Franchising the Shanghai Express Brand
First written in FY2017-Q1. 3 of 7 entries say "Dropped", first in 2026-05-15. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Dropped".
- FY2026DroppedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to restructure the earnings model, we closed all 5 stores of the delivery-format Shanghai Express brand.」
The company has stated that it closed all 5 “上海エクスプレス” stores, ending its previous expansion strategy for the brand through franchising. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As an initiative implemented during the current fiscal year, the company transferred 1 store under the Chinese delivery brand “上海エクスプレス” to a franchise arrangement.」
The company specifically stated that it transferred 1 “上海エクスプレス” store to a franchise arrangement. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In the delivery division, the company decided to concentrate personnel and other management resources on highly profitable stores by transferring 1 store to a franchise owner.」
The company has stated that it transferred 1 store in the delivery division to a franchise owner. The filing does not specify the brand. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the delivery business, the company transferred 2 stores under the Chinese delivery brand “上海エクスプレス” and 1 store under the corporate boxed-meal delivery brand “菱膳,” for a total of 3 stores, to franchise owners.」
In addition to 2 “上海エクスプレス” stores, the company transferred 1 “菱膳” store to a franchise owner, expanding the scope of its franchise model. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「As part of further growth, the company has franchised 2 stores under the “上海エクスプレス” brand.」
The company has for the first time stated that it franchised 2 stores as a means of growing the brand.