Closure of Unprofitable Learning Centers and Compact Operations
First written in FY2020. 5 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Company-operated classrooms increased by 5 newly opened classrooms, comprising 2 in Tokyo, 1 in Kanagawa Prefecture, 1 in Chiba Prefecture and 1 in Saitama Prefecture; 1 classroom converted to company operation in Osaka Prefecture; and 1 classroom separated following relocation in Osaka Prefecture. They declined by 4 closures, comprising 3 in Osaka Prefecture and 1 in Shiga Prefecture; 1 classroom in Osaka Prefecture consolidated following relocation; and 2 classrooms in Tokyo converted to franchise operation. As a result, the number of company-operated classrooms at period-end was 277.」
The number of classrooms in the class-based instruction segment decreased from 70 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 66. Four directly operated classrooms were closed and 1 classroom was relocated and consolidated. Compact operations involving the reorganisation of locations progressed. - 2026-05-14AdvancedEarnings
「クラス指導部門では、合格実績が好調な大阪市公立中高一貫コースを筆頭に、各コースでの小学生の募集に重点を置き塾生数の回復を図るとともに、不採算教室の閉鎖を進め事業の効率化を図ってまいります。」
クラス指導部門について、塾生数回復と不採算教室の閉鎖を並行する方針を示した。 - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the class-based instruction segment, revenue from the tutoring school segment increased due to the contribution of Ichie Juku Co., Ltd., which became a consolidated subsidiary. The number of directly operated classrooms decreased through the closure of 2 classrooms (1 in Osaka and 1 in Hyogo) and the relocation and consolidation of 2 classrooms (2 in Osaka).」
The number of directly operated classrooms in the class-based instruction segment decreased from 72 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 70, as the reorganisation of locations progressed through the closure of 2 classrooms and the relocation and consolidation of 2 classrooms. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of directly operated classrooms increased through the opening of 8 new classrooms (1 in Osaka, 3 in Tokyo, 3 in Kanagawa and 1 in Saitama), while decreasing through the closure of 5 classrooms (1 in Osaka, 1 in Tokyo, 1 in Hyogo, 1 in Shiga and 1 in Saitama) and the conversion of 1 classroom to a franchise (in Kyoto). As a result, the number of directly operated classrooms at the end of the period was 275.」
The company closed 5 directly operated classrooms and converted 1 classroom to a franchise, while opening 8 new classrooms, thereby reorganising and restructuring its network of locations. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of directly operated classrooms increased through the opening of 5 new classrooms (2 in Tokyo, 1 in Saitama, 1 in Chiba and 1 in Vietnam) and the conversion of 1 classroom to direct operation (1 in Nara), while decreasing through the closure of 12 classrooms (8 in Osaka and 4 in Tokyo) and the conversion of 5 classrooms to franchises (2 in Osaka, 1 in Tokyo, 1 in Kyoto and 1 in Nara).」
In line with efficiency measures such as closing unprofitable classrooms, 12 directly operated classrooms were closed, bringing the number of directly operated classrooms to 273. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In the class-based instruction format, where the market is shrinking, we will seek to improve profitability by closing unprofitable classrooms and adopting a compact operating structure.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of improving profitability through the closure of unprofitable classrooms and compact operations in response to the shrinking class-based instruction market. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「In the class-based instruction format, where the market is shrinking, we will seek to improve profitability by closing unprofitable classrooms and adopting a compact operating structure.」
As a response to the shrinking class-based instruction market, the company first explicitly stated measures to close unprofitable classrooms and transition to a compact operating structure.