Consolidated performance of the Daishogun and Kuidon yakiniku operations
First written in FY2022-Q2. 7 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Revenue declined despite efforts to restructure the business formatsAnnual report
「For the Kuidon format, in addition to developing new customer segments through the renewal of the lunch menu, the company began a fundamental restructuring of the business format in January 2026. To optimize its earnings structure and move away from its traditional focus on all-you-can-eat offerings, the company began testing a lineup centered on higher-value-added menus at selected locations. As a result, revenue fell 0.3% year on year to ¥7,919 million, partly due to the closure of 4 locations.」
The yakiniku segment had 44 locations. While Kuidon began testing a renewed lunch menu and higher-value-added offerings, revenue fell 0.3% from the previous fiscal year due in part to the closure of 4 locations. - 2026-05-13OtherEarnings presentation
「焼肉（44店舗） 7,941 7,919 ▲22 ▲0.3%」
焼肉業態は2026年3月末時点で44店舗、売上高79億19百万円となり、売上高は前期比0.3％減少した。 - FY2026-H1The number of locations increased through new openings, but yakiniku segment revenue declinedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon opened 1 new location, bringing the number of locations at the end of the current interim consolidated accounting period to 48. In terms of operations, the company held seasonal fairs and family events for app members to increase customer traffic.」
The yakiniku segment opened 1 new location, increasing the total to 48. While initiatives targeting app members were intended to increase customer traffic, segment revenue fell 0.9% year on year, and the Kuidon format struggled. - FY2025Customer traffic increased, but revenue declined due to location closures and other factorsAnnual report
「In terms of operations, the company implemented customer relationship management, one of Kisoji’s strengths, and conducted planned promotional activities to drive business during the year-end and New Year peak season. It also adopted Kisoji’s productivity and QSC management methods. Although the Daishogun format helped secure a certain level of profitability, revenue fell 2.4% year on year to ¥7,941 million due in part to the closure of 4 Kuidon locations.」
The yakiniku segment introduced Kisoji’s customer relationship management, productivity and QSC management methods. While this helped Daishogun secure a certain level of profitability, segment revenue declined due in part to the closure of Kuidon locations. - FY2025-H1Customer traffic increased, but revenue declined due to location closures and other factorsAnnual report
「In terms of operations, the company acquired app members, conducted promotional campaigns and, jointly with Kisoji, held the Kisoji Night event offering larger portions of meat to raise awareness of the business format, as well as seasonal fairs and family events, increasing customer traffic. The company also offered value-priced products on the 29th of each month, known as “niku” day, to improve customer satisfaction, but revenue fell 0.7% year on year to ¥3,969 million due in part to the closure of 4 locations.」
Customer traffic in the yakiniku segment increased due to promotional initiatives, while revenue fell 0.7% year on year to ¥3,969 million due in part to the closure of 4 locations. The number of locations at period-end was 47. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon opened 2 locations in eastern Japan and converted 4 Janjan-tei locations to Kuidon in the Chubu region, bringing the number of locations at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year to 50. As a result, revenue was ¥8,138 million, up 2.3% year on year.」
The yakiniku segment opened 2 locations in eastern Japan and converted 4 locations in the Chubu region to Kuidon. The number of locations at period-end was 50, and revenue increased 2.3% year on year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon opened 1 location and renovated 4, including 4 business-format conversions, bringing the number of locations at the end of the current third-quarter consolidated accounting period to 49. In the eastern Japan region, 1 new location opened in August, while in the Chubu region, 4 Janjan-tei locations were converted to Kuidon during the first half, restructuring the operating framework. Revenue was ¥6,001 million, up 1.7% year on year.」
The yakiniku segment opened 1 location and renovated and converted 4 locations, bringing the total to 49. The operating framework in eastern Japan and the Chubu region was restructured, and revenue increased 1.7% year on year. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon opened 1 location and renovated 4, bringing the number of locations at the end of the current second-quarter consolidated accounting period to 49. In the Chubu region, the company restructured its operating framework, including by converting Janjan-tei yakiniku restaurants to Kuidon. Although the renovations required temporary closures, revenue increased 3.5% year on year to ¥3,998 million as customer traffic recovered and for other reasons.」
The yakiniku segment opened 1 location and renovated 4, including conversions from Janjan-tei to Kuidon. The number of locations at period-end was 49, and revenue increased 3.5% year on year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon had 50 locations at the end of the current first-quarter consolidated accounting period and renovated 4 locations, 1 of which was under renovation. In the Chubu region, the company restructured its operating framework, including by converting Janjan-tei yakiniku restaurants to Kuidon. Revenue increased 0.4% year on year to ¥1,943 million, reflecting renovations that required temporary closures and a recovery in customer traffic.」
The yakiniku segment had 50 locations, renovated 4 and converted Janjan-tei locations to Kuidon. Revenue increased 0.4% year on year. - FY2023Revenue increased for the full year, while location restructuring continuedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun, the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon and the yakiniku restaurant Janjan-tei had 51 locations at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year following the opening of 2 locations, closure of 6 locations and renovation of 13 locations.」
The yakiniku segment opened 2 locations, closed 6 and renovated 13, bringing the number of locations at period-end to 51. Revenue was ¥7,958 million, up 28.9% year on year as business hours returned to normal and for other reasons. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun, the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon and the yakiniku restaurant Janjan-tei had 52 locations at the end of the current third-quarter consolidated accounting period following the opening of 1 location, closure of 4 locations and renovation of 4 locations. Operations were challenging due to the significant impact of the spread of COVID-19 and the closure of locations, but revenue increased 22.3% year on year to ¥5,479 million as business hours returned to normal operations and for other reasons.」
The yakiniku segment opened 1 location, closed 4 and renovated 4, bringing the total to 52 locations. Revenue increased 22.3% year on year as operations returned to normal and for other reasons, although the company continued to describe operations as challenging. - FY2023-Q2Revenue increased, but challenging operations continued alongside location closuresAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun, the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon and the yakiniku restaurant Janjan-tei had 52 locations at the end of the current second-quarter consolidated accounting period following the closure of 3 locations and renovation of 4 locations. Operations were challenging due to the significant impact of the spread of COVID-19 and the closure of locations, but revenue increased 52.3% year on year to ¥3,864 million as business hours returned to normal and for other reasons.」
The yakiniku segment closed 3 locations and renovated 4, bringing the total to 52 locations. Revenue increased 52.3% year on year as business hours returned to normal and for other reasons, although the company also described operations as challenging. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The yakiniku operations comprising the premium Wagyu restaurant Daishogun, the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon and the yakiniku restaurant Janjan-tei had 55 locations at the end of the current first-quarter consolidated accounting period following the conversion of 1 location to a different business format and renovation of 3 locations, 1 of which was under renovation. Operations were challenging due to the significant impact of the spread of COVID-19, but revenue increased 48.5% year on year to ¥1,936 million, as business hours returned to normal this year and for other reasons.」
The yakiniku segment converted 1 location to a different business format and renovated 3 locations, bringing the total to 55 locations. Revenue increased 48.5% year on year to ¥1,936 million. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon had 42 locations at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year following the opening of 2 locations, renovation of 3 locations and closure of 1 location. As a result, revenue was ¥4,934 million.」
Daishogun and Kuidon opened 2 locations, renovated 3 and closed 1, bringing the total to 42 locations and revenue to ¥4,934 million. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon had 41 locations at the end of the current third-quarter consolidated accounting period following the opening of 2 locations, renovation of 3 locations and closure of 1 location. Operations were challenging, as the restaurants were significantly affected by shortened business hours and restrictions on alcohol sales due to the spread of COVID-19. As a result, revenue was ¥3,553 million.」
Daishogun and Kuidon opened 2 locations, renovated 3 and closed 1, bringing the total to 41 locations and revenue to ¥3,553 million. The effects of shortened business hours and restrictions on alcohol sales continued. - FY2022-Q2First statedAnnual report
「The premium Wagyu yakiniku restaurant Daishogun and the domestic-beef yakiniku restaurant Kuidon had 38 locations at the end of the current second-quarter consolidated accounting period following the renovation of 1 location and the closure of 1 location. Operations were challenging, as the restaurants were significantly affected by shortened business hours and restrictions on alcohol sales due to the spread of COVID-19. As a result, revenue was ¥1,990 million.」
Following the conversion of 株式会社大将軍 into a wholly owned subsidiary, the consolidated yakiniku segment reported 38 Daishogun and Kuidon locations and revenue of ¥1,990 million for the first time as segment results for the six-month period of the current second quarter.