Directorate Change

Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC ("Tortilla" or the "Group"), the largest and most successful fast-casual Mexican restaurant group in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Garrood as Non-Executive Chair, with effect from 5 December 2025.

Duncan succeeds Emma Woods, who, as previously announced, will step down as Chair following four years on the Board.

Duncan currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Empiric Student Properties PLC. He brings significant leadership experience, having previously served as CEO of Punch Taverns, Bill's Restaurants and Ten Entertainment Group, and has held board roles as Chair of Small Beer Brewco and is currently Senior Independent Director with the Brighton Pier Group. He also adds substantial international franchising expertise from his time with Alshaya, BAA and with Eathos (Tortilla's Franchisee) in the Middle East. This combination of operational, board and global franchising experience will be invaluable as Tortilla enters its next phase of growth in the UK and internationally.

The Board would like to thank Emma for her leadership and contribution during her tenure as Chair and is delighted to welcome Duncan to the Group.

Duncan Garrood, incoming Chair, commented:

It is great honour to be invited to chair Tortilla, a brand I have admired for a long time and had the pleasure of working with, and to help the team steer through the next chapter of growth. I'd like to thank Emma hugely for steering the company from its IPO and I look forward to working with the Tortilla team and our investors.

Andy Naylor, Chief Executive Officer, added:

"We are delighted to welcome Duncan to the Board. His deep understanding of international hospitality and franchising will be a tremendous asset as we continue to deliver on our growth ambitions both in the UK and overseas. I would also like to thank Emma for her support and stewardship over the past four years."

Emma Woods, outgoing Chair, commented:

"It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of Tortilla alongside Andy, Brandon and the Board. I have known and admired Duncan for years, and with the business now well positioned for its next phase of development, including international expansion, I am confident that Duncan's extensive experience makes him the ideal person to guide Tortilla through this exciting next chapter."

A further update will be provided following the formal handover process.

Completion of the appointment is subject to the completion of customary regulatory due diligence checks by the Company's Nominated Adviser and a further announcement will be made in due course.

In accordance with Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Duncan Steven Garrood (aged 67 years) holds / has held the following directorships / partnerships in the last 5 years.

HELLO STUDENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED

EMPIRIC (YORK PERCY'S LANE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (PORTSMOUTH EUROPA HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENTS (SEVEN) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (PROVINCIAL HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BATH CANALSIDE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BATH PICCADILLY PLACE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (GLASGOW GEORGE ST) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (PROVINCIAL HOUSE) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (YORK LAWRENCE STREET) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (FALMOUTH OCEAN BOWL) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER 160 UPPER NEW WALK) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENTS (SIX) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (CANTERBURY PAVILION COURT) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BATH OOLITE ROAD) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BIRMINGHAM APARTMENTS) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (PORTSMOUTH EUROPA HOUSE) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (YORK FOSS STUDIOS 1) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (MANCHESTER VICTORIA POINT) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LONDON ROAD) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BATH JAMES HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (TRIPPET LANE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER BEDE PARK) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (EDINBURGH SOUTH BRIDGE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (NEWCASTLE METROVICK) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (HUDDERSFIELD OLDGATE HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (CARDIFF WNDSR HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER 140-142 NEW WALK) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER 134 NEW WALK) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER DE MONTFORT SQUARE) LIMITED

BRUNSWICK CONTRACTING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (EDGE APARTMENTS) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (TWO) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (READING SAXON COURT) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (GLASGOW) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (ST ANDREWS AYTON HOUSE) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (SNOW ISLAND) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (CLAREMONT NEWCASTLE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (READING SAXON COURT) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (NORTHGATE HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (ALWYN COURT) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEEDS ST MARKS) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (FALMOUTH OCEAN BOWL) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (GLASGOW) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BRISTOL ST MARY'S) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEEDS PENNINE HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (FIVE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BRISTOL CH) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENTS (FIVE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER 136-138 NEW WALK) LIMITED

EMPIRIC STUDENT PROPERTY PLC

EMPIRIC (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (SOUTHAMPTON) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BUCCLEUCH STREET) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (ST PETER STREET) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (CENTRO COURT) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (HATFIELD CP) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (EXETER DCL) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (EIGHT) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENTS (THREE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (SOUTHAMPTON) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (FOUR) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENTS (FOUR) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (GLASGOW BATH ST) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BRISTOL) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LANCASTER PENNY STREET 1) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LANCASTER PENNY STREET 3) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LANCASTER PENNY STREET 2) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER PEACOCK LANE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (SOUTHAMPTON EMILY DAVIES) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (EDINBURGH KSR) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (PORTOBELLO HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LIVERPOOL ART SCHOOL/MAPLE HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LIVERPOOL GROVE STREET) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LIVERPOOL OCTAGON/HAYWARD) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (MANCHESTER LADYBARN) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (OXFORD STONEMASON) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (ST ANDREWS AYTON HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BIRMINGHAM EMPORIUM) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER HOSIERY FACTORY) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LEICESTER SHOE & BOOT FACTORY) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (PORTSMOUTH ELM GROVE LIBRARY) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (PORTSMOUTH KINGSWAY HOUSE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (CANTERBURY FRANCISCANS) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BRISTOL ST MARY'S) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (EDINBURGH KSR) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (EXETER BISHOP BLACKALL SCHOOL) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (STOKE CALEDONIA MILL) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BAPTISTS CHAPEL) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENTS (ONE) LIMITED

EMPIRIC INVESTMENTS (EIGHT) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (BRISTOL CH) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (MANCHESTER TH) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (CARDIFF WNDSR HOUSE) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC STUDENT PROPERTY TRUSTEES LIMITED

EMPIRIC (NOTTINGHAM FRONTAGE) LEASING LIMITED

EMPIRIC (EXETER BONHAY ROAD) LIMITED

EMPIRIC (LIVERPOOL CHATHAM LODGE) LIMITED

THE BRIGHTON PIER GROUP LIMITED

Duncan Garrood does not currently own any securities in the Company.

There are no further disclosures required in accordance with Rule 17 or Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.