{
  "id": 2365640,
  "title": "Empire Premium Food's Q1 profit hits RM10.85mil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/empire-premium-foods-q1-profit-hits-rm10-85mil",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-21T11:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/08/1516057/empire-premium-foods-q1-profit-hits-rm1085mil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Empire Premium Food Bhd reported a net profit of RM10.85 million for its first quarter ended June 30, 2026, thanks to higher sales from existing outlets. The company's revenue for the period amounted to RM84.68 million. The boost in earnings was attributed to the resumption of consumer spending after Ramadan, increased foot traffic during the mid-year school holidays, and the success of eight newly opened outlets. Among these, two conveyor belt sushi restaurants opened in Aman Central, Alor Setar, and Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur, contributed RM11.5 million or 13.6 percent of the total revenue. The remaining RM73.2 million, or 86.4 percent, came from their grab-and-go segment. As of June 30, Empire Premium operated a total of 151 outlets across the nation. The company's CEO, Nicole Lim, expressed confidence in achieving their target of 158 outlets by the end of 2027, noting that the strengthened financial position following their listing on the Main Market has enabled them to accelerate their expansion plans while improving operational efficiency and menu innovation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Empire Premium Food Bhd posted a net profit of RM10.85 million in its first quarter ended June 30, 2026 driven by stronger sales from existing outlets.",
  "key_points": [
    "Empire Premium Food reported RM10.85 million profit in Q1 2026.",
    "Revenue increased to RM84.68 million, driven by higher sales and new outlets.",
    "Two conveyor belt sushi restaurants contributed RM11.5 million to revenue."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}