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Strengthening Existing Stores, Store Development and Withdrawal from Unprofitable Stores

First written in FY2017-Q1. 37 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.

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Store openings focused on location and profitability and rationalization of unprofitable storesA theme 72 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 78 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the interim accounting period, the company closed 1 store, resulting in 87 stores at the end of the period.」

    The company closed 1 store during the interim accounting period, leaving 87 stores at the end of the period. Specific progress was reported on store restructuring and the withdrawal from unprofitable stores.
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Capital expenditure during the fiscal year focused on medium- to long-term profitability. As part of the management strategy, the company promoted a scrap-and-build approach, resulting in the closure of 4 stores.」

    During the fiscal year, 4 stores were closed: 2 ザめしや stores, 1 めしや食堂 store and 1 讃岐製麺 store.
  3. 2026-04-30AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders

    「During the fiscal year, the Company closed 4 stores, bringing the number of stores at period-end to 88.」

    店舗再編・不採算店舗撤退について、4店舗の閉店と期末店舗数88店舗という新たな実績を示した。
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding store expansion during the interim accounting period, 1 store closed, resulting in 91 stores at period-end.」

    Progress was made in restructuring existing stores and withdrawing from unprofitable locations, with 1 store closed during the interim accounting period and the number of stores brought to 91 at period-end.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, 3 stores were closed, resulting in a period-end store count of 92.」

    Concrete progress in reorganizing existing stores and withdrawing from unprofitable locations was reported, with 3 stores closed during the fiscal year, bringing the period-end store count to 92.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the interim accounting period, 2 stores were closed, resulting in a period-end store count of 93.」

    Regarding store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations, the company closed 2 stores during the interim accounting period, bringing the period-end store count to 93.
  7. FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the first quarter, 1 store was closed, resulting in a period-end store count of 94.」

    Concrete progress in store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations was reported, with 1 store closed during the first quarter, bringing the period-end store count to 94.
  8. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「To emphasize medium- to long-term profitability, capital investment during the fiscal year focused on the scrap-and-build strategy, one of the company’s management strategies, resulting in 2 stores converted to different formats and 21 store closures.」

    Concrete progress in the scrap-and-build strategy was reported, with 2 stores converted to different formats and 21 stores closed during the fiscal year.
  9. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the third quarter, 12 stores were closed, resulting in a period-end store count of 104.」

    Regarding store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations, the company closed 12 stores during the cumulative period through the third quarter, bringing the period-end store count to 104.
  10. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the second quarter, 5 stores were closed, resulting in a period-end store count of 111.」

    Regarding store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations, the company closed 5 stores during the cumulative period through the second quarter, bringing the period-end store count to 111.
  11. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the first quarter, 3 stores were closed, resulting in a period-end store count of 113.」

    Regarding the measures to strengthen existing stores and withdraw from unprofitable locations, the company closed 3 stores during the cumulative period through the first quarter, bringing the period-end store count to 113.
  12. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「By format, new openings comprised 2 「街かど屋」stores and 2 「Other」stores under the takeout-only 「寿司一番地」format, for a total of 4 stores. One 「Other」store under the 「定食屋よつ葉」format was converted to a different format. Closures comprised 1 「ザめしや」store, 1 「讃岐製麺」store, and 2 「寿司一番地」stores, for a total of 4 stores.」

    The breakdown of new openings, format conversions, and closures by format was disclosed, providing details of the store reorganization carried out.
  13. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「At the end of the third quarter accounting period, the store count stood at 118, reflecting an increase of 1 「寿司一番地」format store and a decrease of 1 「ザめしや」format store following the expiration of its lease.」

    As part of store development and reorganization, the company added 1 「寿司一番地」store and reduced the number of 「ザめしや」stores by 1 following the expiration of its lease.
  14. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The store count at period-end was 118, reflecting an increase of 2 「街かど屋」format stores in expressway parking areas and 1 「寿司一番地」format store, and a decrease of 1 「讃岐製麺」format store following the expiration of its lease.」

    As part of new store openings and store reorganization, the company added 2 「街かど屋」stores and 1 「寿司一番地」store, and reduced the number of 「讃岐製麺」stores by 1.
  15. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「To emphasize medium- to long-term profitability, capital investment during the fiscal year focused on the scrap-and-build strategy, one of the company’s management strategies, resulting in 4 new store openings, 1 store converted to a different format, and 5 store closures.」

    Concrete progress in the scrap-and-build strategy was reported, with 4 new stores opened, 1 store converted to a different format, and 5 stores closed. The period-end store count was 116.
  16. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「At the end of the third quarter accounting period, the store count stood at 118, reflecting an increase of 4 permanent 「寿司一番地」format stores and decreases of 1 「ザめしや」format store and 2 「街かど屋」format stores following the expiration of their leases.」

    Concrete progress in store development and reorganization was reported, with 4 「寿司一番地」stores added, while 1 「ザめしや」store and 2 「街かど屋」stores were removed following the expiration of their leases, bringing the period-end store count to 118.
  17. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「At the end of the second quarter accounting period, the store count stood at 121, reflecting an increase of 1 event-based 「寿司一番地」format store.」

    The number of event-based 「寿司一番地」format stores increased by 1, bringing the period-end store count to 121. Concrete progress in store development was reported.
  18. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「At the end of the first quarter accounting period, the store count stood at 120, reflecting an increase of 3 event-based 「寿司一番地」format stores.」

    The number of event-based 「寿司一番地」format stores increased by 3, bringing the store count at period-end to 120. Concrete progress in store development and reorganization was reported.
  19. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the third quarter, 9 stores were closed, resulting in a store count of 118.」

    Concrete progress in strengthening existing stores and withdrawing from unprofitable locations was reported, with 9 stores closed during the cumulative period through the third quarter, bringing the store count to 118.
  20. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the second quarter, 8 stores were closed, resulting in a store count of 119.」

    Concrete progress in strengthening existing stores and withdrawing from unprofitable locations was reported, with 8 stores closed during the cumulative period through the second quarter, bringing the store count to 119.
  21. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the company is strengthening existing stores, including the 「街かど屋」set-meal format, centered on the concept of one soup and three dishes and using seasonal ingredients, and the 「ザめしや」cafeteria format, which focuses on freshly prepared menus, while withdrawing from unprofitable locations.」

    The company continues to strengthen existing stores and withdraw from unprofitable locations, and closed 1 store during the cumulative period through the first quarter. Capital investment in renovated stores also increased, indicating concrete progress in store reorganization and the strengthening of existing stores.
  22. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「To emphasize medium- to long-term profitability, capital investment during the fiscal year focused on the scrap-and-build strategy, one of the company’s management strategies, resulting in 2 new store openings, 1 store converted to a different format, and 1 store closure.」

    Concrete progress in the scrap-and-build strategy was reported, with 2 new stores opened, 1 store converted to a different format, and 1 store closed during the fiscal year. Total capital investment was ¥331.712 million.
  23. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the third quarter, 2 new stores were opened and 1 store was closed, resulting in a store count of 127.」

    Concrete progress in store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations was reported, with 2 new stores opened and 1 store closed during the cumulative period through the third quarter, bringing the store count to 127.
  24. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the second quarter, 1 new store was opened and 1 store was closed, resulting in a store count of 126.」

    The company continues its policy of strengthening existing stores, developing stores, and withdrawing from unprofitable locations. During the cumulative period through the second quarter, it opened 1 new store and closed 1 store, bringing the store count to 126.
  25. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「In parallel, the company is strengthening existing stores, including 「ザめしや」, a cafeteria format focused on freshly prepared menus, while pursuing store development and withdrawing from unprofitable locations. During the cumulative period through the first quarter, there were no applicable new openings or closures, and the store count remained unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year at 126.」

    The company continues its policy of strengthening existing stores, developing stores, and withdrawing from unprofitable locations. There were no new openings or closures during the quarter, and the store count remained at 126.
  26. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「To emphasize medium- to long-term profitability, capital investment during the fiscal year focused on the scrap-and-build strategy, one of the company’s management strategies, resulting in 4 new store openings and 3 store closures.」

    Concrete progress in the scrap-and-build strategy was reported, with 4 new stores opened and 3 stores closed during the fiscal year.
  27. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the company is developing stores centered on 「街かど屋」, a low-priced set-meal format focused on high quality and flavor using seasonal ingredients, under the concept of one soup and three dishes. In parallel, it is strengthening existing stores, including 「ザめしや」, which focuses on freshly prepared menus, while pursuing store development and withdrawing from unprofitable locations. During the cumulative period through the third quarter, 4 new stores were opened and 2 stores were closed, resulting in a store count of 127.」

    The company continues to strengthen existing stores, develop stores, and withdraw from unprofitable locations. During the cumulative period through the third quarter, it opened 4 new stores and closed 2 stores.
  28. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the company is developing stores centered on 「街かど屋」, an affordable set-meal format focused on high quality and flavor using seasonal ingredients, under the concept of one soup and three dishes. In parallel, it is strengthening existing stores, including 「ザめしや」, which focuses on freshly prepared menus, while pursuing store development and withdrawing from unprofitable locations. During the cumulative period through the second quarter, 3 new stores were opened, resulting in a store count of 128.」

    The company continues to strengthen existing stores, develop stores, and withdraw from unprofitable locations. During the cumulative period through the second quarter, it opened 3 new stores, bringing the store count to 128.
  29. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In parallel, the company is strengthening existing stores, including 「ザめしや」, which focuses on freshly prepared menus, while pursuing store development and withdrawing from unprofitable locations. During the cumulative period through the first quarter, 2 new stores were opened, resulting in a store count of 127.」

    The company continues to strengthen existing stores, develop stores, and withdraw from unprofitable locations. During the first quarter, it opened 2 new stores, bringing the store count to 127.
  30. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「To emphasize medium- to long-term profitability, capital investment during the fiscal year focused on the scrap-and-build strategy, one of the company’s management strategies, resulting in 5 new store openings and 2 store closures.」

    During the fiscal year, the company opened 5 new 「街かど屋」stores and closed 2 stores, 1 each under the 「ザめしや」 and 「街かど屋」formats.
  31. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the third quarter, 4 new stores were opened and 2 stores were closed, resulting in a store count of 124.」

    During the cumulative period through the third quarter, the company opened 4 new stores and closed 2 stores, increasing the store count from 123 in the previous quarter to 124.
  32. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the second quarter, 3 new stores were opened and 2 stores were closed, resulting in a store count of 123.」

    Concrete progress in store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations was reported, with 3 new stores opened and 2 stores closed during the cumulative period through the second quarter.
  33. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the first quarter, 1 new store was opened and 1 store was closed, resulting in a store count of 122.」

    During the first quarter, the company opened 1 new store and closed 1 store, making concrete progress in reorganizing its store network.
  34. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「To emphasize medium- to long-term profitability, capital investment during the fiscal year focused on the scrap-and-build strategy, one of the company’s management strategies, resulting in 2 new store openings and 4 store closures.」

    Concrete progress in the scrap-and-build strategy was reported, with 2 new stores opened and 4 stores closed during the fiscal year, including 1 「街かど屋」store.
  35. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the third quarter, 1 new store was opened and 4 stores were closed, resulting in a store count of 121.」

    Concrete progress in store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations was reported, with 1 new store opened and 4 stores closed, bringing the store count to 121.
  36. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative period through the second quarter, 1 new store was opened and 3 stores were closed, resulting in a store count of 122.」

    Concrete progress in store development and the withdrawal from unprofitable locations was reported, with 1 new store opened and 3 stores closed during the quarter.
  37. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「In parallel, the company is strengthening existing stores, including 「ザめしや」, which focuses on freshly prepared menus, while pursuing store development and withdrawing from unprofitable locations.」

    The company is concurrently strengthening existing formats, developing new stores, and withdrawing from unprofitable locations.
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