Improving Restaurant Profit Margins by Raising Selling Prices
First written in FY2018-Q2. 2 of 5 entries say "Dropped", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: FY2025-H1.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2025-H1Reappearance of higher selling pricesAnnual report
「In the food-service business, although the company withdrew from operating PH (Pizza Hut) stores, revenue increased 3.3% year on year as a result of opening new KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) stores in the previous fiscal year and higher selling prices.」
The increase in selling prices, which had disappeared from previous disclosures, is again cited as a driver of higher food-service revenue, together with the opening of new KFC stores. - FY2019-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「In the Foodservice segment, campaigns at KFC outlets were well received, and efforts to improve operational efficiency also contributed. As a result, net sales were ¥695 million, up 6.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥79 million, up 18.6%.」
There is no specific mention this time of the improvement in the profit margin due to higher selling prices cited in the previous fiscal year. Instead, popular campaigns and improved operating efficiency are identified as business performance factors. - FY2018SoftenedAnnual report
「The impact of weak campaigns at Kentucky Fried Chicken stores was substantial, causing selling prices to decline.」
In contrast to the higher selling prices cited in the previous quarter, this time the company reports a decline in selling prices due to weak campaigns. - FY2018-Q3DroppedAnnual report
「In the Foodservice segment, the company closed foodservice outlets, but profit margins improved due to lower costs.」
The improvement in the profit margin due to higher selling prices and strong Christmas sales cited in the previous quarter is not mentioned. Instead, lower costs associated with store closures are identified as the improvement factor this time. - FY2018-Q2First statedAnnual report
「In the Foodservice segment, although the company was affected by store closures in the previous fiscal year, profit margins improved due to higher selling prices and strong Christmas sales, among other factors.」
In the food-service business, higher selling prices are cited for the first time, together with strong Christmas sales, as a factor in the improvement in the profit margin.