Famous Brands, the restaurant franchising group behind Steers and Debonairs Pizza, expects interim HEPS to range between 205c and 252c, representing a change of -13% to +7%. Revenue remained resilient, but higher fuel prices and interest rates pressured profitability. A R40.9m goodwill impairment linked to its planned reduction in Botswana Retail Group ownership also weighed on earnings. The impairment reflects its decision to reduce its stake from 51% to 30%.
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