group has seen gross profit rise by 3.1% to £13.1m in its half year results, up from £12.7m the prior year, as the group looked to streamline management focus and operational efficiency. 

Over the period, revenues rose by 0.6% to £16m, up from £15.9m the prior year, marking a 1.6% rise on a like-for-like basis. Meanwhile, adjusted EBITDA was £0.1m, up from a loss of £0.6m in H1 2024. 

The group said that while operational controls “continue to be strengthened”, economic conditions and cost pressures facing its brands are “challenging”, adding that “despite an improving trend, this is still short of what we expect to be delivering”.

Nonetheless, it noted that franchise operations “continue to be an exciting growth opportunity” for the group, and that the overall performance across its six franchise sites has been strong.

As part of streamlining efforts, over the period its Kenza site and Comptoir Bluewater were both exited in H1.

Richard Kleiner, chair of Comptoir Group, said the group was “fully aware that growth in covers through offering genuine value for money is the key to long term success and remains the critical focus in the second half of the year”. 

He said: “Prevailing market conditions continue to present significant challenges to the hospitality sector. Cost of living pressures and economic uncertainty continue to put pressure on consumer demand and disposable income, placing further strain on our focus for winning back covers. 

“Prudent capital management has positioned the Group well to face these challenges, and we continue to strive to offer a genuine value for money, exceptional experience for our guests despite what economic challenges are facing the industry in 2025 and beyond.” 

He added: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank our teams who continue to work tirelessly to deliver excellence across both product and service. It has been a robust H1 performance, but our focus must now turn to H2 and beyond as we strive for additional operational improvements and position the group for further growth beyond 2025. I would also like to thank our investors, customers, suppliers and landlords who continue to support the business.”