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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 
ANNUAL REPORT
 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Company information
 
1
Strategic report
 
2 - 4
Directors' report
 
5 - 8
Independent auditor's report
 
9 - 12
Profit and loss account
 
13
Balance sheet
 
14
Statement of changes in equity
 
15
Statement of cash flows
 
16
Notes to the financial statements
 
17 - 29


 
JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
M S Shenken 
G C Shenken 




Registered number
SC662675



Registered office
Mcdonald's
St James Retail Park

27 Glasgow Road

Dumbarton

Scotland

G82 1RB




Independent auditor
Cooper Parry Group Limited
Statutory Auditor

Broadwalk House

5th Floor

5 Appold Street

Broadgate

London

EC2A 2AG




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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Review of business
 
During both the current and prior year, the company operated four McDonald's franchised restaurants in the Dunbartonshire and greater Glasgow areas employing over 570 members of staff by December 2025.

The Informal Eating Out (IEO) and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sectors continue to experience significant macroeconomic volatility. Key metrics such as food inflation and rising unemployment rates have contributed to reduced guest counts across the QSR sector.

Despite these challenges, the business remains resilient, with strong brand equity, a robust operating model and a clear strategic plan to navigate inflationary pressures and evolving consumer behaviour.

During the year the company achieved sales and cashflow growth through a series of menu board price increases alongside a strong marketing calendar with an inherent focus on value and several innovative products, including the Big Arch. Given the direct link between our approach to pricing, the external environment and our success in relation to our customers, we will continue to remain close to understanding this relationship and look constantly to evaluate how our internal actions are impacting our customers.

The franchisor McDonald’s UK&I Finance Team reports that “our cashflow outlook now exceeds the expectations set at the AGM last year” and that strong Q4 performance in 2025 positions the restaurants well for the year ahead. The business continues to benefit from a multi-year strategy focused on sustainable growth, operational efficiency and revenue optimisation.

Customer experience remains a key focus for the business as it continues to invest in its estate through In Real Life Experience (IRLX) reimaging programmes, supported by capital partnering arrangements and rent relief mechanisms.

The financial position of the company remains healthy, with the balance sheet showing net assets of £310K, a decrease from £364k in 2024.

Key performance indicators
 
We consider our key financial performance indicators are those that communicate the financial performance and strength of the company as a whole, including turnover and gross profit margin.

Sales for the year amounted to £21.41 million, an increase of £0.97 million from 2024 giving an overall sales increase of approximately 4.74%. The growth in sales is predominantly due to incremental price rises during the year.

The gross profit margin is 66.88% compared to 66.56% in 2024 and is in line with expectations.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Future developments
 
Management has outlined a series of key performance benchmarks that will guide operational priorities and strategic decision making throughout 2026. These benchmarks reflect the organisation’s continued focus on sustainable gross profit margin growth, operational resilience and long term value creation.

Cash flow continues to be the most important financial measure for the year ahead. The franchisor has set clear minimum expectations with the organisation aiming for an average cash flow uplift of £50,000 per restaurant compared with 2025. This target is underpinned by a combination of pricing actions, improvements in product mix, strong marketing calendar and disciplined cost control.

Sales growth expectations for 2026 remain consistent with 2025, with restaurant group performance projected to increase between 3.0% and 5.0%. While this represents a stable outlook, individual restaurant performance will vary depending on the quality of customer experience delivery, the scale and timing of local investment and the influence of broader macroeconomic conditions. Monthly comparable sales and seasonal variability will continue to fluctuate across the estate.

Gross margin is forecast to improve by approximately one percentage point year on year. This growth will be driven primarily by the continued implementation of Revenue Growth Management initiatives, which remain central to the long term ambition of achieving a gross margin in excess of 70% across the restaurant group. Whilst the business continues to face a demanding macroeconomic backdrop, it remains focused on proactively managing its cost base through disciplined financial oversight and operational efficiency. Food and paper inflation is expected to remain elevated, with forecasts indicating an increase of between 7% and 9% during 2026. The primary drivers of this inflationary pressure are volatility in beef markets and the financial impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. Labour costs are projected to rise modestly. The business will continue to invest in its people through upgraded workwear, enhanced employee support initiatives, and strengthened management development programmes. 

Utilities expenditure is expected to decline by approximately 6% compared with 2025. This reduction is supported by favourable hedging positions and a continued easing of wholesale energy prices, both of which contribute to a more stable cost base.

Digital engagement continues to play a critical role in driving incremental sales and strengthening customer loyalty. The MyMcDonald’s Rewards programme remains a key strategic asset, with digital customers now accounting for more than 20% of total sales. Enhancements to digital channels will remain a priority as the business seeks to deepen customer engagement and expand the contribution of loyalty and delivery platforms.

The outlook for 2026 requires continued flexibility as the business navigates inflationary pressures, regulatory changes and evolving consumer behaviour. Despite these challenges, the strategic priority remains clear in delivering a consistently strong customer experience and maintain a compelling value proposition that protects and grows market share in an increasingly competitive environment.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The company operates in a highly competitive market, high street consumer behaviour impacts the company's turnover and the variability of commodity prices impact profitability.

The company is continually assessing all risks with an aim to mitigate any future threats these may have on the business.

Economic risk

The company is exposed to inflationary pressures, fluctuating consumer confidence, and labour market conditions. Principal risks continue to be food inflation and unemployment rate rises, all of which may impact sales growth and cost structures. Geopolitical matters continue to create uncertainty however management remains focused on cost control and driving operational efficiency.

Regulatory risks

The company's operations demand a high level of compliance within a wide range of regulatory requirements including health, safety and hygiene laws, employment laws and the licensing act.

The introduction of Less Healthy Food and Drink (LHFD) advertising restrictions from January 2026 will likely further limit market growth and disproportionately impact McDonald’s. Additionally, changes to Statutory Sick Pay and Business Rates represent material regulatory risks. The business continues to monitor regulatory developments and adjust its operating model accordingly.

Supply chain risk

Food and paper inflation of 7% to 9% and distribution cost pressures pose ongoing risks. Beef market volatility and EPR legislation are key contributors. The business mitigates these risks through global sourcing, long-term supplier relationships and RGM strategies.

Consumer taste

Any material changes in the way the consumer views the fast food industry could have an adverse effect on the company. However, this can also work in the opposite direction and could assist the company to achieve growth. As a result, the company focuses, in detail, on recognising demographic trends, ensuring innovation and the use of the freshest and highest quality products through its stores. The company has strict policies to ensure that all stores are maintaining the McDonald's ethos.

Competitors

The QSR market remains highly competitive, with visit declines across the sector. Competitor pricing, promotional activity, geographical placement and product innovation may impact performance. The business leverages brand strength, marketing campaigns and operational excellence to maintain competitive advantage.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by :.



M S Shenken
Director

Date: 3 September 2026

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of the operation of McDonald's franchised restaurants.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

M S Shenken 
G C Shenken 

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £138,330 (2024: £108,619).

An interim dividend of £166.66 per share on the Ordinary A £1 shares was paid on 5 April 2025
An interim dividend of £540 per share on the Ordinary B £1 shares was paid on 5 April 2025.

An interim dividend of £533.33 per share on the Ordinary A £1 shares was paid on 6 April 2025.
An interim dividend of £1,600 per share on the Ordinary B £1 shares was paid on 6 April 2025.

An interim dividend of £566.66 per share on the Ordinary A £1 shares was paid on 31 December 2025.
An interim dividend of £1,750 per share on the Ordinary B £1 shares was paid on 31 December 2025.

The directors recommend that no final dividends be paid.

The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 31 December 2025 was £192,250 (2024: £66,000).
 

Research and development activities

The company does not carry out any independent research and development. However the franchisor, McDonalds' Restaurants Limited, carries out its own research and development on behalf of all franchisees. The company makes a contribution towards this through its existing payments to the franchisor.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Going concern

The directors have evaluated the company's ability to continue as a going concern, taking into account current economic conditions, industry-wide challenges, and internal financial forecasts. This evaluation included a detailed review of forecasted trading performance and working capital requirements.

As outlined in the strategic report, trading conditions remain difficult, compounded by ongoing economic uncertainty in the UK driven by elevated inflation, interest rates, and energy costs. In response, the franchisor introduced a series of commercial initiatives across the franchise network in 2026 aimed at enhancing profitability and cash flow. These measures have led to an improvement in gross profit margins, and the company is forecasting an improved financial position for the year ending 31 December 2026 and beyond.

The directors acknowledge that the company was in a net current liabilities position at the balance sheet date. This was not unexpected as it is common for franchises to take several years to recover their initial investment, and the business model is structured to support long-term growth rather than short-term returns.

Included within creditors due within one year is £286k relating to bank loans. The directors are confident that the company has sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations. An additional £332k of short-term creditors relates to director loans. While there is no formal repayment schedule in place, the directors have confirmed that repayments will only be made if the company can do so without compromising its ability to meet other financial commitments.

Also included within the creditors due within one year is £539k relating to trade creditors, of which is largely owed to the franchisor, McDonald's, who has previously demonstrated flexibility and support, including the provision of extended credit terms when necessary.

Considering the continued support from stakeholders and the company's financial forecasts, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue to operate for at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Engagement with employees

Our employees are fundamental to the delivery of our plan. We aim to be a responsible employer in our approach to pay and benefits our employees receive. The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees is one of our primary considerations in the way we do business.

Disabled employees

The company operates a policy of giving full & fair consideration to employment applications from disabled persons, having regard for the aptitudes and abilities. We will support their career development and provide the appropriate training for employees who become disabled during their employment with the company.

Provision of information to employees

The company has a system for providing employees with information of concern to them. It also consults employees on a regular basis so that their views can be taken into account in making decisions affecting them. It regularly explains to employees the financial and economic factors affecting the performance of the company and makes them aware of the provision of training, career development and employment of disabled employees.

Post balance sheet events

On 20 February 2026, the company acquired six additional restaurants. Four of these were purchased for a total consideration of £2.12m. A further two were acquired through BFL.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Matters covered in the Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of discussions relating to financial and other risk management objectives and policies.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the strategic report, the directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


∙select suitable accounting policies for the company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and

∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware; and

∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors

The auditors, Cooper Parry Group Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





M S Shenken
Director

Date: 3 September 2026

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of JJM Restaurants Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows, the statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


∙give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
∙have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
∙have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


∙the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


∙adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
∙the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
∙certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
∙we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 7, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.
 
We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We discussed amongst the audit team the identified laws and regulations and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance. 

Based on our understanding of the industry, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to breaches of health and safety, including food hygiene. We considered the extent to which non-compliance with these laws and regulations might have a material effect on the financial statements.

Our procedures in relation to fraud, included but were not limited to: inquiries of management whether they have any knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud, and discussions amongst the audit team regarding risk of fraud such as opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of financial statements. We determined that the principal risks related to posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance and management bias through judgements in accounting estimates and challenged the assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates. We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

In assessing the potential risks of material misstatement we obtained an understanding of; the entities operations, including the nature of its revenue sources and services and of its objectives and strategies to understand the classes of transactions, account balances, expected financial statement disclosures and business risks that may result in risks of material misstatement.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditors' report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.


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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED (CONTINUED)





Nicola Pearson FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Cooper Parry Group Limited
 
Statutory Auditor
  
Broadwalk House
5th Floor
5 Appold Street
Broadgate
London
EC2A 2AG

 
Date: 
3 September 2026
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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
21,409,687
20,440,771

Cost of sales
  
(7,091,177)
(6,834,696)

Gross profit
  
14,318,510
13,606,075

Administrative expenses
  
(14,068,224)
(13,406,706)

Operating profit
 5 
250,286
199,369

Interest receivable and similar income
  
90
13,066

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(82,308)
(68,988)

Profit before tax
  
168,068
143,447

Tax on profit
 10 
(29,738)
(34,828)

Profit and other comprehensive income for the year
  
138,330
108,619

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the profit and loss account.

The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: SC662675

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
618,650
652,441

Tangible assets
 13 
1,165,315
1,503,673

Investments
 14 
5,000
5,000

  
1,788,965
2,161,114

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
65,126
85,590

Debtors
 16 
226,317
186,391

Cash at bank and in hand
  
1,173,088
933,235

  
1,464,531
1,205,216

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(1,991,763)
(1,782,791)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(527,232)
 
 
(577,575)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,261,733
1,583,539

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(750,426)
(1,036,714)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 22 
(201,681)
(183,279)

  
 
 
(201,681)
 
 
(183,279)

Net assets
  
309,626
363,546


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
100
100

Profit and loss account
 24 
309,526
363,446

Shareholders' funds
  
309,626
363,546


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by by: 




M S Shenken
Director

Date: 3 September 2026

The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
100
320,827
320,927



Profit for the year
-
108,619
108,619

Dividends paid
-
(66,000)
(66,000)



At 1 January 2025
100
363,446
363,546



Profit for the year
-
138,330
138,330

Dividends paid
-
(192,250)
(192,250)


At 31 December 2025
100
309,526
309,626


The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
168,068
143,447

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
33,791
39,956

Depreciation of tangible assets
415,904
326,872

Interest paid
(82,308)
(68,988)

Interest received
90
13,066

Decrease in stocks
20,464
3,310

(Increase) in debtors
(40,023)
(61,152)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
115,532
(296,367)

Corporation tax received/(paid)
-
(28,557)

Net cash generated from operating activities

631,518
71,587


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(77,546)
(955,198)

Interest received
(90)
(13,066)

Net cash from investing activities

(77,636)
(968,264)

Cash flows from financing activities

New secured loans
-
604,000

Repayment of loans
(286,288)
(207,190)

Dividends paid
(192,250)
(66,000)

Interest paid
82,308
68,989

Capital introduced
192,250
66,000

Drawings
(110,049)
(119,535)

Net cash used in financing activities
(314,029)
346,264

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
239,853
(550,413)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
933,235
1,483,648

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
1,173,088
933,235


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
1,173,088
933,235

1,173,088
933,235


The notes on pages 17 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

JJM Restaurants Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in Scotland. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the company information page.

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

 
2.2

Going concern

The directors have evaluated the company's ability to continue as a going concern, taking into account current economic conditions, industry-wide challenges, and internal financial forecasts. This evaluation included a detailed review of forecasted trading performance and working capital requirements.

As outlined in the strategic report, trading conditions remain difficult, compounded by ongoing economic uncertainty in the UK driven by elevated inflation, interest rates, and energy costs. In response, the franchisor introduced a series of commercial initiatives across the franchise network in 2026 aimed at enhancing profitability and cash flow. These measures have led to an improvement in gross profit margins, and the company is forecasting an improved financial position for the year ending 31 December 2026 and beyond.

The directors acknowledge that the company was in a net current liabilities position at the balance sheet date. This was not unexpected as it is common for franchises to take several years to recover their initial investment, and the business model is structured to support long-term growth rather than short-term returns.

Included within creditors due within one year is £286k relating to bank loans. The directors are confident that the company has sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations. An additional £332k of short-term creditors relates to director loans. While there is no formal repayment schedule in place, the directors have confirmed that repayments will only be made if the company can do so without compromising its ability to meet other financial commitments.

Also included within the creditors due within one year is £539k relating to trade creditors, of which is largely owed to the franchisor, McDonald's, who has previously demonstrated flexibility and support, including the provision of extended credit terms when necessary.

Considering the continued support from stakeholders and the company's financial forecasts, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue to operate for at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

 
2.3

Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer, usually at the point of sale, the amount of turnover can be reliably measured, it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be reliably measured.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.4

Intangible fixed assets

Franchise rights & fees are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. They are amortised over their useful lives, which is taken as the twenty year term specified in the franchise agreements.

 
2.5

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

 
2.6

Interest receivable

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.7

Interest payable

Finance costs are charged to the profit and loss account over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.8

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate.

 
2.9

Taxation

Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

  
2.10

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date.

Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods  different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Motor vehicles
-
20% on cost
Office equipment
-
10% to 50% on cost
Restaurant equipment
-
5% to 50% on cost

  
2.12

Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

 
2.13

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

 
2.14

Holiday pay accrual

A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Financial instruments

The company only enters into basic financial instruments that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment cost is measured at the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the assets effective interest rate. If the financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.

For assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.
 
 
2.16

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they legally become payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the process of applying the company's accounting policies, management are required to make certain estimates and judgements. The key estimates and judgements are as follows:

Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.


4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Product sales
20,893,390
19,995,006

Non product sales
516,297
445,765

21,409,687
20,440,771


The whole of turnover arose within the United Kingdom.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Other operating leases
673,644
673,644

Depreciation
415,904
326,872

Franchise Rights and Fees amortisation
33,791
39,956

Auditors remuneration
8,000
7,750

Other non - audit services
7,900
8,450


6.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
6,090,747
6,005,901

Social security costs
356,861
214,071

Other pension costs
79,304
75,947

6,526,912
6,295,919


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Crew
551
433



Managers
25
25

576
458


7.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' remuneration
20,000
20,000

20,000
20,000


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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

8.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
90
13,066

90
13,066


9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
69,808
56,488

HMRC interest
12,500
12,500

82,308
68,988


10.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
11,239
-

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
97
-

11,336
-


Deferred tax


Deferred tax
18,402
34,828


29,738
34,828
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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024: lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024: 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
168,068
143,447


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024:25%)
42,017
35,862

Effects of:


Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
97
(3,035)

Fixed assets differences
39
1,984

Other permanent differences
(12,415)
17

Total tax charge for the year
29,738
34,828

Deferred tax has been calculated at 25% (2024: 25%).


11.


Dividends

2025
2024
£
£


Ordinary A shares shares of £1 each
Interim
95,000
32,500


Ordinary B shares shares of £1 each
Interim
97,250
33,500

192,250
66,000

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12.


Intangible assets




Franchise Rights and Fees

£



Cost


At 1 January 2025
799,118



At 31 December 2025

799,118



Amortisation


At 1 January 2025
146,677


Charge for the year
33,791



At 31 December 2025

180,468



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
618,650



At 31 December 2024
652,441



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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13.


Tangible fixed assets





Short leasehold
Motor vehicles
Office Equipment
Restaurant Equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
3,422
61,467
286,141
1,987,256
2,338,286


Additions
-
-
3,847
73,699
77,546



At 31 December 2025

3,422
61,467
289,988
2,060,955
2,415,832



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
342
32,782
118,552
682,937
834,613


Charge for the year
171
12,294
119,483
283,956
415,904



At 31 December 2025

513
45,076
238,035
966,893
1,250,517



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
2,909
16,391
51,953
1,094,062
1,165,315



At 31 December 2024
3,080
28,685
167,589
1,304,319
1,503,673


14.


Fixed asset investments





Unlisted investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
5,000



At 31 December 2025
5,000




Fixed asset investments consists of 5,000 (2024: 5,000) ordinary shares of £1 each in Fries Holding Company Limited, a company registered in Guernsey. The investments are included in the accounts at cost.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Food
46,537
62,704

Paper
14,940
16,131

Non product
3,649
6,755

65,126
85,590



16.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
23,553
-

Other debtors
136,836
119,796

Prepayments
65,928
66,498

Tax recoverable
-
97

226,317
186,391



17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans (see note 19)
286,286
286,286

Trade creditors
539,188
613,211

VAT
484,129
209,965

Corporation tax
11,239
-

Other taxation and social security
63,471
44,253

Other creditors
125,310
258,162

Director's loan account
331,760
249,559

Accruals
150,380
121,355

1,991,763
1,782,791



18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2025
2024
£
£

Bank loans (see note 19)
750,426
1,036,714


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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

19.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2025
2024
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
286,286
286,286

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
286,286
286,286

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
464,142
750,428


1,036,714
1,323,000


The loans are due for repayment in equal monthly instalments with interest charged at 1.45% to 1.7% above the Bank of England base rate.


20.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2025 the company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Within one year
262,634
409,176

Between one and five years
872,592
917,078

Later than 5 years
648,106
866,254

1,783,332
2,192,508


21.


Financial instruments

2025
2024
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets as an equity instrument
5,000
5,000

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
1,304,149
1,053,031

1,309,149
1,058,031


Financial liabilities


Financial liabilities
2,194,590
2,565,287

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

22.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year
183,279


Charged to profit or loss
(18,402)



At end of year
201,681

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Fixed asset timing differences
202,604
237,902

Short term timing differences
(923)
(431)

Losses and other deductions
-
(54,192)

201,681
183,279


23.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



75 (2024: 75) Ordinary A shares of £1 each
75
75
25 (2024: 25) Ordinary B shares of £1 each
25
25

100

100



24.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The Profit and loss account represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.

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JJM RESTAURANTS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

25.


Related party transactions

Key management personnel compensation is stated under note 7 to the financial statements.

During the year, a total of £93,223 (2024: £132,035) was advanced to the directors, with £192,250 (2024: £66,000) being repaid by them. The amount repaid by the directors is inclusive of a non cash dividend declared by the company during the year of £192,250 (2024 - £66,000).

During the year £12,500 (2024: £12,500) of interest was charged by the directors on the loan balance due to them.

At the balance sheet date, the balance owed by the company to the directors was £331,760 (2024: £249,559).


26.


Post balance sheet events

On 20 February 2026, the company acquired six additional restaurants. Four of these were purchased for a total consideration of £2.12m. A further two were acquired through BFL.


27.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party is M S Shenken.


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