Key highlights

  • Guzman Y GOMEZ Ltd (ASX:GYG) shares were priced at $25.50 as at 22 October 2026, down 3.77% on the day and up approximately 2.04% over the past year.
  • GYG reported Q1 FY27 network sales of $387.5 million, up 18.8%, and comp sales growth of 7.1% in its 9 October 2026 release.
  • The network reached 286 restaurants, with three new restaurants opened in Australia during the quarter.

As at 22 October 2026, Guzman Y GOMEZ Ltd (ASX:GYG) shares were priced at $25.50, down 3.77% on the day, and the share performance data shows the stock up approximately 2.04% over the past year. Guzman y Gomez is an Australian quick-service Mexican restaurant chain operating in Australia, Singapore and Japan. GYG reported Q1 FY27 network sales of $387.5 million, up 18.8%, and comp sales growth of 7.1% in its 9 October 2026 release.

About Guzman Y GOMEZ Ltd: business overview

Guzman y Gomez Limited operates and franchises quick-service Mexican restaurants in Australia, Singapore and Japan. It has discontinued operations in the United States.

Q1 FY27 results

In an announcement dated 9 October 2026 covering 1 July to 30 September 2026, GYG reported network sales of $387.5 million, up 18.8% from $326.3 million. Australia contributed $363.0 million and Asia $24.5 million. Comp sales growth was 7.1%, compared with 4.0% a year earlier, driven by transaction growth and spread across formats, channels and dayparts.

Network and initiatives

GYG had 286 restaurants at period end, including 94 corporate and 164 franchise restaurants in Australia (258 in total), 23 in Singapore and five in Japan. Three new restaurants opened in Australia. During the quarter it launched a Crispy Chicken Tenders range and Honey Habanero Ranch sauce, completed rollout of its proprietary order management system in Australia, expanded its GOMEX loyalty program and extended 24/7 trading to 40 restaurants. The company reaffirmed its FY27 guidance.

Related sector context

Quick-service restaurant businesses are influenced by consumer spending, labour and ingredient costs, delivery costs, competition and pricing. Companies report sales growth, same-store or comparable sales, restaurant numbers and franchise profitability, and rollouts of new stores affect both revenue and costs.

Risks to weigh in

Growth depends on continued comp sales and store openings, which add costs. Labour and ingredient costs, competition and consumer spending can affect outcomes. This is a quarterly sales update and does not report profit.

Catalysts on watch

Items to watch include the next quarterly update, new restaurant openings and FY27 guidance delivery.

Summing up

GYG’s 9 October 2026 update recorded network sales growth of 18.8% and comp sales growth of 7.1%. The next quarter will show whether that continues.