Strengthening the Domestic Business Base and Improving Profitability
First written in FY2016. 29 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group worked to deliver an exciting food experience in Japan and overseas through a high-value-added product strategy and initiatives to enhance brand value. As a result, revenue reached a record ¥27,871.5 million, up 3.9% from the prior fiscal year, and the Marugame Seimen and Domestic Other segments also set new record highs.」
Contributions from high-value-added products, enhanced brand value, and new stores resulted in record consolidated revenue and record revenue at Marugame Seimen and Domestic Other for the fiscal year ending March 2026. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue reached a record high for the interim period of ¥14,180.9 million, up 6.0% year on year, and both the Marugame Seimen and Domestic Other segments also set new record highs. Revenue increased in both segments due to strong existing stores and contributions from new stores.」
Supported by strong existing stores and contributions from new stores, revenue at Marugame Seimen and Domestic Other reached record highs for the interim period. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue reached a record ¥26,822.8 million, up 15.6% from the prior fiscal year, and all segments, including Marugame Seimen, the specialty restaurant chain serving authentic Sanuki udon, Domestic Other, and the overseas business, achieved record highs. The Marugame Seimen segment absorbed increases in raw material, labor, and utilities costs through higher revenue and achieved a record high.」
Across the domestic platform, revenue reached record highs in all segments, including Marugame Seimen and Domestic Other, while Marugame Seimen absorbed higher costs through increased revenue and achieved record-high business profit. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Fiscal year ending March 2025, interim period, openings 17 17 1 18 23 30 53 88 Fiscal year ending March 2025, interim period, closures 6 3 0 3 11 21 32 41 Fiscal year ending March 2025, end of interim period, stores 851 260 5 265 444 438 882 1,998」
During the interim period, Marugame Seimen opened 18 stores, Domestic Other opened 18, and the overseas business opened 53, expanding the consolidated store count to 1,998. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in Japan, the Group worked on developing highly appealing products, store design, and promoting reasons for customers to visit. In the overseas business, Fulham Shore, a UK company that became a subsidiary in July, was consolidated from the second quarter. As a result, revenue increased in all segments, including Marugame Seimen, the specialty restaurant chain serving authentic Sanuki udon, Domestic Other, and the overseas business. Revenue increased 22.3% year on year to ¥17,234.2 million, a record high for the cumulative third quarter.」
The Group continued product development, store design, and initiatives to encourage customer visits in Japan, resulting in higher revenue across all segments and record-high revenue for the cumulative third quarter. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in Japan, the Group worked on developing highly appealing products, store design, and promoting reasons for customers to visit. As a result, revenue increased in all segments, including Marugame Seimen, Domestic Other, and the overseas business. Revenue increased 20.2% year on year to ¥5,266.4 million, a record high for a consolidated quarter.」
The Group advanced product development, store design, and initiatives to encourage customer visits in Japan, resulting in higher revenue across all segments and record-high quarterly revenue. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in Japan, the Group worked on developing highly appealing products, store design, and promoting reasons for customers to visit. As a result, revenue increased in all segments, including Marugame Seimen, the specialty restaurant chain serving authentic Sanuki udon, the overseas business, and Other. Revenue increased 20.5% year on year to ¥14,086.6 million, a record high for the cumulative third quarter.」
The Group advanced the development of highly appealing products, store design, and initiatives to encourage customer visits in Japan, resulting in higher revenue across all segments and record-high revenue for the cumulative third quarter. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in Japan, the Group worked on developing highly appealing products, creating attractive stores, and promoting reasons for customers to visit. As a result, revenue increased in all segments, including Marugame Seimen, the specialty restaurant chain serving authentic Sanuki udon, the overseas business, and Other. Revenue increased 20.0% year on year and 6.3% against the initial plan to ¥9,197.0 million, a record high for a cumulative second quarter.」
The Group advanced the development of highly appealing products, store creation, and initiatives to encourage customer visits in Japan, resulting in higher revenue across all segments and record-high revenue for the cumulative second quarter. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in Japan, the Group worked to strengthen its product offering and encourage customers to visit, while also focusing on initiatives such as expanding takeaway offerings. As a result, revenue increased in all segments, including Marugame Seimen, the specialty restaurant chain serving authentic Sanuki udon, the overseas business, and Other. Revenue therefore increased 17.1% year on year to ¥4,381.6 million.」
The Group strengthened its product offering, customer visit incentives, and takeaway business, resulting in higher revenue across all segments and a 17.1% increase in revenue. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in Japan, the Group actively introduced takeaway products and strengthened initiatives to encourage customer visits, while improving operating efficiency by strategically closing unprofitable stores.」
The Group introduced takeaway offerings, initiatives to encourage customer visits, and strategic closures of unprofitable stores, resulting in business profit of ¥1,058.6 million for Marugame Seimen, up 354.0% from the prior fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At Marugame Seimen, 6 roadside stores were opened and 26 stores were closed. As a result, the number of operating stores at the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year was 835. Despite the impact of COVID-19, revenue was ¥7,094.4 million, up 16.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥916.6 million, up 424.5%.」
While selectively opening and closing stores, Marugame Seimen increased revenue 16.0% and segment profit 424.5% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At Marugame Seimen, 6 roadside stores were opened and 20 stores were closed. As a result, the number of operating stores at the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year was 841. Despite the impact of COVID-19, revenue was ¥4,765.2 million, up 24.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥567.5 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥12.7 million in the prior-year period.」
While selectively opening and closing stores, Marugame Seimen turned from a segment loss in the prior-year period to profit of ¥567.5 million, and revenue also increased 24.6% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of COVID-19, revenue was ¥2,347.8 million, up 52.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥301.3 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥209.5 million in the prior-year period.」
Marugame Seimen turned from a segment loss in the prior-year period to segment profit of ¥301.3 million, while revenue also increased 52.0% year on year. - FY2021Lower sales and continued sharp decline in profitsAnnual report
「At Marugame Seimen, 31 stores were opened, comprising 22 roadside stores and 9 stores in shopping centers, while 21 stores were closed. As a result, the number of operating stores at the end of the fiscal year was 855. Revenue was ¥8,099.5 million, down 15.3% from the prior fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥233.2 million, down 82.2%.」
While Marugame Seimen continued opening stores, it opened 31 and closed 21, with revenue down 15.3% and segment profit down 82.2%, indicating that lower revenue and a substantial earnings decline in the core domestic business are continuing. - FY2021-Q3Declining same-store sales and continued earnings declineAnnual report
「At Marugame Seimen, 25 stores were opened, comprising 17 roadside stores and 8 stores in shopping centers, while 12 roadside stores and 1 shopping-center store were closed. As a result, the number of operating stores at the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year was 857. Same-store sales were 69.6% of the prior-year level for the cumulative first quarter, but recovered from June onward and remained at 83.8% for the cumulative third quarter. Revenue was therefore ¥6,114.9 million, down 16.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥174.8 million, down 83.7% year on year.」
Marugame Seimen opened 25 stores and closed 13. Same-store sales were 83.8% of the prior-year level, revenue declined 16.3%, and segment profit declined 83.7%, indicating that lower same-store sales and a substantial earnings decline are continuing. - FY2021-Q2Decline in same-store sales and segment lossAnnual report
「At Marugame Seimen, 15 stores were opened, comprising 12 roadside stores and 3 stores in shopping centers, while 4 stores were closed. As a result, the number of operating stores at the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year was 856. Same-store sales were 86.5% of the prior-year level in September, showing a recovery, but remained at 79.4% for the cumulative second quarter. Revenue was therefore ¥3,824 million, down 22.2% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥12.7 million, compared with segment profit of ¥725.7 million in the prior-year period.」
Marugame Seimen opened 15 stores and closed 4, while cumulative same-store sales remained at 79.4% of the prior-year level, resulting in lower revenue and a segment loss. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group aims to strengthen existing stores through improved and sustained QSC, marketing initiatives and enhanced training, establish new growth drivers through the development of new formats and M&A, and further stabilize the business. It also aims to improve profitability through measures including improved labor efficiency.」
The annual report reaffirms the policy of strengthening the domestic base and improving profitability through QSC, marketing, training, existing-store reinforcement, new-format development, M&A and improved labor efficiency. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended [current third quarter], we opened 20 Marugame Seimen stores and 35 stores under other formats, while actively advancing the rollout of the café business.」
Opened 20 Marugame Seimen stores and 35 stores under other formats during the nine months ended the third quarter, while actively advancing the café business. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended [current second quarter], we opened 11 Marugame Seimen stores and 25 stores under other formats, while actively advancing the rollout of the café business.」
Opened 11 Marugame Seimen stores and 25 stores under other formats during the six months ended the second quarter, while actively advancing the café business. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended [current first quarter], we opened 6 Marugame Seimen stores and 9 stores under other formats, while actively advancing the rollout of the café business.」
Opened 6 Marugame Seimen stores and 9 stores under other formats during the first quarter, and stepped up the rollout of the café business. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended [current third quarter], we opened 19 Marugame Seimen stores and 62 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as 豚屋とん一.」
Opened 19 Marugame Seimen stores and 62 stores under other formats during the nine months ended the third quarter, while advancing new formats. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended [current second quarter], we opened 13 Marugame Seimen stores and 41 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as 豚屋とん一.」
Opened 13 Marugame Seimen stores and 41 stores under other formats during the six months ended the second quarter, while advancing new formats. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended [current first quarter], we opened 7 Marugame Seimen stores and 20 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as 豚屋とん一.」
Opened 7 Marugame Seimen stores and 20 stores under other formats during the first quarter, while advancing new formats such as 豚屋とん一. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we opened 18 Marugame Seimen stores and 126 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as 豚屋とん一.」
Opened 18 Marugame Seimen stores and 126 stores under other formats in Japan, while advancing new formats. The report also reiterates the challenges of strengthening the domestic base and improving profitability through QSC, training, new-format development and M&A. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended [current third quarter], we opened 13 Marugame Seimen stores and 109 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as 豚屋とん一.」
Opened 13 Marugame Seimen stores and 109 stores under other formats during the nine months ended the third quarter, while advancing new formats. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended [current second quarter], we opened 11 Marugame Seimen stores and 60 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as 豚屋とん一.」
Opened 11 Marugame Seimen stores and 60 stores under other formats during the six months ended the second quarter, while advancing new formats such as 豚屋とん一. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended [current first quarter], we opened 7 Marugame Seimen stores and 11 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as 豚屋とん一.」
Opened 7 Marugame Seimen stores and 11 stores under other formats, while advancing new formats such as 豚屋とん一. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group will strengthen store openings in urban areas in Japan, further reinforce its existing business formats, and focus on developing and rolling out new formats.」
The measures to strengthen the domestic base include reinforcing existing formats, increasing store openings in urban areas, and developing and rolling out new formats. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended [current third quarter], we opened 6 Marugame Seimen stores and 25 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as cafés.」
Opened 6 Marugame Seimen stores and 25 stores under other formats during the nine months ended the third quarter, while advancing new formats. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended [current second quarter], we opened 4 Marugame Seimen stores and 11 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as cafés.」
Opened 4 Marugame Seimen stores and 11 stores under other formats during the six months ended the second quarter, while advancing new formats. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended [current first quarter], we opened 2 Marugame Seimen stores and 5 stores under other formats, while advancing the rollout of new formats such as cafés.」
Opened 2 Marugame Seimen stores and 5 stores under other formats, while advancing new formats such as cafés. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group aims to strengthen existing stores through improved and sustained QSC and enhanced training, establish new growth drivers through the development and rollout of new business formats, and further stabilize the business. It also aims to improve profitability by implementing cost-reduction measures, including improvements in labor efficiency.」
Identifies QSC and training at existing stores, new business formats, store expansion, and improved labor efficiency as measures to strengthen the domestic base and improve profitability.