Alsea reported earnings results for the year 2018. The company reported total sales growth of 6.6% for the year, driven by 8% in Mexico and 15% growth in Spain and the addition of 231 corporate units. During the year, company's net income increased 46%, amounting to MXN 1.2 billion.
Alsea SAB de CV is a Mexico-based company primarily engaged in the foodservice sector. Its main activities include the operation of such reputed franchises as the Dominoâs Pizza, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Chiliâs Grill & Bar, Italianniâs, Pei Wei Asian Diner and PF Changâs China Bistro fast-food restaurant chains, as well as the Starbucks Coffee coffeehouse chain. In addition, through Distribuidora e Importadora Alsea SA de CV, the Company provides logistics and food distribution services to its restaurants located in Mexico. The Company operates through a numerous subsidiaries, such as Cafe Sirena S de RL de CV, Operadora de Franquicias Alsea SA de CV, Operadora y Procesadora de Productos de Panificacion SA de CV, Gastrosur SA de CV and Especialistas en Restaurantes de Comida Estilo Asiatica SA de CV, among others. In May 2014, the Company acquired 100% stake in VIPs, the restaurant chain, which had belonged to Wal Mart de Mexico SAB de CV before.