Burger Fuel FY profit jumps 55 percent on Middle East sales, plans to build up cash for investment

Burger Fuel FY profit jumps 55 percent on Middle East sales, plans to build up cash for investment
By Paul McBeth June 12 (BusinessDesk) - Burger Fuel Worldwide, the fast food chain franchisor, boosted annual profit 55 percent as sales in the Middle East continued to surge. The company won’t pay a dividend as it builds up cash for investments. Net profit rose to $1.1 million, or 2.05 cents per share, in the 12 months ended March 31, from $708,000, or 1.32 cents, a year earlier, the Auckland-based company said in a statement. Sales climbed 25 percent to $12 million, led by a 35 percent gain in Middle East revenue. The company raised $2 mi...