Global Expansion into ASEAN, Greater China and North America
First written in FY2016. 19 of 27 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-15.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- 2026-10-15Softenedwww.marr.jp
「CREATE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS INC.<3387> transfers all shares of its subsidiary 香港創造餐飲管理 to a local company」
It was reported that transferring the Hong Kong business among its overseas operations had somewhat narrowed the scope of its global business expansion. - FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Hazelwood Food + Drink, a modern American restaurant brand operating 6 locations mainly in Minnesota, joined the group in July. We also opened Wildflower's first new store after joining the group, the Thunderbird location in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, with know-how and support from our Singapore subsidiary, we steadily expanded our overseas platform, including by opening the first MACCHA HOUSE Matcha-kan franchise store in Jakarta, Indonesia.」
The Company acquired Hazelwood Food + Drink's 6 locations, opened Wildflower's first new store since its acquisition, and opened MACCHA HOUSE's first franchise location in Jakarta, Indonesia. The overseas category reached 60 locations and revenue of ¥14,416 million, as the Company expanded its operations in North America and Asia. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to promoting PMI at North American brand Wildflower, the company is laying the groundwork for expansion into regions with high growth potential, including by signing a basic agreement for franchise development in Indonesia.」
The company has demonstrated concrete progress in overseas expansion through PMI at Wildflower and a basic agreement for franchise development in Indonesia. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The overseas business consists primarily of stores operated by CREATE RESTAURANTS ASIA PTE.LTD. in Singapore, 香港創造餐飲管理有限公司 in Hong Kong, and Il Fornaio (America) LLC and Create Restaurants DE LLC (Wildflower) in the United States.」
Overseas category revenue was ¥12,698 million and the total number of stores was 65. Compared with overseas revenue of ¥9,865 million and 52 stores in the same period of the previous year, the scale of the overseas business, centered on North America and Asia, has expanded. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The company aims to double the group’s current overseas revenue ratio within 5 years, with M&A as the main driver. In addition to expanding its existing operations in North America and Asia, it plans to enter Europe. It intends to pursue global federation management by bringing into the group brands supported by local customers in each region and localizing the management teams.」
The company has expanded the objectives and scope of its overseas strategy from its existing focus on North America and Asia to doubling the overseas revenue ratio within 5 years, entering Europe, acquiring local brands and localizing management teams. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company currently operates 52 stores overseas, mainly in the United States and Singapore, and views expansion of its North American business base through M&A as a key pillar of its growth strategy. 一幻 is one of Hokkaido Sapporo’s leading ramen brands, known for its distinctive soup that concentrates the umami and flavor of sweet shrimp and highly regarded by customers as a one-of-a-kind offering. In addition to its flagship Sapporo store, opened in 2008, it operates a total of 10 stores in Japan and overseas, including at New Chitose Airport, in Tokyo, Taiwan and Hong Kong.」
The acquisition of Wildflower in North America expanded the group’s overseas operations, while the group also added the 一幻 brand, including its 10 stores in Japan and overseas and its operations in Taiwan and Hong Kong. This represents concrete progress in expanding the overseas business base through North American M&A and in Asia. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「The group currently has company-operated bases in 2 Asian countries and 1 North American country, and regards continued overseas expansion as one of its key challenges. Through autonomous management by each operating base, portfolio diversification through M&A and new store openings, and the acquisition of a global talent network to support management, the group aims to strengthen its foundation in global markets and pursue a “global federation management” model.」
While defining its overseas company-operated bases as 2 Asian countries and 1 North American country, the company is advancing expansion through franchising and new store openings in Hong Kong, Thailand and elsewhere, and is repositioning its overseas strategy in the context of global federation management. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company actively opened franchise stores in Hong Kong without making investments, as well as contract-operated stores including restaurants at golf courses.」
The company opened franchise stores in Hong Kong without making investments, translating its overseas expansion strategy into concrete store-opening results. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company opened 「もみじ茶屋」 in Hong Kong, 「更科堀井」 in the United States and 「かごの屋」 in Thailand, opening 4 new stores and closing 3. As a result, revenue for this category was ¥12,340 million and the number of consolidated stores was 55.」
The company opened 4 new overseas stores, including in Thailand, bringing the number of consolidated overseas stores to 55. This indicates progress in the physical expansion of its North American and Asian operations. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「The group currently operates stores in 3 Asian countries and 1 North American country, and regards continued overseas expansion as one of its key challenges. Through autonomous management by each operating base, portfolio diversification through M&A and new store openings, and the acquisition of a global talent network to support management, the group aims to strengthen its foundation in global markets and pursue a “global federation management” model.」
The company has defined its overseas footprint as operations in 3 Asian countries and 1 North American country, and is redefining its strategy around a “global federation management” model based on autonomous management, M&A, new store openings and a global talent network. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「On 30 September 2019, the company acquired all equity interests in Il Fornaio (America) LLC and made it a subsidiary.」
The company acquired all equity interests in Il Fornaio (America) LLC, which operates 20 stores in North America, demonstrating concrete progress toward establishing a North American business platform. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, the company will actively pursue opportunities, particularly in North America, led by the North America Business Investment Promotion Office established in February 2019. In Asia, it will also consider expansion through FC and JV arrangements in addition to M&A.」
For overseas expansion, the company specified region-specific methods: establishing the North America Business Investment Promotion Office and sourcing opportunities in North America, and pursuing M&A, FC and JV arrangements in Asia. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company opened stores including 「しゃぶ菜」 in Singapore and Hong Kong, opening 4 new stores and closing 8. As a result, revenue for this category was ¥2,834 million and the number of consolidated stores was 30.」
The company opened 4 new stores in Singapore and Hong Kong while closing 8 stores, bringing the number of consolidated overseas stores to 30. Overseas expansion and store rationalization are proceeding in parallel. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company opened 5 new stores, including 「ＭＡＣＣＨＡ ＨＯＵＳＥ」, in Hong Kong and closed 3 stores. As a result, revenue for this category was ¥3,167 million and the number of consolidated stores was 34.」
The company opened 5 new stores overseas, mainly in Hong Kong, bringing the number of consolidated overseas stores to 34. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「From the first quarter consolidated accounting period, the company also added the 2 stores of 台湾創造餐飲股份有限公司 to the scope of consolidation.」
The company continues to describe the inclusion of the Taiwan subsidiary’s 2 stores in the scope of consolidation, but no new region or additional expansion results are indicated. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「From the first quarter consolidated accounting period, the company also added the 2 stores of 台湾創造餐飲股份有限公司 to the scope of consolidation.」
The company has again described the consolidation of the Taiwan subsidiary and the addition of 2 stores from the first quarter. No milestone for expansion into a new region is indicated. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「From the current fiscal year, 台湾創造餐飲股份有限公司, previously an unconsolidated subsidiary, has been included in the scope of consolidation because its importance has increased.」
The Taiwan subsidiary was brought into the scope of consolidation as its importance increased. This indicates progress in consolidating the group’s business base in Greater China. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company will promote global expansion into ASEAN, Greater China and North America by enhancing the management of its operating bases.」
The company has indicated a policy of promoting expansion into the three regions by enhancing the management of its overseas bases.