Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Our group, including franchisee companies and franchise chain stores
27 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture (all franchise chain stores)
The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on 28 July 2026 (Reiwa 8). Damage to buildings and equipment and impacts on surrounding infrastructure occurred at some locations.
Company response
Some stores in Kumamoto Prefecture are temporarily closed to confirm safety.
Operations will resume at the stores in sequence once the safety of customers and employees has been confirmed.
No explicit statement has been made regarding the earnings forecast; the company states that “the impact of this matter on our consolidated results is expected to be minor.”
Operations will resume at the stores in sequence once the safety of customers and employees has been confirmed. The latest operating status of each store will be provided on the official website.
If it becomes clear that a material impact requiring disclosure has occurred, the company will provide notice promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Date of occurrence | 28 July 2026 (Reiwa 8) |
| Subject Entity | Our group, including franchisee companies and franchise chain stores |
| Target Locations / Products | 27 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture (all franchise chain stores) |
| Cause | The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on 28 July 2026 (Reiwa 8). Damage to buildings and equipment and impacts on surrounding infrastructure occurred at some locations. |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | No explicit statement has been made regarding the earnings forecast; the company states that “the impact of this matter on our consolidated results is expected to be minor.” |
| Suspended operations | Some stores in Kumamoto Prefecture are temporarily closed to confirm safety. |
| Scheduled resumption date | Operations will resume at the stores in sequence once the safety of customers and employees has been confirmed. |
| Outlook | Operations will resume at the stores in sequence once the safety of customers and employees has been confirmed. The latest operating status of each store will be provided on the official website. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | If it becomes clear that a material impact requiring disclosure has occurred, the company will provide notice promptly. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Damage to buildings and equipment at some stores and the impact on surrounding infrastructure caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake.