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Operation of a domestic and international network of brand share salons

First written in FY2016. 9 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.

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  1. FY2026SoftenedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, changes in store numbers comprised 5 closures in Japan, 2 closures in South Korea, 1 opening in Taiwan, and 1 opening and 4 closures in China. As of the end of the fiscal year, there were 33 stores in Japan, 7 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 2 in China, for a total of 46 stores.」

    Although BS salons opened in Japan and overseas, closures exceeded openings, reducing the total number of salons from 55 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 46.
  3. FY2026-H1SoftenedAnnual report

    「During the interim consolidated accounting period, store movements comprised 2 domestic closures, 2 closures in South Korea, 1 opening in Taiwan, 1 opening and 4 closures in China. As of the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, we had 36 domestic stores, 7 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 2 in China, for a total of 49 stores.」

    The brand-share salon network contracted from 55 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 49, as closures exceeded openings despite new openings in Taiwan and China.
  4. FY2025SoftenedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, 1 new salon opened in Japan, while 3 domestic salons, 1 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan closed. At the end of the fiscal year, the network comprised 55 salons: 38 in Japan, 9 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    While 1 new salon opened in Japan, 3 domestic salons, 1 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan closed, reducing the total number of BS salons from 59 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 55.
  5. FY2025-H1SoftenedAnnual report

    「During the first half, 2 domestic salons closed. At the end of the first half, the network comprised 57 salons: 38 in Japan, 10 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    The BS salon network contracted from 59 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 57 following the closure of 2 domestic salons.
  6. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, 2 salons opened and 1 closed in Japan, 1 opened in China, 2 opened in Taiwan and 3 closed in South Korea, resulting in a net increase of 1 salon. At the end of the fiscal year, the network comprised 59 salons: 40 in Japan, 10 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    The BS salon network expanded by a net 1 salon, from 58 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 59, after 5 new salons opened in Japan, China and Taiwan and 3 closed in South Korea.
  7. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the first nine months, 2 domestic BS salons, 1 salon in China and 2 salons in Taiwan opened, while 3 salons closed in South Korea. At the end of the third quarter, the network comprised 60 salons: 41 in Japan, 10 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    While a total of 5 salons opened in Japan, China and Taiwan, 3 salons closed in South Korea, increasing the total number of BS salons from 58 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 60.
  8. FY2024-Q2Openings in Japan, China and Taiwan and South Korean closures left the total unchangedAnnual report

    「During the first 2 quarters of the current consolidated fiscal year, store movements comprised 1 new domestic BS salon, 1 new store in China, 1 new store in Taiwan and 2 closures in South Korea. As of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, we had 40 domestic stores, 10 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 5 in China, for a total of 58 stores.」

    While 1 new salon opened in each of Japan, China and Taiwan, 2 salons closed in South Korea. The total number of BS salons remained unchanged at 58 from the end of the previous fiscal year, but the regional mix changed.
  9. FY2024-Q1Domestic openings and South Korean closures left the total unchangedAnnual report

    「During the first quarter, 1 new domestic BS salon opened and 1 salon closed in South Korea. At the end of the first quarter, the network comprised 58 salons: 40 in Japan, 12 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 4 in China.」

    While 1 new domestic BS salon opened, 1 salon closed in South Korea. The total remained unchanged at 58 from the end of the previous fiscal year, but the regional mix changed.
  10. FY2023Salon network contracted as closures exceeded openingsAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, 1 salon opened and 5 closed in Japan, while 4 closed in South Korea and 1 opened in China, resulting in a net decrease of 7 salons. At the end of the fiscal year, the network comprised 58 salons: 39 in Japan, 13 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 4 in China.」

    While 1 salon opened in Japan and 1 in China, 5 domestic salons and 4 South Korean salons closed, reducing the total number of BS salons from 60 to 58.
  11. FY2023-Q3Salon network changed as closures exceeded openings and 1 salon opened in ChinaAnnual report

    「As of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, we had 40 domestic stores, 14 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 4 in China, for a total of 60 stores.」

    While 3 domestic salons and 3 South Korean salons closed, 1 new salon opened in China, reducing the total number of BS salons from 61 at the end of the previous quarter to 60.
  12. FY2023-Q2Salon network contracted as closures exceeded openingsAnnual report

    「During the first half, the number of salons decreased by 4 due to 3 domestic closures and 1 closure in South Korea. At the end of the first half, the network comprised 61 salons: 40 in Japan, 16 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    Three domestic salons and 1 South Korean salon closed, reducing the total number of BS salons from 63 at the end of the previous quarter to 61.
  13. FY2023-Q1Salon network contracted due to closures in Japan and overseasAnnual report

    「As of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, we had 42 domestic stores, 16 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China, for a total of 63 stores.」

    One domestic BS salon and 1 South Korean salon closed, reducing the total number of BS salons from 65 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 63.
  14. FY2022Total salon count declined as closures exceeded openings in Japan and overseasAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, 2 salons opened in Nago, Okinawa and Sapporo, Hokkaido, while 4 salons closed in Japan and 5 overseas, all in South Korea. As a result, at the end of the fiscal year, the network comprised 65 salons: 43 in Japan, 17 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    While 2 salons opened in Japan, 4 domestic salons and 5 South Korean salons closed, reducing the total number of BS salons from 67 at the end of the previous quarter to 65.
  15. FY2022-Q3Overseas closures continued, reducing the total number of salonsAnnual report

    「During the first nine months, 2 salons opened in Nago, Okinawa and Sapporo, Hokkaido, while 3 salons closed in Japan and 4 closed overseas, all in South Korea. As a result, the network comprised 67 salons: 44 in Japan, 18 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    In Japan, 2 salons opened while 3 closed, and 4 salons also closed in South Korea. The total number of BS salons decreased from 71 at the end of the previous quarter to 67.
  16. FY2022-Q2Regional mix changed due to domestic openings and overseas closuresAnnual report

    「During the first half, 2 salons opened in Nago, Okinawa and Sapporo, Hokkaido, while 1 salon closed in Japan and 2 closed overseas, both in South Korea. As a result, the network comprised 71 salons: 46 in Japan, 20 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    In Japan, 2 salons opened and 1 closed, while 2 salons closed in South Korea. The total remained unchanged at 71 from the end of the previous quarter, but the regional mix changed.
  17. FY2022-Q1Total salon count declined due to domestic BS salon closuresAnnual report

    「During the first quarter, the number of salons decreased by 1 due to the closure of a domestic BS salon. At the end of the first quarter, the network comprised 71 salons: 44 in Japan, 22 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    One domestic BS salon closed, reducing the total number of BS salons from 72 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 71.
  18. FY2021New openings continued, but closures exceeded openings and the total declinedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, the domestic network recorded 1 new opening, 1 opening resulting from the independence of a company-owned salon staff member, and 2 closures. Overseas, there was 1 opening in South Korea and 10 closures, comprising 9 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan. As a result, at the end of the fiscal year, the network comprised 72 salons: 45 in Japan, 22 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    New openings continued in Japan and overseas, but closures, mainly overseas, exceeded openings, reducing the total number of BS salons from 73 at the end of the previous quarter to 72.
  19. FY2021-Q3Continued contraction of the overseas network and decline in the total number of salonsAnnual report

    「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, 1 salon opened in Japan following the independence of staff from a company-owned salon, and 2 closed. Overseas, 1 salon opened in South Korea and 8 closed (7 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan). As a result, as of the end of the third quarter under review, there were 73 salons in total: 44 in Japan, 24 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    The total number of BS salons decreased from 76 at the end of the previous quarter to 73. Closures outnumbered new openings in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and the overseas footprint continued to shrink.
  20. FY2021-Q2Contraction of the overseas network and decline in the total number of salonsAnnual report

    「During the first six months of the fiscal year under review, 1 salon opened in Japan following the independence of staff from a company-owned salon. Overseas, 1 salon opened in South Korea and 7 closed (6 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan). As a result, as of the end of the second quarter under review, there were 76 salons in total: 46 in Japan, 25 in South Korea, 2 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    While 1 salon opened in Japan, 7 closed overseas, causing the total number of BS Salons to fall from 83 at the end of the previous quarter to 76.
  21. FY2021-Q1Contraction of the overseas network, with Japan unchangedAnnual report

    「As of the end of the first quarter under review, there were 83 salons in total: 46 in Japan, 31 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 3 in China.」

    BS Salons fell from 87 at the end of the previous quarter to 83. Japan was unchanged at 46 salons, while the number of overseas salons declined, mainly in South Korea and China.
  22. FY2020-Q3Changes in the domestic and overseas composition and a decline in the total number of salonsAnnual report

    「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, 2 salons closed in Japan. Overseas, 3 salons opened, all in South Korea, and 4 closed (3 in South Korea and 1 in Taiwan). As a result, there were 87 salons in total: 46 in Japan, 33 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    BS Salons declined by 2 in Japan and 1 in Taiwan, while in South Korea 3 salons opened and 3 closed, resulting in a total of 87 salons, down from 88 at the end of the previous quarter.
  23. FY2020-Q2Total increased despite a decline in Japan and an increase in South KoreaAnnual report

    「As of the end of the second quarter under review, there were 92 salons in total: 47 in Japan, 36 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    BS Salons totaled 92: 47 in Japan, 36 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China, an increase from 90 at the end of the previous quarter.
  24. FY2020-Q1Total unchanged despite a decline in Japan and an increase in South KoreaAnnual report

    「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, 1 salon closed in Japan, while 1 salon opened overseas, in South Korea. As a result, there were 90 salons in total: 47 in Japan, 34 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    The total number of BS Salons was 90, unchanged from the end of the previous fiscal year, but the composition changed, with 1 fewer salon in Japan and 1 more in South Korea.
  25. FY2019Contraction of the salon network due to closures in China and other factorsAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year under review, the changes in the number of salons were 1 opening in Japan, the MEN Minami-Koshigaya salon in Saitama Prefecture, and 2 closures. Overseas, there were 12 openings (10 in South Korea, 1 in Taiwan and 1 in China) and 20 closures (2 in South Korea and 18 in China). As a result, as of the end of the fiscal year under review, there were 90 salons in total: 48 in Japan, 33 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 5 in China.」

    BS Salons fell from 99 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 90. The number of salons in China fell to 5 following 18 closures, while the number in South Korea increased to 33.
  26. FY2019-Q3Changes in the composition of the salon networkAnnual report

    「As a result, as of the end of the third quarter under review, there were 88 salons in total: 49 in Japan, 29 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 6 in China.」

    The total number of Brand Share Salons was 88, unchanged from the end of the previous quarter, but the composition changed from 50 to 49 in Japan, 30 to 29 in South Korea, 3 to 4 in Taiwan and 5 to 6 in China.
  27. FY2019-Q2Further contraction of the salon network following continued closures in ChinaAnnual report

    「As a result, as of the end of the second quarter under review, there were 88 salons in total: 50 in Japan, 30 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 5 in China. In addition, 1 new salon each opened in China and Taiwan in January 2019.」

    Brand Share Salons fell from 89 at the end of the previous quarter to 88, while the number of salons in China fell to 5 following the closure of 17 salons. After the filing date, 1 salon each opened in China and Taiwan.
  28. FY2019-Q1Contraction of the salon network due to closures in ChinaAnnual report

    「As a result, as of the end of the first quarter under review, there were 89 salons in total: 50 in Japan, 27 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 9 in China.」

    Due to closures in China, Brand Share Salons fell from 99 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 89. There were 27 salons in South Korea and 50 in Japan.
  29. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, as of the end of the fiscal year under review, there were 99 salons in total: 49 in Japan, 25 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 22 in China.」

    Brand Share Salons increased from 97 at the end of the third quarter of the 29th fiscal period to 99, as the overseas network expanded, including through growth in South Korea.
  30. FY2018-Q3Changes in the salon network, with a decline in Japan and overseas expansionAnnual report

    「During the first nine months of the fiscal year under review, 3 salons closed in Japan. Overseas, South Korea opened 2 salons and closed 2, Taiwan had no change in the number of salons, and China opened 9 salons and closed 1. As a result, there were 97 salons in total: 49 in Japan, 23 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 22 in China.」

    Brand Share Salons fell from 98 at the end of the previous quarter to 97. While the number of domestic salons declined, openings continued in China.
  31. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, 1 domestic store closed. Overseas, South Korea opened 1 store and closed 2, while China opened 4 stores. As a result, as of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, we had 51 domestic stores, 22 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 22 in China, for a total of 98 stores.」

    Brand Share Salons increased from 96 at the end of the previous quarter to 98, including through the opening of 4 salons in China.
  32. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the first quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, overseas operations saw South Korea open 1 store and close 1, while China opened 4 stores. As a result, as of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, we had 52 domestic stores, 23 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 18 in China, for a total of 96 stores.」

    Brand Share Salons increased from 92 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 96, including through the opening of 4 salons in China.
  33. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year under review, we opened 1 salon in Japan, the Mod's Hair Sendai Nagamachi salon, and closed 14. Overseas, we opened 6 salons and closed 2 in South Korea, opened 1 and closed 1 in Taiwan, and opened 14 and closed 1 in China. As a result, as of the end of the fiscal year under review, there were 92 salons in total: 52 in Japan, 23 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 14 in China.」

    Brand Share Salons increased from 85 at the end of the third quarter to 92 at the fiscal year-end, as the overseas network expanded, mainly in South Korea and China, despite a decline in Japan.
  34. FY2017-Q3Store network restructuringAnnual report

    「In Japan, 14 stores closed. Overseas, South Korea opened 3 stores and closed 2, Taiwan opened 1 and closed 1, and China opened 10 stores. As a result, as of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period, we had 51 domestic stores, 20 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 11 in China, for a total of 85 stores.」

    BS Salons fell from 90 locations at the end of the previous quarter to 85. While the number of domestic locations declined, the number in China increased to 11, resulting in a change in the domestic and overseas composition.
  35. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, as of the end of the second quarter under review, there were 90 salons in total: 59 in Japan, 21 in South Korea, 3 in Taiwan and 7 in China. In China, as of the filing date of this quarterly report, there were 7 salons in total: 1 in Beijing, 1 in Dalian, Liaoning Province, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and 1 in Jinan, Shandong Province. In addition, we opened 2 salons in Shanghai, 1 in Dalian and 1 in Chengdu in January this year, bringing the total to 11.」

    BS Salons totaled 90 domestic and overseas locations at the quarter-end, while the number of salons in China had increased to 11 as of the filing date.
  36. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, as of the end of the first quarter under review, there were 86 salons in total: 61 in Japan, 20 in South Korea, 4 in Taiwan and 1 in China. In China, as of the filing date of this quarterly report, we had opened 1 salon in Dalian, Liaoning Province, and 2 salons in Shanghai, in addition to the existing Beijing Sanlitun salon, bringing the total to 4.」

    The domestic and overseas BS Salon network totaled 86 salons at the quarter-end, while the number of salons in China had increased to 4 as of the filing date.
  37. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「At Mod's Hair, rather than using the conventional franchise relationship between a franchisor and franchisees, we call them Brand Share Salons, or BS Salons, to express the idea that they share a single brand.」

    Explains the BS Salon business model, in which the brand is shared rather than operated as a conventional franchise.
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