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Hikari Food Service (138A) · InitiativeFranchise opening alongside company-operated closures, reducing the total store countLatest Financial results briefing materials (2026-10-14): "Advanced"

Continuous expansion of store openings from existing regions into new regions

First written in FY2023. 13 of 22 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-14.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2024-Q1 – FY20252024: 320242025: 220252026: 172026
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51 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. FY2026-H1Franchise opening alongside company-operated closures, reducing the total store countAnnual report

    「During the current interim accounting period, we opened 1 new franchise store and closed 2 company-operated stores. As of the end of the interim accounting period, we had 67 stores, including 17 franchise stores.」

    During the interim accounting period, the company opened 1 franchise store but closed 2 company-operated stores, reducing the store count from 68 at the end of the prior fiscal year to 67.
  2. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the current fiscal year, we opened 7 new company-operated stores, 1 new management-contract store and 1 new franchise store, and closed 2 company-operated stores.」

    The company opened 7 company-operated stores, 1 management-contract store and 1 franchise store during the fiscal year, building on its existing regional footprint.
  3. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the current interim accounting period, we opened 3 new company-operated stores, 1 new management-contract store and 1 new franchise store, and closed 1 company-operated store.」

    During the interim accounting period, the company opened 3 company-operated stores, 1 management-contract store and 1 franchise store, while closing 1 company-operated store, as part of its expansion from existing regions into new ones.
  4. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the current fiscal year, we opened 9 new company-operated stores and 1 new store operated under a management contract, reopened 1 company-operated store after refurbishment, and closed 2 company-operated stores and 1 management-contract store.」

    The company reported 9 new company-operated openings and 1 management-contract opening, pursuing expansion from existing areas while also considering new regions.
  5. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative second-quarter period, we opened 3 new company-operated stores and 1 new store operated under a management contract.」

    In line with the policy of expanding from existing regions into new ones, the company added 3 company-operated stores and 1 management-contract store during the cumulative second-quarter period. No new region was specified.
  6. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative first-quarter period, we opened 1 new company-operated store and 1 new store operated under a management contract.」

    The company opened 1 company-operated store and 1 management-contract store. No entry into a new region or specific opening location was disclosed.
  7. FY2023First statedAnnual report

    「We currently operate in Nagoya, the Kanto region, Hiroshima and Sendai (franchise stores). While there is still room to open additional stores in existing areas from a dominant-market strategy perspective, we will also consider entering new regions and aim for continued growth.」

    The company is using expansion in existing areas as its base while considering openings in new regions.
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"Phased store-opening plan spanning fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2026" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 9 of its 17 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Phased store-opening plan spanning fiscal 2024 to fiscal 20269×
  3. 2Reliance on Interest-Bearing Debt and Rising Interest Rates7×
  4. 3Enhancing Equity Capital and Strengthening the Financial Condition7×
  5. 4Store network expansion combining company-operated, outsourced and franchised locations, with consistent brand principles7×
  6. 5Talent Recruitment, Training and Values Alignment6×
  7. 6Driving Visits Through Events, Limited-Time Menus and QSC6×

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