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Global Expansion of Overseas Restaurants

First written in FY2016. 26 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.

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Expansion of the overseas store networkA theme 31 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 36 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Systemwide store sales were ¥10.361 billion, up 14.6% year on year. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, same-store sales rose 1.1% year on year, owing partly to strong performance in Taiwan and China.」

    Systemwide overseas sales rose 14.6% year on year, while same-store sales excluding the impact of foreign exchange rose 1.1%. The Company also opened “Petco Park” inside the San Diego Padres’ home stadium, which it stated had helped raise brand awareness overseas and drive visits to nearby stores.
  2. 2026-10-05AdvancedEarnings

    「なお、本年3月に、メジャーリーグに所属する「サンディエゴ・パドレス」のホームスタジアム内に「Petco Park(ペトコ・パーク)店」をオープンいたしました。」

    海外展開において、米国のメジャーリーグ球場内に新店舗を開業した。また、海外店舗数は前期末から2店舗増加して220店舗となった。
  3. 2026-09-20Worsenedpresident.jp

    「同国での壱番屋の売上高は前期比でマイナス5.8%です。」

    中国事業の売上高が前期比5.8%減少したという具体的な実績が報じられ、海外展開における中国事業の状況が悪化したことを示している。
  4. 2026-06-26AdvancedEarnings

    「In March this year, we opened the “Petco Park restaurant” inside the home stadium of the “San Diego Padres” of Major League Baseball. We have also placed advertising behind home plate and elsewhere, contributing to increased awareness in the United States, a priority market for our overseas business.」

    A new restaurant opened inside a Major League Baseball stadium in the United States, putting into action measures to raise awareness in a priority market.
  5. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding openings and closures, 22 new restaurants opened in Taiwan, South Korea and other markets, while 20 unprofitable restaurants closed in China, Taiwan, Thailand and other markets, bringing the total number of restaurants to 218.」

    Overseas, 22 new stores opened and 20 unprofitable stores closed, increasing the store count from 216 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 218.
  6. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a new market, we opened “Guam Donki,” our first store in Guam.」

    The overseas business entered Guam and opened its first store there.
  7. FY2025ReframedAnnual report

    「In addition, overseas CoCo ICHIBANYA is working to expand its North American business and rebuild its China business, among other initiatives.」

    The Company identified expansion in North America and rebuilding the China business as explicit priorities for its overseas strategy. During the fiscal year, systemwide overseas sales rose 9.1% year on year, while same-store sales excluding the impact of foreign exchange declined 1.7%. The United States and the UK remained solid, while South Korea, Thailand and other markets were below the previous year’s levels.
  8. FY2025-H1Continued decline in overseas same-store sales and updated regional differencesAnnual report

    「Systemwide store sales were ¥9.199 billion, up 14.5% year on year. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, same-store sales declined 2.3% year on year, as franchise markets such as South Korea and Thailand fell below the previous year’s levels, despite continued solid performance in the United States.」

    Overseas store sales rose 14.5% year on year on a systemwide basis, while same-store sales excluding the impact of foreign exchange declined 2.3%. The United States remained solid, but franchise markets such as South Korea and Thailand were below the previous year’s levels.
  9. FY2025-Q1Decline in overseas same-store sales and updated regional differencesAnnual report

    「Systemwide store sales were ¥4.498 billion, up 15.9% year on year. On a same-store basis, however, sales declined 2.1% year on year, as Thailand, South Korea and other franchise markets fell below the previous year’s levels, despite continued solid performance in the United States.」

    Overseas store sales rose 15.9% year on year on a systemwide basis, while same-store sales declined 2.1%. The United States remained solid, but sales in franchise markets such as Thailand and South Korea were below the previous year’s levels.
  10. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas store sales remained above the previous year in many countries, partly because various COVID-19 restrictions had been lifted. Systemwide sales were ¥12.623 billion, up 29.4% year on year. Overseas, 24 stores opened and 17 closed, resulting in a net increase of 7 stores to 215.」

    Systemwide overseas store sales rose 29.4% year on year, accelerating from the 28.6% increase in FY2024-Q2. Store openings and closures resulted in a net increase of 7 stores, expanding the overseas store count to 215.
  11. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic progressed in many countries, and overseas store sales remained above the previous year’s levels. Recovery in China and Hong Kong was limited, while North America and Taiwan performed well, with sales returning to pre-COVID levels. As a result, systemwide sales were ¥8.037 billion, up 28.6% year on year.」

    Systemwide overseas store sales rose 28.6% year on year, accelerating from the 27.0% increase in FY2024-Q1. Sales in North America and Taiwan returned to pre-COVID levels, while recovery in China and Hong Kong remained limited.
  12. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas stores performed well and sales exceeded the previous year in many countries, partly because various restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 had been lifted. Systemwide sales were ¥3.882 billion, up 27.0% year on year.」

    Systemwide overseas store sales rose 27.0% year on year and exceeded the previous year in many countries.
  13. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas, 27 new stores opened and 21 stores closed, bringing the total store count at the end of the period to 208.」

    Overseas, 27 stores opened and 21 closed, bringing the store count at the end of the period to 208.
  14. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In China, which maintained its zero-COVID policy, intermittent lockdowns in some areas put downward pressure on sales. Sales in most other countries and regions generally recovered, resulting in systemwide overseas store sales of ¥9.753 billion, up 28.0% year on year.」

    Systemwide overseas store sales rose 28.0% year on year, accelerating from the 14.4% increase in the year-earlier period. Intermittent lockdowns in China put downward pressure on sales, while sales in most other countries and regions generally recovered.
  15. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Conditions differed by country. In China, which maintained its zero-COVID policy, sales fell sharply due to prolonged lockdowns, while sales in the United States remained above pre-COVID levels. Systemwide sales were ¥6.248 billion, up 28.9% year on year, and same-store sales rose 11.8%.」

    Overseas stores’ systemwide sales rose 28.9% year on year and same-store sales rose 11.8%. The overseas store count also increased to 207, following 12 openings and 7 closures, expanding the scale of the overseas business. In China, however, sales fell sharply due to prolonged lockdowns.
  16. FY2023-Q1Update on regional differences and growth in overseas store salesAnnual report

    「Conditions differed by country. Sales in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan were below the previous year due to government restrictions and other factors, while sales in the United States remained above pre-COVID levels. Systemwide sales were ¥3.057 billion, up 12.0% year on year, and same-store sales rose 7.4%.」

    Overseas store sales rose 12.0% year on year on a systemwide basis and 7.4% on a same-store basis. Sales in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan were below the previous year due to government restrictions and other factors, and recovery differed by country.
  17. FY2022RaisedAnnual report

    「We will expand our store network, primarily in Asia and North America, while opening new stores in the Middle East and Australia and continuing our global store expansion.」

    In addition to the previous focus on Asia and North America, new store openings in the Middle East and Australia were identified, expanding the target regions. By the end of the fiscal year, the overseas store count was 202, following 31 openings and 16 closures.
  18. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Although conditions differed by country, overseas stores were generally recovering from the year-earlier period, with systemwide sales of ¥7.620 billion, up 14.4% year on year. Same-store sales also rose 8.9%.」

    Overseas stores generally recovered from the year-earlier period, with systemwide sales up 14.4% and same-store sales up 8.9%.
  19. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas, 9 new stores opened and 7 stores closed, bringing the total store count to 189.」

    Overseas, 9 stores opened and 7 closed, resulting in a net increase of 2 stores and expanding the total store count to 189.
  20. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Although conditions differed by country, overseas stores were generally recovering from the year-earlier period, with systemwide sales of ¥2.5 billion, up 32.1% year on year. Same-store sales also rose 27.4%.」

    Overseas store sales rose 32.1% year on year on a systemwide basis and 27.4% on a same-store basis, indicating a recovery from the year-earlier period.
  21. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a new market, we opened our first store in India, the country where curry originated, in August. Although the spread of COVID-19 continues unabated, we will work to gradually raise brand awareness in this enormous market of approximately 1.3 billion people and make our stores available to more customers.」

    The overseas business opened its first store in India, entering a new country. The Company also stated that it would continue efforts to raise brand awareness in the Indian market.
  22. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas, 31 new stores opened and 17 closed, increasing the total store count by 14 from the end of the previous fiscal year to 186.」

    Overseas, 31 stores opened and 17 closed, resulting in a net increase of 14 stores and expanding the store count to 186.
  23. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total 22 11 11 183」

    From March through November 2019, 22 overseas stores opened and 11 closed, resulting in a net increase of 11 stores and bringing the overseas store count to 183 as of the end of November 2019.
  24. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas, 16 new stores opened and 6 stores closed, resulting in a net increase of 10 stores (see Table 3 below).」

    During the first six months of the fiscal year, 16 overseas stores opened and 6 closed, resulting in a net increase of 10 stores and bringing the overseas store count to 182 as of the end of August 2019.
  25. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas, the Company opened its first stores in Vietnam and the UK, with 28 new store openings and 10 closures, resulting in a net increase of 18 stores.」

    The Company entered Vietnam and the UK, opening 28 overseas stores and closing 10, for a net increase of 18 stores.
  26. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total 20 9 11 165」

    From March through November 2018, 20 overseas stores opened and 9 closed, resulting in a net increase of 11 stores and bringing the overseas store count to 165 as of the end of November 2018.
  27. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas store openings by country China 1 1 - 41 United States (mainland) - - - 4 Taiwan - 2 △2 22 Hong Kong 1 - 1 8 Thailand - - - 28 South Korea 3 1 2 30 United States (Hawaii) - - - 4 Singapore - 1 △1 5 Indonesia 1 - 1 5 Malaysia - - - 1 Philippines - - - 7 Total 6 5 1 155」

    During the first quarter, 6 overseas stores opened and 5 closed, resulting in a net increase of 1 store, bringing the overseas store count to 155 as of the end of May 2018. The quarter saw a net increase, compared with the net decrease in the previous fiscal year.
  28. FY2018RaisedAnnual report

    「Over the medium term, we will pursue global store expansion, focusing on Asia, North America and Europe.」

    Europe was explicitly added to the previously stated focus on Asia and North America, broadening the scope of priority regions over the medium term. Meanwhile, during the fiscal year, 14 overseas stores opened and 21 closed, resulting in a net decrease of 7 stores.
  29. FY2018-Q3Continued net decrease in overseas store countAnnual report

    「Total 10 16 △6 155」

    By the end of November 2017, 10 new stores had opened overseas and 16 stores had closed, resulting in a net decrease of 6 stores. The overseas store count continued to decline on a net basis following the second quarter.
  30. FY2018-Q2Continued net decrease in overseas store countAnnual report

    「Overseas, 4 new stores opened, while efforts to withdraw from underperforming stores and other factors resulted in 10 store closures, for a net decrease of 6 stores.」

    Overseas, 4 new stores opened and 10 stores closed, resulting in a net decrease of 6 stores. The Company stated that this was due to its efforts to withdraw from underperforming stores.
  31. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company acquired equity interests in House Restaurant Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and shares in Taiwan Curry House Restaurant Co., Ltd. It also established Ichibanya UK Limited and made a 100% capital contribution. As a result, because the Company’s voting rights ownership in House Restaurant Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Taiwan Curry House Restaurant Co., Ltd. and Ichibanya UK Limited exceeded 50%, these companies have been included in the scope of consolidation from the first quarter of the fiscal year.」

    The acquisition of the Chinese and Taiwanese operating companies and the establishment and 100% ownership of the UK subsidiary were reflected in the scope of consolidation, expanding the overseas businesses under management.
  32. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the overseas business, we will seek to expand our store network in countries where we already operate by improving customer satisfaction through menu development and higher service standards, while strengthening the CoCo ICHIBANYA brand. In China and Taiwan, we will strengthen profitability, primarily at the local companies that became subsidiaries in March 2017. We are also preparing to open new stores in London, the UK, and Vietnam, and will continue expanding into new markets.」

    The local companies in China and Taiwan became subsidiaries, and preparations for new store openings in London, the UK, and Vietnam are progressing.
  33. FY2017-Q3Net decrease in overseas store countAnnual report

    「During the first six months of the fiscal year, the number of overseas stores decreased by 3 on a net basis. This was due mainly to the closure of a number of unprofitable stores ahead of the planned conversion in March of the Chinese and Taiwanese operating companies, which are subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries of House Foods Group Inc., into subsidiaries of the Company, as well as the temporary closure in Malaysia of existing stores that had previously offered menus containing pork.」

    Overseas, 13 new stores opened and 16 stores closed, resulting in a net decrease of 3 stores during the first six months of the fiscal year.
  34. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「Our fundamental aim is global expansion, but over the medium term we will focus our restaurant development primarily on Asia, North America and other regions.」

    Sets global expansion as the long-term direction, with Asia and North America as key medium-term regions.
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