Revolution Bars has reported like-for-like sale sup 2.7% for the 26 weeks to 26 December.
The 60-strong group said overall sales, including the contributions from new bars, were £59.1m for the same period (2014: £58.0m).
For the six weeks to 2 January group sales were up 7%.
The group opened three new Revolución de Cuba bars in the period , at Milton Keynes, Leeds and Nottingham. It said trading for those sites was ahead of pre-investment expectations.
Chief executive Mark McQuater said: “Following a good Christmas trading period, we are pleased to confirm that trading results are in line with expectations.
“Our new sites at Milton Keynes, Leeds and Nottingham have all started trading well. These sites were open and trading for the Christmas period and, for the six weeks to 2 January, group sales rose by 7.0% compared to prior year, indicating the impact of adding new bars.
“We expect to open a further two new sites in the second half, which will grow the estate from 57 to 62 sites over the course of the financial year. We continue to develop our pipeline.
“We remain positive for the future and will be providing an update on first half profits and the success of our development activity at our Interim Results on 1 March 2016.”
