1,000-Store Network in Japan
First written in FY2016. 5 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-24.
Kourakuen moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2022).
1 other company's latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「Target store count for the final year of the plan: 400 stores For the fiscal year ending March 2027, we are targeting 10 new store openings. From the following fiscal year onward, we will pursue growth by expanding at a pace of approximately 10 to 20 new stores annually, primarily in the Tohoku and Kanto regions, using a cluster-based expansion strategy.」
The previous target of 1,000 domestic stores is not explicitly stated. Under the new plan, the target has been reset to 400 stores in the final year, 10 new stores in the fiscal year ending March 2027, and approximately 10 to 20 new stores annually thereafter. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We are working to enhance the value of our stores by renovating existing locations. We had completed the reopening of 11 renovated stores by the end of September. At the end of July, we opened our first new store in 7 years, the Michi-no-Eki Kunimi Atsukashinokyo store.」
In line with the policy of resuming new store openings, the company opened its first new store in 7 years and renovated 11 stores by the end of September. The store count at the end of the interim period was 367. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「1. Renovation of existing stores and resumption of new store openings」
Although the previous target of 1,000 domestic stores is not explicitly stated, the company has reorganized its policy to resume new store openings, which had previously been restrained, while renovating existing stores. - FY2025-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「Regarding store development, we did not open new stores and closed unprofitable locations. As a result, the number of company-operated stores was 347, down 31 stores year on year, while the group had 373 stores at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, down 49 stores year on year.」
Against the target of a 1,000-store domestic network based on expanding the store count, the company continued its policy of not opening new stores and closing unprofitable locations. The group store count declined to 373. - FY2024-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「Regarding store development, we closed unprofitable locations with a focus on profitability. As a result, the number of company-operated stores was 364, down 22 stores year on year,」
Against the target of a 1,000-store domestic network based on expanding the store count, the company continued to close unprofitable locations with a focus on profitability. Company-operated stores decreased by 22 year on year. - FY2024-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「Regarding store development, we did not open new stores and closed unprofitable locations. As a result, the number of company-operated stores was 379, down 16 stores year on year,」
Against the target of 1,000 domestic stores based on expanding the store network, the company adopted a policy of not opening new stores and closing unprofitable locations. Company-operated stores decreased by 16 year on year. - FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「We will generally refrain from opening new stores and focus on further cost reductions by closing unprofitable stores and converting them to franchise operations.」
The policy has shifted from the previous target based on expanding the store network to generally refraining from opening new stores and prioritizing the closure or conversion of unprofitable stores to franchise operations. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「To establish the long-term target of ¥100 billion in sales, we plan to continue opening stores, primarily company-operated locations,」
The previous target of 1,000 domestic stores is not explicitly stated in this filing, and the long-term expansion target has instead been expressed as a ¥100 billion sales target. The group had 533 stores at the end of the period. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「B. Accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network」
The company restated accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network as a core element of its medium-term management plan. The group store count reached 538. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「B. Accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network」
As a core element of its medium-term management plan, the company restated its policy of accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network. The group store count reached 540. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「B. Accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network」
The company restated accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network as a core element of its medium-term management plan. The group had 546 stores at the end of the period, down 15 stores year on year. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「To establish the long-term target of a 1,000-store network, we plan to continue opening stores, primarily company-operated locations. Before opening each store, we will conduct thorough market research and proceed with store development in accordance with our internal standards.」
The company restated its long-term target of a 1,000-store network and its policy of opening stores primarily on a company-operated basis after conducting preliminary market research. The group had 538 stores at the end of the period, down 8 stores year on year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「B. Accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network (Aiming to reach 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years.) At the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the group had 561 stores, an increase of 28 stores year on year.」
The company maintained its target of 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years, and the group store count increased to 561. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「B. Accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network (Aiming to reach 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years.) At the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, the group had 547 stores, an increase of 9 stores year on year.」
The company maintained its target of 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years, and the group store count reached 547. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「B. Accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network (Aiming to reach 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years.)」
The company reaffirmed its target of 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years, opened stores in Japan, including Hiroshima Prefecture, during the quarter, and increased its domestic store count to 512. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Accelerating store openings toward a 1,000-store network (aiming to reach 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years). To establish the long-term target of a 1,000-store network, we plan to continue opening stores, primarily company-operated locations. Before opening each store, we will conduct thorough market research and proceed with store development in accordance with our internal standards.」
In addition to the medium-term target of 690 stores, the company has set a long-term target of 1,000 domestic stores within 10 years.