Guzman y Gomez quits US to refocus on booming Australian operations

An announcement from Guzman y Gomez Ltd. ( (AU:GYG) ) is now available.

Guzman y Gomez has announced an immediate exit from the US, shuttering its Chicago restaurants after determining the business was failing to meet financial performance hurdles despite progress in brand building and guest experience. The move will result in a one-off P&L impact of US$30 million to US$40 million in FY26, with up to US$15 million in cash exit costs, although the company said this will not affect its final dividend.

The board reaffirmed Australia as its core growth engine, highlighting strong unit economics and confirming plans to open 32 new domestic restaurants this financial year, with Australia Segment underlying EBITDA now forecast at about $85 million in FY26, up 29% on the prior year. Management stressed that the US withdrawal does not diminish its belief in the brand’s global appeal, pointing to robust growth and expansion plans in master franchise markets Singapore and Japan, and framing the decision as a disciplined reallocation of capital to higher-return opportunities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GYG) stock is a Buy with a A$22.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Guzman y Gomez Ltd. stock, see the AU:GYG Stock Forecast page.

More about Guzman y Gomez Ltd.

Guzman y Gomez Ltd. is a fast-casual restaurant operator specialising in Mexican-inspired cuisine, with a core focus on the Australian market. The company runs a network of company-owned and franchised outlets and is pursuing aggressive domestic expansion, while also leveraging master franchise partners in selected international markets such as Singapore and Japan.

Average Trading Volume: 347,191

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$1.62B

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