Improving Profitability in New York and Establishing a Business Model
First written in FY2016. 11 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
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- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥3,009 million, down 2.6% year on year, while segment loss was ¥69 million, compared with a loss of ¥8 million in the previous year.」
The overseas directly operated business posted lower revenue, and segment loss widened from ¥8 million in the previous year to ¥69 million. - 2026-05-08WorsenedEarnings
「Revenue from the overseas company-operated business was ¥3,009 million, down 2.6% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥69 million, compared with a loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The overseas company-operated business reported lower revenue, while the segment loss widened from ¥8 million to ¥69 million. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「The overseas directly operated business strengthened off-premises sales activities, including takeout and delivery, and introduced changes to the standard menu and seasonal menus. As a result, revenue for the six-month interim consolidated accounting period was ¥1,487 million, down 3.2% year on year, while segment loss was ¥51 million, compared with a loss of ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While the company implemented off-premises sales initiatives, menu changes and seasonal menus, the overseas directly operated business posted lower revenue, and segment loss widened from ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥51 million. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「In the overseas directly operated business, the company strengthened off-premises sales, takeout and delivery activities in Hong Kong and New York, and worked to expand sales in each country through seasonal menus and other initiatives.」
Following the strengthening of off-premises sales, takeout and delivery in Hong Kong and New York, segment loss for the overseas directly operated business narrowed from ¥138 million in the previous year to ¥8 million. - FY2025-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the overseas directly operated business, difficult conditions continued in Hong Kong and New York State, U.S., but the company worked to expand sales by strengthening off-premises sales activities, including delivery. As a result, revenue for the six-month interim consolidated accounting period was ¥1,535 million, up 4.7% year on year, while segment loss was ¥12 million, compared with a loss of ¥94 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While difficult conditions continued in Hong Kong and New York, the company strengthened off-premises sales activities, including delivery, narrowing the loss for the overseas directly operated business from ¥94 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥12 million. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「In the overseas directly operated business, difficult conditions continued in New York State, U.S., Hong Kong and elsewhere due to a contraction in personal consumption resulting from changes in lifestyles and other factors, but the company worked to expand sales by strengthening sales initiatives, including changes to the standard menu, resulting in improved revenue from the same period of the previous year.」
While difficult conditions continued, the overseas directly operated business implemented sales initiatives including changes to the standard menu, and revenue increased. Segment loss also narrowed from ¥148 million in the previous year to ¥138 million. - FY2024-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In the overseas directly operated business, difficult conditions continued in New York State, U.S., due to a contraction in personal consumption resulting from changes in lifestyles and other factors, but the company worked to expand sales by strengthening sales initiatives, including seasonal menus. In Hong Kong, the company conducted sales promotion activities, including the phased revision of its standard menu, resulting in improvements in revenue and segment loss from the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,246 million, up 18.3% year on year, while segment loss was ¥119 million, compared with a loss of ¥207 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While difficult conditions continued in New York State, the company introduced seasonal menus and revised the standard menu in Hong Kong, among other measures. The overseas directly operated business posted higher revenue, and segment loss narrowed from ¥207 million to ¥119 million. - FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the overseas directly operated business, the environment remained difficult in New York State, U.S., despite the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions, due to changes in lifestyles and other factors, but the company worked to expand sales by strengthening sales initiatives, including seasonal menus. In Hong Kong, the company conducted sales promotion activities, including the phased revision of its standard menu, resulting in improvements in both revenue and segment profit from the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,466 million, up 24.5% year on year, while segment loss was ¥94 million, compared with a loss of ¥123 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While difficult conditions continued in the U.S., the company strengthened seasonal menus and other initiatives, and revised the standard menu and took other measures in Hong Kong. Revenue for the overseas directly operated business as a whole increased, and segment loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「The overseas directly operated business was on a recovery trend, although conditions varied by region, as various restrictions were gradually eased with the decline in COVID-19 cases, resulting in improvements in both revenue and segment loss from the same period of the previous year.」
For the overseas directly operated business as a whole, revenue increased 45.1% year on year and segment loss narrowed from ¥121 million to ¥47 million. The improvement described is for the overseas directly operated business as a whole, not for New York State alone. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,899 million, up 29.3% year on year, while segment loss was ¥207 million, compared with a loss of ¥168 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While the overseas directly operated business posted higher revenue, segment loss widened from ¥168 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥207 million. - FY2023-Q2Improved U.S. revenue alongside a narrower loss in the overseas directly operated businessAnnual report
「In New York State, U.S., revenue improved from the same period of the previous year as COVID-19 vaccination progressed and restrictions on in-store dining and other regulations were eased. As a result, revenue for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,177 million, up 29.1% year on year, while segment loss was ¥123 million, compared with a loss of ¥200 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The improvement in revenue in New York State continued, and revenue for the overseas directly operated business as a whole increased, while segment loss narrowed from ¥200 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥123 million. - FY2023-Q1Improved U.S. revenue alongside a wider loss in the overseas directly operated businessAnnual report
「In New York State, U.S., revenue improved from the same period of the previous year as COVID-19 vaccination progressed and restrictions on in-store dining and other regulations were eased. As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥490 million, up 21.5% year on year, while segment loss was ¥121 million, compared with a loss of ¥85 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue in New York State improved due to regulatory easing and other factors, but segment loss for the overseas directly operated business as a whole widened from ¥85 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥121 million. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「In New York State, U.S., revenue and segment profit improved from the previous consolidated fiscal year as COVID-19 vaccination progressed and restrictions on in-store dining and other regulations were eased.」
The overseas directly operated business, including New York State, U.S., saw revenue and segment profit improve from the previous year due to regulatory easing and other factors. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In New York State, U.S., segment loss improved from the previous year as COVID-19 vaccination progressed and restrictions on in-store dining and other regulations were eased.」
As vaccination progressed and restrictions on in-store dining were eased in New York State, U.S., segment loss for the overseas directly operated business improved from ¥215 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥200 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The overseas directly operated business remained in a difficult environment as the effects of the spread of COVID-19 continued and restrictions on in-store dining remained in place, particularly in New York State, U.S. However, segment loss improved as a result of measures including cost reductions. Revenue for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥404 million, down 34.4% year on year, and segment loss was ¥85 million, compared with a loss of ¥93 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Despite continued restrictions on in-store dining, the overseas directly operated business narrowed its segment loss from ¥93 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥85 million through cost reductions and other measures. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In New York, U.S., in particular, a state of emergency prohibited in-store dining at all stores, forcing the business to operate solely through delivery and takeout, among other measures. As a result, both revenue and profit fell substantially below the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The overseas directly operated business, including New York, saw a substantial deterioration in revenue and profit due to the prohibition of in-store dining and the restriction to delivery and takeout. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In New York, U.S., in particular, a state of emergency prohibited in-store dining at all stores, forcing the business to operate solely through delivery and takeout.」
In-store dining was prohibited at all stores in New York, and the overseas directly operated business posted an operating loss of ¥215 million for the first six months. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The company strengthened sales promotion and brand-awareness initiatives for its directly operated stores in Vietnam, and established a consolidated subsidiary in New Jersey and proceeded with preparations for opening new stores to expand its U.S. business.」
The company strengthened sales promotion and brand-awareness initiatives for its directly operated business in Vietnam, and proceeded with preparations for opening a new store in New Jersey, U.S. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition to continuing to operate directly operated stores in Vietnam, the company established a consolidated subsidiary in New Jersey and proceeded with preparations for opening new stores there to expand its U.S. business.」
The company continues to operate directly operated stores in Vietnam and prepare for new U.S. store openings through its consolidated subsidiary in New Jersey. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 24 July 2019, the company resolved to establish a consolidated subsidiary in New Jersey, U.S., and established it on 25 July 2019. The company currently directly operates 4 stores, including OOTOYA gohan-dokoro, in New York State, U.S. It decided to establish the consolidated subsidiary locally in preparation for directly operating OOTOYA gohan-dokoro stores in New Jersey, U.S.」
OOTOYA NJ L.L.C. was established on 25 July 2019 in preparation for directly operating stores in New Jersey, U.S. This represents concrete progress toward expanding the regions in which the U.S. directly operated business operates. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The overseas directly operated business opened 1 new store in Hong Kong. As of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, it had 13 stores: Hong Kong OOTOYA Co., Ltd. had 5 stores in Hong Kong, OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. had 3 stores in the Republic of Singapore, AMERICA OOTOYA INC. had 4 stores in New York State, U.S., and M OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. had 1 store in the Kingdom of Thailand. As a result, revenue for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,156 million, down 0.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥9 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥91 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The overseas directly operated business opened 1 new store in Hong Kong, and its overall operating result shifted from a loss in the same period of the previous year to a profit. No causal relationship with the standalone profit or loss for New York State is provided. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the overseas directly operated business for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,398 million, down 1.1% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥69 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The operating loss for the overseas directly operated business as a whole narrowed from ¥69 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥1 million, and also narrowed from ¥3 million in the previous quarter. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the overseas directly operated business had 12 stores: Hong Kong OOTOYA Co., Ltd. had 4 stores in Hong Kong, OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. had 3 stores in the Republic of Singapore, AMERICA OOTOYA INC. had 4 stores in New York State, U.S., and M OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. had 1 store in the Kingdom of Thailand. As a result, revenue for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥684 million, down 3.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥3 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥42 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The operating loss for the overseas directly operated business as a whole narrowed from ¥42 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥3 million. No standalone profit or loss for New York State, or causal relationship with this improvement, is provided. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「As of the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, the overseas directly operated business had 12 stores in operation: Hong Kong OOTOYA Co., Ltd. had 4 stores in Hong Kong, OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. had 3 stores in the Republic of Singapore, AMERICA OOTOYA INC. had 4 stores in New York State, U.S., and M OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. had 1 store in the Kingdom of Thailand. Revenue for the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,963 million, up 6.1% year on year, but the operating loss was ¥75 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥40 million in the previous year, mainly due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, particularly personnel costs.」
The number of overseas directly operated stores fell from 13 to 12, and the operating loss widened from ¥40 million to ¥75 million. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the overseas directly operated business had 13 stores in operation: Hong Kong OOTOYA Co., Ltd. had 4 stores in Hong Kong, OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. had 3 stores in the Republic of Singapore, AMERICA OOTOYA INC. had 5 stores in New York State, U.S., and M OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. had 1 store in the Kingdom of Thailand. Revenue for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,163 million, up 5.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥91 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥48 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While the overseas directly operated business posted higher revenue, its operating loss widened from ¥48 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥91 million. No causal relationship with the standalone profit or loss for New York State is provided. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the overseas directly operated business had 13 stores in operation: Hong Kong OOTOYA Co., Ltd. had 4 stores in Hong Kong, OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. had 3 stores in the Republic of Singapore, AMERICA OOTOYA INC. had 5 stores in New York State, U.S., and M OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. had 1 store in the Kingdom of Thailand. Revenue for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,413 million, up 3.6% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥69 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥46 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While the overseas directly operated business posted higher revenue, its operating loss widened from ¥46 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥69 million. No causal relationship with the standalone profit or loss for New York State is provided. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of the current consolidated fiscal year, the overseas directly operated business had 13 stores in operation: Hong Kong OOTOYA Co., Ltd. had 4 stores in Hong Kong, OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. had 3 stores in the Republic of Singapore, AMERICA OOTOYA INC. had 5 stores in New York State, U.S., and M OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. had 1 store in the Kingdom of Thailand. Revenue for the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,793 million, down 5.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥40 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥219 million in the previous year.」
Although the overseas directly operated business remained loss-making, its operating loss narrowed from ¥219 million in the previous year to ¥40 million. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥2,046 million, down 4.4% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥48 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥232 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The operating loss for the overseas directly operated business narrowed from ¥232 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥48 million. No causal relationship with the standalone profit or loss for New York State is provided. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥1,364 million, up 0.4% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥46 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥167 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The operating loss for the overseas directly operated business narrowed from ¥167 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥46 million, indicating progress in improving profitability. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥707 million, up 13.1% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥14 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥101 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The operating loss for the overseas directly operated business as a whole narrowed from ¥101 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥14 million. No standalone profit or loss for New York State, or causal relationship with this change, is provided. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will work to improve profitability in New York, U.S.」
Improving profitability in the U.S. business is identified as a priority, alongside opening new formats and establishing the OOTOYA restaurant business model.