Store operating model based on a 50:50 mix of company-operated and franchised stores
First written in FY2017. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
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- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Maintaining a 50:50 ratio of directly operated and franchise stores gives directly operated stores the advantage of serving as testing grounds for new initiatives and facilitating staff exchanges with nearby stores, while franchise stores have the major advantage of being able to operate with a strong local focus. These strengths are being utilized more effectively.」
The Company reaffirmed its 50:50 directly operated-to-franchise store operating model and the division of functions between them. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Maintaining a 50:50 ratio of directly operated and franchise stores gives directly operated stores the advantage of serving as testing grounds for new initiatives and facilitating staff exchanges with nearby stores, while franchise stores have the major advantage of being able to operate with a strong local focus. These strengths are being utilized more effectively.」
The business description reiterates the 50:50 directly operated-to-franchise store operating model and the division of functions between the two. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Maintaining a 50:50 ratio of directly operated and franchise stores gives directly operated stores the advantage of serving as testing grounds for new initiatives and facilitating staff exchanges with nearby stores, while franchise stores have the major advantage of being able to operate with a strong local focus. These strengths are being utilized more effectively.」
The Company describes its 50:50 directly operated-to-franchise store model as a policy that combines the testing function of directly operated stores with the local focus of franchise stores.