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MINT Profit Nears 10 Billion; Focus on Food Southeast Asia & India

MINT Profit Nears 10 Billion; Focus on Food Southeast Asia & India

MGR Online•Economy•3h ago

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Minor International (MINT) reported a strong 2025 financial performance, nearing a 10 billion THB profit, and outlined strategic expansion plans for Southeast Asia and India.

  • •MINT achieved a profit of 9,700 million THB in 2025, with notable growth in its hotel and food businesses.
  • •The company is focusing on an Asset-Light strategy for expansion in Southeast Asia and India.
  • •Minor Hotels saw strong RevPar growth in Europe, Thailand, and the Maldives, and is expanding its Branded Residences.
  • •Minor Food is seeing franchise growth in Indonesia and entering the Indian market with new brands.

Overview

  • •In 2025, MINT reported a full-year profit of 9,700 million THB, a testament to its strong financial standing.
  • •MINT's operating profit for Q4 2025 increased by 21% to 3,472 million THB, demonstrating robust quarterly performance.
  • •For the full year 2025, MINT's operating profit grew by 16%, highlighting sustained business growth.
  • •MINT's net debt to equity ratio improved to 0.86x as of end-2025, from 0.90x in the previous quarter, reflecting effective financial management.
  • •Minor Hotels' RevPar in Thailand increased by 15% year-on-year in Q4 2025, significantly outperforming industry competitors.
  • •Minor Food reported a 6% increase in operating profit for Q4 2025, driven by improved performance in Australia and China.
  • •MINT is expanding into India with new stores under the Sanook Kitchen and Scoop Wonder brands.
  • •MINT anticipates another record-breaking year for hotel management contracts and Branded Residences expansion in the coming period.

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Key Quotes

Dilip Rajakaria
"The 2025 performance reflects MINT's diverse global business platform and our ability to convert revenue momentum into higher quality profits. We enter 2026 with clear growth, stronger financials, and accelerating momentum from the Asset-Light expansion strategy."
ผลการดำเนินงานในปี 2025 สะท้อนถึงความแข็งแกร่งของแพลตฟอร์มธุรกิจระดับโลกที่มีความหลากหลายของ MINT และความสามารถของเราในการแปลงโมเมนตัมของรายได้ให้เป็นกำไรที่มีคุณภาพสูงขึ้น เราก้าวเข้าสู่ปี 2026 ด้วยความชัดเจนของการเติบโต ฐานะการเงินที่แข็งแกร่งขึ้น และแรงส่งที่เร่งตัวของกลยุทธ์การขยายธุรกิจแบบ Asset-Light
Dilip Rajakaria
"For Minor Hotels, we anticipate another record-breaking year of signing management contracts and Master Agreements for various hotel expansions, alongside continued growth of our Branded Residences business."
สำหรับไมเนอร์ โฮเทลส์ เราคาดว่าจะมีอีกหนึ่งปีที่สร้างสถิติใหม่ของการลงนามสัญญาบริหารโรงแรมและสัญญา Master Agreement สำหรับการขยายโรงแรมในหลายโครงการควบคู่กับการเติบโตอย่างต่อเนื่องของธุรกิจที่พักอาศัยภายใต้แบรนด์โรงแรม
Dilip Rajakaria
"For Minor Food, we see significant expansion opportunities emerging in Southeast Asia and India, driven by well-performing brands and high franchise demand."
ขณะที่ไมเนอร์ ฟู้ด เรายังเห็นโอกาสการขยายธุรกิจอย่างมีนัยสำคัญในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้และอินเดีย จากแบรนด์ที่ขยายตัวได้ดีและความต้องการแฟรนไชส์ที่สูง

Key Entities

Organization

Minor International(MINT)ℹ️
A global company focused on hotel and restaurant businesses, with a portfolio of 636 hotels and over 2,746 restaurants.
Minor Hotels(ไมเนอร์ โฮเทลส์)
A division of Minor International focused on hotel operations and expansion.
Minor Food(ไมเนอร์ ฟู้ด)
A segment of Minor International operating restaurants and food franchises.
Colbert Collection
A brand launched by Minor Hotels in the United Kingdom.
Sanook Kitchen
A restaurant brand introduced by Minor Food into the Indian market.
Scoop Wonder
A brand launched by Minor Food in India.
GAGA
A restaurant brand within Minor Food's portfolio, showing strong customer numbers and sales, with expansion in Indonesia.
Burger Kingℹ️
A fast-food franchise operated by Minor Food, contributing to customer numbers and sales.
Bonchonℹ️
A Korean fried chicken franchise operated by Minor Food, experiencing expansion and franchise interest, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia.
Dairy Queenℹ️
An ice cream and fast-food franchise operated by Minor Food, with new store openings in Thailand and Indonesia.
Poulet
A brand introduced by Minor Food into the Indonesian market to strengthen regional business platforms.
Sizzler Thailand
A restaurant brand under Minor Food that launched a premium all-day dining experience with a health buffet and extended salad bar.

Person

Dilip Rajakaria(นายดิลลิป ราชากาเรีย)
Group CEO of Minor International (MINT), who commented on the company's performance and future strategies.

Place

Europe(ยุโรป)ℹ️
A key market for Minor Hotels, showing revenue growth and driven by business travel and MICE.
Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
A significant market for Minor Hotels, demonstrating strong RevPar growth and for Minor Food's franchise expansion.
Maldives(มัลดีฟส์)ℹ️
A location contributing to Minor Hotels' revenue growth with strong performance in Q4 2025.
Indonesia(อินโดนีเซีย)ℹ️
A key growth hub for Minor Food, with expansion of brands like Bonchon, GAGA, Dairy Queen, and the introduction of Poulet.
India(อินเดีย)ℹ️
A target market for significant expansion for Minor Food, with the introduction of Sanook Kitchen and Scoop Wonder brands.