Expanding the Operating Base Through Franchising
First written in FY2016. 14 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 4 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Net decrease in franchise stores for the full fiscal yearAnnual report
「In addition, franchise stores increased by 14 through openings and decreased by 23 through closures, resulting in a net decrease of 9 stores.」
In FY2026, 14 franchise stores were opened and 23 were closed, resulting in a net decrease of 9 stores. - 2026-05-11OtherRevision of earnings forecasts
「In addition, franchise stores increased by 14 through openings and decreased by 23 through closures, resulting in a net decrease of 9 stores.」
The company reported franchise store openings and closures and a net decrease of 9 stores. - FY2026-H1Net decrease in franchise stores during the interim periodAnnual report
「Franchise stores were opened at 9 locations and closed at 16 locations, resulting in a net decrease of 7 stores.」
During the interim period, 9 franchise stores were opened and 16 were closed, resulting in a net decrease of 7 stores. - FY2025Net decrease in franchise stores for the full fiscal yearAnnual report
「Franchise stores were opened at 15 locations and closed at 27 locations, resulting in a net decrease of 12 stores.」
In the fiscal year ending March 2025, 15 franchise stores were opened and 27 were closed, resulting in a net decrease of 12 stores. - FY2025-H1No net change in the number of franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores were opened at 7 locations and closed at 7 locations, resulting in no net change.」
Franchise stores were opened at 7 locations and closed at 7 locations, resulting in no net change. - FY2024Net decrease in franchise stores for the full fiscal yearAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net decrease of 10 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was 1,202, including 748 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores decreased by 10 stores net for the full year, bringing the number of FC stores at period-end to 748. - FY2024-Q3Net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net decrease of 2 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,211, including 756 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores decreased by 2 stores net during the first 3 quarters, bringing the number of FC stores at period-end to 756. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 1 store. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,209, including 759 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 1 store net, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 759. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 2 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,211, including 760 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 2 stores net, bringing the number of stores at period-end to 760. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 5 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was 1,208, including 758 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 5 stores net for the full year, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 758. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 4 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,210, including 757 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 4 stores net during the first 3 quarters, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 757. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 5 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,210, including 758 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 5 stores net during the first 2 quarters, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 758 and the total number of stores to 1,210. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 3 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,208, including 756 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 3 stores net in the first quarter, bringing the number of stores at period-end to 756. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 3 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,202, including 753 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 3 stores net during the first 3 quarters, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 753 and the total number of stores to 1,202. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 5 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,199, including 755 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 5 stores net during the first 2 quarters, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 755. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 7 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,201, including 757 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 7 stores net in the first quarter, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 757. - FY2021Update to Franchisee NumbersAnnual report
「The company supplies household electrical products and other goods to its franchise partners (EDION Corporation: 748 stores; サンキュー: 1 store).」
The disclosed number of stores operated by franchise partners was 748 for EDION Corporation and 1 for サンキュー. - FY2021-Q2Net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net decrease of 2 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,186, including 749 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores decreased by 2 stores net during the first 2 quarters, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 749. - FY2021-Q1Net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net decrease of 1 store.」
Franchise stores decreased by 1 store net in the first quarter. - FY2020Update to Franchisee NumbersAnnual report
「The company supplies household electrical products and other goods to its franchise partners (EDION Corporation: 750 stores; サンキュー: 1 store).」
The disclosed number of stores operated by franchise partners was 750 for EDION Corporation and 1 for サンキュー. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 3 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,191, including 758 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 3 stores net during the first 3 quarters, bringing the number of franchise stores at period-end to 758 and the total number of stores to 1,191. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 2 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,187, including 757 franchise stores.」
The number of franchise stores at the end of the second quarter was 757, a net increase of 2 stores for the year to date. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 3 stores. As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,194, including 758 franchise stores.」
Franchise stores increased by 3 stores net in the first quarter, bringing the number of stores at period-end to 758. - FY2019Update to Franchisee NumbersAnnual report
「The company supplies household electrical products and other goods to its franchise partners (EDION Corporation: 754 stores; サンキュー: 1 store).」
The disclosed franchise partners were EDION Corporation, with 754 stores, and サンキュー, with 1 store. - FY2019-Q2Update to Franchisee NumbersAnnual report
「As a result, the total number of stores at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated accounting period was 1,190, including 759 franchise stores.」
At the end of the second quarter, there were 759 franchise stores and 1,190 stores in total. - FY2019-Q1Net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores recorded a net decrease of 1 store.」
Franchise stores recorded a net decrease of 1 store in the first quarter. - FY2018-Q3No net change in the number of franchise storesAnnual report
「The number of franchise stores was unchanged from the end of the previous period, as the numbers of additions and closures were the same.」
The numbers of franchise store openings and closures were the same, resulting in no net change from the end of the previous period. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores recorded a net increase of 1 store.」
Following a net decrease in the previous fiscal year and a net increase in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, franchise stores also recorded a net increase of 1 store in the second quarter. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Franchise stores recorded a net increase of 1 store.」
Franchise stores increased by a net 1 store in the first quarter, reversing the net decrease of 15 stores in the previous fiscal year. - FY2017Continued net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores recorded a net decrease of 15 stores.」
Despite setting out a policy of expanding the franchise network, the Company recorded a net decrease of 15 stores during the fiscal year, leaving 761 franchise stores at period-end. - FY2017-Q3Continued net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores recorded a net decrease of 9 stores.」
Franchise stores decreased by a net 9 stores by the end of the third quarter ended 31 December. - FY2017-Q2Continued net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores recorded a net decrease of 12 stores.」
Franchise stores decreased by a net 12 stores by the end of the second quarter ended 30 September. - FY2017-Q1Net decrease in franchise storesAnnual report
「Franchise stores recorded a net decrease of 11 stores.」
The number of franchise stores decreased by a net 11 stores from 776 at the end of the previous fiscal year. No change in the policy of expansion itself was stated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We operate a chain of stores under franchise agreements based on our proprietary system, with the aim of expanding our management base through partnerships with other companies that share our management philosophy while pursuing mutual prosperity.」
We operate a franchise network that includes product supply, management expertise, assistance with sales, delivery, and after-sales services, as well as training and guidance.