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Building a 1,000-Store Domestic Franchise Network

First written in FY2016. 32 of 44 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.

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Expansion of the Store Network and Store Count through Entry into New Regions and Business Formats and Franchise DevelopmentA theme 78 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 102 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「We secured 121 new franchise agreements during the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 733. In addition, by strengthening the support structure for franchisees from the store preparation stage through additional hiring, new store openings progressed steadily. As a result, 111 new stores opened during the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 637.」

    Toward the domestic target of 1,000 stores, the cumulative number of franchised stores increased from 725 in the previous fiscal year to 733, while the cumulative number of stores opened increased from 624 to 637. The number of new store openings also increased 32.1% year on year.
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「To further expand the store network, we made proactive investments in advertising and personnel and focused on developing new franchisees. Inquiries from companies considering franchise participation remained steady as brand awareness improved with the increase in the number of stores. As the volume of sales activity increased, we secured 60 new franchise agreements during the six months ended September 30, down 7.7% year on year, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 733. We also strengthened the support structure for franchisees from the store preparation stage through additional hiring, developed various new services and expanded our network of partner companies, thereby enhancing the benefits of franchise participation. As a result, 55 new stores opened during the six months ended September 30, up 37.5% year on year, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 638.」

    The cumulative number of franchised stores increased from 725 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 733, while 55 new stores opened and the cumulative number of stores opened increased from 624 to 638. The network continued to expand toward the 1,000-store target.
  4. FY2025Increase in cumulative franchised stores, decrease in cumulative stores openedAnnual report

    「We secured 125 new franchise agreements during the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 725. We also worked to strengthen the support structure provided by supervisors to franchisees, develop various new services and expand our network of partner companies. However, because the increase in new franchisees in urban areas extended the time required for preparations such as tenant selection, 84 new stores opened during the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 624.」

    The cumulative number of franchised stores increased from 692 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 725, while the cumulative number of stores opened rose only slightly, from 623 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 624, and declined from 626 in FY2025-H1. Expansion of franchise agreements toward the 1,000-store target coincided with sluggish growth in store openings due to longer preparation times.
  5. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「We secured 65 new franchise agreements during the six months ended September 30, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 714. We also worked to strengthen the support structure provided by supervisors to franchisees, develop various new services and expand our network of partner companies. However, because preparations for opening stores, including tenant selection by franchisees in urban areas, took time, 40 new stores opened during the six months ended September 30, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 626.」

    The cumulative number of franchised stores increased from 692 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 714, while 40 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 626. Expansion toward the domestic target of 1,000 stores continued, although preparations for store openings took time.
  6. FY2024-Q3Decrease in cumulative franchised stores and stores openedAnnual report

    「In the franchise business, we focused on developing new franchisees in urban areas, particularly the Tokyo metropolitan area, which has significant development potential. In addition to improving brand awareness through network expansion, we worked to secure new franchise stores through proactive advertising and investment in personnel. We secured 83 new franchise agreements during the first nine months of the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 705. We also strengthened the support structure provided by supervisors to franchisees, developed various new services and expanded our network of partner companies. As a result, 64 new stores opened during the first nine months of the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 625.」

    While 83 new franchise agreements were signed and 64 new stores opened, the cumulative number of franchised stores declined from 708 in the previous quarter to 705, and the cumulative number of stores opened declined from 632 to 625.
  7. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「We secured 58 new franchise agreements during the first six months of the consolidated fiscal year. The number of store withdrawals, which had temporarily increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, also returned to normal, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 708. During the first six months of the consolidated fiscal year, 46 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 632.」

    Toward the domestic target of 1,000 stores, the cumulative number of franchised stores increased from 692 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 708, while the cumulative number of stores opened increased from 623 to 632.
  8. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「We focused on developing new franchisees in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other urban areas with significant development potential. In addition to improving brand awareness through network expansion, we worked to secure new franchise stores through proactive advertising and investment in personnel. We secured 27 new franchise agreements during the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 696. We also strengthened the support structure provided by supervisors to franchisees, developed various new services and expanded our network of partner companies. As a result, 26 new stores opened during the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 629.」

    Toward the domestic target of 1,000 stores, the cumulative number of franchised stores increased from 692 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 696, while the cumulative number of stores opened increased from 623 to 629. We continued franchise development, advertising, investment in personnel, franchisee support and new service development in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other urban areas.
  9. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the franchise business, we focused on developing new franchisees in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other urban areas with significant development potential. By improving brand awareness and attracting customers through proactive advertising investments, we secured new franchise agreements. We secured 114 new franchise agreements during the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of franchised stores to 692. We also strengthened the support structure provided by supervisors to franchisees, developed various new services and expanded our network of partner companies. As a result, 124 new stores opened during the consolidated fiscal year, bringing the cumulative number of stores opened to 623.」

    Toward the domestic target of 1,000 stores, the cumulative number of franchised stores increased from 689 in the previous quarter to 692, while the cumulative number of stores opened increased from 620 to 623. We continued franchise development, advertising, franchisee support and new service development in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other urban areas.
  10. FY2023-Q3Decrease in cumulative franchise storesAnnual report

    「In its franchise business, the Company focused particularly on developing new franchisees in urban areas, especially the Tokyo metropolitan area, where there is substantial room for development, and pursued new franchise acquisitions through aggressive advertising investment. It secured 88 new franchise agreements during the cumulative third quarter, bringing cumulative franchise stores to 689. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees, the development of various new services and the expansion of partner companies. During the cumulative third quarter, 99 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 620 stores.」

    Cumulative franchise stores increased from 688 in the previous quarter to 689, while cumulative store openings decreased from 621 to 620. Measures involving franchise development in the Tokyo metropolitan area and urban areas, advertising and franchisee support continued.
  11. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company secured 57 new franchise agreements during the cumulative second quarter, bringing cumulative franchise agreements to 688. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees, the development of various new services and the expansion of partner companies. During the cumulative second quarter, 70 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 621 stores.」

    Toward expansion of its domestic franchise store network, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 682 in the previous quarter to 688, while cumulative store openings increased from 607 to 621.
  12. FY2023-Q1Decrease in cumulative franchise agreements and store openingsAnnual report

    「The Company focused particularly on developing new franchisees in urban areas, especially the Tokyo metropolitan area, where there is substantial room for development. It secured 25 new franchise agreements during the cumulative first quarter, bringing cumulative franchise agreements to 682. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees, the development of various new services and the expansion of partner companies. During the cumulative first quarter, 31 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 607 stores.」

    While 25 new franchise agreements and 31 new store openings were completed, cumulative franchise agreements decreased from 691 in the third quarter of the previous fiscal year to 682, and cumulative store openings decreased from 621 to 607.
  13. FY2022-Q3Decrease in cumulative franchise agreements and increase in store openingsAnnual report

    「The Company secured 86 new franchise agreements during the cumulative third quarter, but withdrawals and other factors resulting from the spread of COVID-19 brought cumulative franchise agreements to 691. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees, the development of various new services and the expansion of partner companies. During the cumulative third quarter, 89 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 621 stores.」

    Cumulative franchise agreements decreased from 692 in the previous quarter to 691, while cumulative store openings increased from 617 to 621. Withdrawals and other factors resulting from the spread of COVID-19 were explicitly identified as factors behind the decline in agreements.
  14. FY2022-Q2Decrease in cumulative franchise agreements and store openingsAnnual report

    「In addition to active advertising, increased recognition, corporate brand value and creditworthiness resulting from the growth in store numbers kept inquiries from prospective franchisees firm. The Company secured 53 new franchise agreements during the cumulative second quarter, but withdrawals by companies operating multiple stores and other factors brought cumulative franchise agreements to 692. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees, the development of various new services and the expansion of partner companies. During the cumulative second quarter, 56 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 617 stores.」

    Due to withdrawals by companies operating multiple stores and other factors, cumulative franchise agreements decreased from 698 in the previous quarter to 692, while cumulative store openings decreased from 619 to 617. There were 53 new franchise agreements and 56 new store openings.
  15. FY2022-Q1Decrease in cumulative franchise agreements and increase in store openingsAnnual report

    「In addition to active advertising, increased recognition, corporate brand value and creditworthiness resulting from the growth in store numbers kept inquiries from prospective franchisees firm. The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative first quarter was 27, bringing the cumulative total to 698. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services. During the cumulative first quarter, 29 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 619 stores.」

    Cumulative store openings increased from 616 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 619, while cumulative franchise agreements decreased from 702 to 698. Different trends were seen in agreements and store openings toward the target of 1,000 stores.
  16. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the fiscal year was 142, bringing the cumulative total to 702. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees, the development of various new services and the expansion of partner companies. During the fiscal year, 140 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 616 stores.」

    Toward the target of a domestic franchise store network of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 643 in the previous fiscal year to 702, while cumulative store openings increased from 556 to 616.
  17. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to active advertising, the increase in store numbers improved recognition, corporate brand value and creditworthiness, leading to a steady influx of new entrants from other industries and the acquisition of franchisees in the same industry. New franchise agreements remained firm. The active use of online tools to attract customers and conduct sales activities, among other measures, improved operational efficiency and productivity. The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative third quarter was 103, bringing the cumulative total to 688. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services. During the cumulative third quarter, 107 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 607 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 674 in the previous quarter to 688, while cumulative store openings increased from 575 to 607. The disclosure also cited the use of online tools, advertising, the strengthening of the franchisee support system and the expansion of new services.
  18. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The active use of online tools to attract customers and conduct sales activities, among other measures, improved operational efficiency and productivity. The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative second quarter was 75, bringing the cumulative total to 674. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services. During the cumulative second quarter, 62 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 575 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 659 in the first quarter to 674, while cumulative store openings increased from 570 to 575. The disclosure also cited the use of online tools, the strengthening of the franchisee support system and the expansion of new services.
  19. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative first quarter was 39, bringing the cumulative total to 659. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services. During the cumulative first quarter, 36 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 570 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 643 to 659, while cumulative store openings increased from 556 to 570.
  20. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the fiscal year was 133, bringing the cumulative total to 643. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services. During the fiscal year, 140 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 556 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 642 to 643, while cumulative store openings increased from 543 to 556.
  21. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative third quarter was 100, bringing the cumulative total to 642. The Company also advanced the strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services. During the cumulative third quarter, 99 new stores opened, bringing the cumulative total to 543 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 630 to 642, while cumulative store openings increased from 540 to 543.
  22. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative second quarter was 68, bringing the cumulative total to 630. The strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services also contributed, with 77 new stores opened during the cumulative second quarter and the cumulative total reaching 540 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 618 to 630, while cumulative store openings increased from 522 to 540.
  23. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative first quarter was 38, bringing the cumulative total to 618. The strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services also contributed, with 44 new stores opened during the cumulative first quarter and the cumulative total reaching 522 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 602 to 618, while cumulative store openings increased from 497 to 522.
  24. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the fiscal year was 145, bringing the cumulative total to 602. The strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services also contributed, with 133 new stores opened during the fiscal year and the cumulative total reaching 497 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 578 to 602, while cumulative store openings increased from 481 to 497.
  25. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative third quarter was 103, bringing the cumulative total to 578. The strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the expansion of various new services also contributed, with 101 new stores opened during the cumulative third quarter and the cumulative total reaching 481 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 569 to 578, while cumulative store openings increased from 462 to 481.
  26. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to demand for stores combining a Satellite Store with a Home and Real Estate Purchase Specialty Store, aimed at increasing revenue through brokerage and property purchases, inquiries also increased for RENT Do!, newly launched as a real estate rental brand. The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative second quarter was 70, bringing the cumulative total to 569. The strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various new service offerings also contributed, with 62 new stores opened during the cumulative second quarter and the cumulative total reaching 462 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 560 to 569, while cumulative store openings increased from 455 to 462.
  27. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The strengthening of the system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various new service offerings also contributed, with 30 new stores opened during the cumulative first quarter and the cumulative total reaching 455 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements reached 560 and cumulative store openings reached 455. The network expanded from 543 agreements and 441 stores at the end of the previous fiscal year.
  28. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the fiscal year was 142, bringing the cumulative total of franchise stores to 543. The development of a system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various service offerings also contributed, with 126 new stores opened during the fiscal year and the cumulative total reaching 441 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise stores increased from 512 to 543, while cumulative store openings increased from 418 to 441.
  29. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative third quarter was 95, bringing the cumulative total to 512. The development of a system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various service offerings also contributed, with 88 new stores opened during the cumulative third quarter and the cumulative total reaching 418 stores.」

    Cumulative franchise agreements increased from 468 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 512, while cumulative store openings increased from 378 to 418, advancing network expansion toward the target of 1,000 stores.
  30. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative second quarter was 63, bringing the cumulative total to 501. The development of a system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various service offerings also contributed, with 65 new stores opened during the cumulative second quarter and the cumulative total reaching 415 stores.」

    Toward the target of 1,000 stores, cumulative franchise agreements increased from 468 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 501, while cumulative store openings increased from 378 to 415.
  31. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative first quarter was 34, bringing the cumulative total to 483. The development of a system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various service offerings also contributed, with 35 new stores opened during the cumulative first quarter and the cumulative total reaching 394 stores.」

    Cumulative franchise agreements reached 483 and cumulative store openings reached 394, up from 468 and 378, respectively, at the end of the previous fiscal year. The network continued to expand toward the target of 1,000 stores.
  32. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to efforts to attract real estate companies in urban areas and the effects of advertising, including television and radio commercials, improvements in creditworthiness and corporate brand value resulting from the transfer to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange led to an increase in store openings and sales activities, as well as more leading local companies joining and more companies considering joining. There was also demand for stores combining a Satellite Store with a Home and Real Estate Purchase Specialty Store, aimed at increasing revenue through brokerage and property purchases. The number of new franchise agreements during the fiscal year was 144, bringing the cumulative total to 468. The development of a system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various service offerings also contributed, with 110 new stores opened during the fiscal year and the cumulative total reaching 378 stores.」

    The network expanded toward the target of 1,000 stores, with 144 new franchise agreements, 468 cumulative agreements, 110 new store openings and 378 cumulative store openings.
  33. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative third quarter was 97, bringing the cumulative total to 441. The development of a system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various service offerings also contributed, with 79 new stores opened during the cumulative third quarter and the cumulative total reaching 365 stores.」

    Cumulative franchise agreements increased from 421 in the second quarter to 441, while cumulative store openings increased from 352 to 365. The network expanded toward the target of 1,000 stores.
  34. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to efforts to attract real estate companies in urban areas and the effects of advertising, including television and radio commercials, improvements in creditworthiness and corporate brand value resulting from the transfer to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange also contributed. As a result, the number of new franchise agreements during the cumulative second quarter increased to 64, bringing the cumulative total to 421. The development of a system for supervisors to support franchisees and the enhancement of various service offerings also contributed, with 54 new stores opened during the cumulative second quarter and the cumulative total reaching 352 stores.」

    Cumulative franchise agreements reached 421 and cumulative store openings reached 352, up from 394 and 333, respectively, in the previous quarter. The network continued to expand toward the target of 1,000 stores.
  35. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to efforts to recruit real estate companies in urban areas and the effects of advertising, including television and radio commercials, the improvement in our credibility as a listed company and the value of our corporate brand also contributed. During the first quarter cumulative period, we signed 26 new franchise agreements, bringing the cumulative total to 394. We also opened 24 new stores, bringing the cumulative total to 333, supported by the establishment of a supervisor-based franchisee support system and the expansion of various service offerings.」

    Cumulative franchise agreements increased from 377 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 394, while cumulative store openings rose from 317 to 333, advancing expansion toward the 1,000-store target.
  36. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「We aim to build a domestic franchise-store network of 1,000 stores.」

    During the period, there were 119 new franchise agreements, 377 cumulative agreements, 100 new store openings and 317 cumulative openings.
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