Restaurant group Spur on Thursday reported lower first-half earnings, after attracting less feet through its doors.Revenue declined 0.9% to R344.6m in the six months to end-December, as franchise fee income declined due to lower restaurant sales.Total franchised restaurant sales from continuing operations across the local and international operations declined 2.6% to R3.7bn.Franchised restaurant sales in SA dropped 3.0%, with the company attributing the drop in sales to lower discretionary spending, which flowed from weak local economy.The company, which owns brands such as Spur Steak Ranches, Panarottis, Casa Bella and RocoMamas, said it also channelled fee concessions to assist franchisees deal with tough operating environment.This left headline earnings from continuing operations down 11.8% to R96.8m, from a year ago period.A net 22 outlets across all brands in SA were opened, bringing the local restaurant base to 550. A further six outlets were revamped and six relocated to bett...
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