Improvement in existing stores through refurbishments and the closure of unprofitable stores
First written in FY2017-Q2. 37 of 41 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For new openings, the company opened “Lamb Rack Tokyo (ラムラック東京)” in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, in May 2026. For renovations, it reopened “寿司と天ぷらと樽酒 四条烏丸店” in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, in March 2026 and “Meat & (ミート アンド)” in Naka-ku, Nagoya, in August.」
1 new store was opened and 2 existing stores were renovated, advancing concrete improvements to existing stores through store renovations and format expansion. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Major interior renovation work was carried out at "GAPPO品川" (Minato-ku, Tokyo) and "サーモンパンチ栄" (Naka-ku, Nagoya) in April 2025; at "吉珍棲" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) and "燦家ルーセント" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) in May; and at "THE ONE AND ONLY" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) in June. As part of the renovations, in July, "寿司と串とわたくし 栄店" was reopened as "寿司と串と樽酒 栄店"; in August, "MITSUBACHI" was reopened as "イチバのウラ"; and in January, "焼肉ゆたか" was reopened as "スタミナ焼肉ニューサンヤ."」
Major renovation work was carried out at 5 existing stores, and 3 stores were renovated into different formats. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, we worked on renovating existing stores. In April 2025, major interior renovation work was carried out at "GAPPO品川" (Minato-ku, Tokyo) and "サーモンパンチ栄" (Naka-ku, Nagoya), and in May, at "吉珍棲" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) and "燦家ルーセント" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya). As part of the renovations, in July 2025, "寿司と串とわたくし栄町店" was reopened as "寿司と串と樽酒," and in August, "MITSUBACHI" was reopened as "イチバのウラ."」
Major interior renovation work was carried out at 4 existing stores, and 2 stores were reopened under different formats. We are making concrete progress in improving existing stores through renovations and format conversions. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We also worked on renovating existing stores. In May 2024, major interior renovation work was carried out at "三枡三蔵" (Sendai, Miyagi) and "芋蔵" (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo); in June, at "芋蔵" (Toshima-ku, Tokyo); in August, at "芋蔵" (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo); and in February 2025, at "てしごと屋" (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya). As part of the renovations, in June 2024, "うしじま洋食店" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) was reopened as "REGOLITH," and in October, "くぐる" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) was reopened as "ほっこり別邸."」
Major interior renovation work was carried out at 5 existing stores, and 2 stores were renovated into different formats. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, "猿Cafe" (Machida, Tokyo) was closed in March 2024; "猿Cafe" (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) in May; "芋蔵" (Minato-ku, Tokyo) in June; and "あげ松" (Kariya, Aichi), "芋蔵" (Yokohama, Kanagawa), "まきびし" (Kariya, Aichi) and "金べこ" (Toyota, Aichi) in August.」
As part of initiatives to improve existing stores and streamline the store portfolio, 7 stores were closed during the interim consolidated accounting period, advancing the renovation and streamlining of unprofitable and other target stores. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, we worked on renovating existing stores. In May 2024, major interior renovation work was carried out at "三枡三蔵" (Sendai, Miyagi) and "芋蔵" (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). In addition, "猿Cafe" (Machida, Tokyo) was closed in March 2024, and "猿Cafe" (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) was closed in May.」
While major interior renovation work was carried out at 2 existing stores, 2 猿Cafe stores were closed, advancing the renovation and store-portfolio streamlining initiatives. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of the renovations, in March 2023, "メンタイキック" (Naka-ku, Nagoya) was reopened as "マリナラ," and "UMEHA" (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya) as "ほっこり"; in August, "サーモンパンチ" (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya) was reopened as "寿司と串とわたくし"; in September, "サーモンパンチ" (Naka-ku, Nagoya) was reopened as "てしごと家"; in October, "サーモンパンチ" (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) was reopened as "渋谷ちゃんぷる～," and "芋蔵" (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto) as "ほっこり"; in December, "芋蔵" (Nishi-ku, Nagoya) was reopened as "くぐる"; and in February 2024, "きばくもん" (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya) was reopened as "てしごと家," and "大阪王将" (Meito-ku, Nagoya) as "つづみや."」
Over the full year, 9 stores were renovated, converting existing stores into multiple specialized formats. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to openings and closures of directly operated stores during the cumulative third-quarter period, 1 new store was opened, 6 stores were renovated and 10 stores were closed.」
As part of initiatives to improve existing stores and streamline the store portfolio, 6 stores were renovated and 10 stores were closed during the cumulative third-quarter period. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the second quarter cumulative consolidated period, the company opened 2 new stores, renovated 3 stores and closed 8 stores.」
As part of initiatives to improve existing stores and streamline the store portfolio, 2 new stores were opened, 3 stores were renovated and 8 stores were closed during the cumulative second-quarter period. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food service business, the company worked to renovate existing stores. As part of these renovations, in March 2023, it reopened “Mentaikick” (Naka-ku, Nagoya) as “Marinara” and “UMEHA” (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya) as “Hokkori.”」
The company changed the formats and renovated 2 existing stores, changing “Mentaikick” to “Marinara” and “UMEHA” to “Hokkori.” - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the consolidated fiscal year, the company opened 4 new stores, renovated 7 stores and closed 16 stores.」
As measures to improve existing stores and rationalize the store network, the company renovated 7 stores and closed 16 stores for the full year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the third quarter cumulative consolidated period, the company opened 3 new stores, renovated 5 stores and closed 12 stores.」
From March through November 2022, the company opened 3 new stores, renovated 5 stores and closed 12 stores, making tangible progress in improving existing stores and rationalizing the store network. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the second quarter cumulative consolidated period, the company opened 1 new store, renovated 2 stores and closed 10 stores.」
As measures to improve existing stores and rationalize the store network, the company opened 1 new store, renovated 2 stores and closed 10 stores during the second quarter cumulative period. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the first quarter cumulative consolidated period, the company opened 1 new store and closed 4 stores.」
As measures to improve existing stores and rationalize the store network, the company opened new stores and closed 4 stores. No renovations were reported this time. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group opened 8 new directly operated stores, renovated 12 stores and closed 21 stores.」
The company implemented measures to improve existing stores and rationalize the store network throughout the year, renovating 12 stores and closing 21 stores. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the third quarter cumulative consolidated period, the company opened 7 new stores, renovated 12 stores and closed 20 stores.」
During the third quarter cumulative period, the company opened 7 new stores, renovated 12 stores and closed 20 stores, making tangible progress in improving existing stores and rationalizing the store network. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the second quarter cumulative consolidated period, the company opened 5 new stores, renovated 10 stores and closed 15 stores.」
During the second quarter cumulative period, the company opened 5 new stores, renovated 10 stores and closed 15 stores, making tangible progress in improving existing stores and rationalizing the store network. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures during the first quarter cumulative consolidated period, the company renovated 3 stores and closed 11 stores.」
As measures to improve existing stores and rationalize the store network, the company renovated 3 stores and closed 11 stores in the first quarter. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 16 new stores, renovated 8 stores and closed 11 stores.」
The company combined the rationalization of unprofitable and other stores with existing-store improvements, renovating 8 stores and closing 11 stores for the full year. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 10 new stores, renovated 1 store and closed 3 stores.」
Alongside new store openings, the company progressed with existing-store improvements and store rationalization by renovating 1 store and closing 3 stores. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended 31 May, the Group opened 4 new directly operated stores, renovated 2 stores and closed 1 store. As a result, as of the end of May 2020, it operated 69 business formats and 142 stores (139 in Japan and 3 overseas).」
The company continued improving existing stores and rationalizing its store network through a combination of new openings, renovations and closures, renovating 2 stores and closing 1 store in the first quarter. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, the company actively proceeded with the rationalization of unprofitable stores, mainly in shopping centers, and the renovation of stores into better-performing formats. It also worked to reduce administrative costs by reviewing its organizational structure and reducing the number of divisions.」
The company actively proceeded with the rationalization of unprofitable stores, mainly in shopping centers, and the renovation of stores into better-performing formats, while also working to reduce administrative costs by reducing the number of divisions. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 2 new stores, renovated 8 stores and closed 4 stores.」
The company opened 2 new company-operated stores, renovated 8 stores and closed 4 stores, making tangible progress in improving existing stores. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 1 new store, renovated 8 stores and closed 2 stores.」
During the second quarter cumulative period, the company opened 1 new store, renovated 8 stores and closed 2 stores, making tangible progress in improving existing stores. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 1 new store, renovated 7 stores and closed 1 store.」
The company continued renovations and closures related to existing-store improvements, renovating 7 stores and closing 1 store in the first quarter. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 8 new stores, renovated 16 stores and closed 9 stores.」
The company continued renovations and closures related to existing-store improvements, renovating 16 stores and closing 9 stores during the consolidated fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 7 new stores, renovated 14 stores and closed 5 stores.」
The company continued renovations and closures related to existing-store improvements, renovating 14 stores and closing 5 stores during the third quarter cumulative period. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 2 new stores, renovated 11 stores and closed 5 stores.」
The company continued renovations and closures related to existing-store improvements, renovating 11 stores and closing 5 stores during the second quarter cumulative period. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to company-operated store openings and closures, the company opened 1 new store, renovated 6 stores and closed 4 stores.」
The company continued renovations and closures related to existing-store improvements, renovating 6 stores and closing 4 stores in the first quarter. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to store openings and closures, the company opened 7 new stores, renovated 5 stores and closed 6 stores.」
The company continued renovations and the closure of unprofitable and other target stores related to existing-store improvements, renovating 5 stores and closing 6 stores during the period. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company also opened 5 new stores, renovated 1 store and closed 6 stores.」
The company continued renovations and closures related to existing-store improvements, renovating 1 store and closing 6 stores during the period. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company also opened 2 new stores, renovated 1 store and closed 1 store.」
The company continued initiatives to improve its store network through new openings, renovations and store closures. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company also focused on improving existing stores by reopening renovated locations and closing unprofitable stores.」
The company reiterated its focus on improving existing stores through renovations and the closure of unprofitable stores. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company also focused on improving existing stores by reopening renovated locations and closing unprofitable stores.」
The company reiterated its focus on improving existing stores through renovations and the closure of unprofitable stores. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「The company also focused on improving existing stores by reopening renovated locations and closing unprofitable stores.」
As measures for existing stores, the company specified reopening renovated locations and closing unprofitable stores, and stated that it had focused on improving existing stores.