The group, which operates the Piccolino, Riva Blu, Restaurant Bar & Grill and Forbici brands, said it outperformed the market in terms of both sales and transactions, with performance consistently strong across its four brands.
New Year’s Eve delivered the strongest result in the company’s history it says, with sales up 10% year-on-year.
The company says it is positioning 2026 as a ‘defining year’, with a clear focus on brand growth, guest loyalty and innovation. New concepts are in development and further expansion is planned both in the UK and abroad.
“Our restaurants are built around special occasions, great food, exceptional hospitality and the people who bring those moments to life.
“In a challenging trading environment, our teams rose to the occasion this Christmas, delivering record results when it mattered most and I couldn’t be prouder,” says Andrew Garton, CEO of Individual Restaurants.
“As we move into 2026, our focus is firmly on growth in the UK and overseas. We have new concepts in development, fresh ideas ready to bring to market and a leadership team built to turn ambition into action.”
The company says it will continue to invest across its estate in 2026. It has three new sites confirmed to open before summer, with further locations planned later in the year.
A new and improved loyalty programme and app, centred on guest experience, will launch in spring.