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Guzman Y Gomez

Consumer Services

Guzman y Gomez is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine, using high-quality fresh ingredients. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the fast food industry by combining speed and convenience with a commitment to quality. GYG's unique value lies in its dedication to authentic flavors and innovative operating systems.

Mexican Cuisine
Fast Food
Franchise
Australia

Shorted

short percentage13.80%
reported shorts14.3M
shares on issue103.426M

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Key Metrics

market cap
$1.87B
p/e ratio106.24
eps$0.17
dividend yield111.00%

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Industry & Focus

Mexican Cuisine
Fast Food
Franchise
Australia
Growth

Company Overview

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Guzman y Gomez is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine, using high-quality fresh ingredients. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the fast food industry by combining speed and convenience with a commitment to quality. GYG's unique value lies in its dedication to authentic flavors and innovative operating systems.

Company History

Guzman y Gomez was founded in 2006 in Sydney, Australia by Steven Marks and Robert Hazan, who sought to fill a gap in the market for fresh, authentic Mexican food. The first restaurant opened in Newtown, and the brand quickly expanded, introducing franchises and international locations. Key milestones include the launch of their first franchised restaurant in Queensland and the opening of multiple locations in the United States.

Competitive Advantages

Guzman y Gomez's competitive advantages include its commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients, its innovative fast food operating platform, and its strong brand identity rooted in authentic Mexican culture.

Risk Factors

  • Market competition from other fast-casual chains
  • Supply chain disruptions affecting ingredient availability
  • Economic downturns impacting consumer spending

Recent Developments

Last 6 months

In early 2023, Guzman y Gomez expanded its presence in the United States by opening new locations in Schaumburg and Crystal Lake.

Key People

Leadership team at Guzman Y Gomez

SM

Steven Marks

Co-CEO

Steven Marks, a former hedge fund manager, co-founded Guzman y Gomez with a vision to reinvent fast food by offering high-quality Mexican cuisine.

RH

Robert Hazan

Co-CEO

Robert Hazan, with a background in fashion wholesale and retail, co-founded Guzman y Gomez to bring authentic Mexican flavors to Australia.

Financial Reports

15 reports available

2025 GYG Full Year Results ASX Announcement

Full Year ResultsAug 22, 2025via asx_announcements

2025 GYG Full Year Results Presentation and Script

Full Year ResultsAug 22, 2025via asx_announcements

2025 GYG Full Year Report and Appendix 4E

Annual ResultsAug 22, 2025via asx_announcements

Advance Notice - 2025 Full Year Results and Briefing

Full Year ResultsJul 18, 2025via asx_announcements

2025 GYG Half-Year Results Briefing Presentation

Half Year ResultsFeb 21, 2025via asx_announcements

2025 GYG Appendix 4D and Half-Year Report

Half Year ResultsFeb 21, 2025via asx_announcements

2025 GYG Half-Year ASX Announcement

Half Year ResultsFeb 21, 2025via asx_announcements

Advance Notice - 2025 Half Year Results and Briefing

Half Year ResultsJan 21, 2025via asx_announcements

2024 Full Year Results Announcement

Full Year ResultsAug 27, 2024via asx_announcements

2024 Annual Report (including Appendix 4E)

Annual ResultsAug 27, 2024via asx_announcements

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