Franchisee Disputes, Franchisee Departures and Litigation Risk
First written in FY2017. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
19 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If disputes or other problems arise with these franchisees, franchisee withdrawals and litigation could result, potentially affecting the performance of Environmental Services.」
The company continues to disclose the risks of franchisee withdrawals and litigation arising from disputes with franchisees. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Our group provides environmental maintenance products under the Leasekin brand through a franchise system. The provision of these products and services depends on the understanding and cooperation of regional headquarters and agents. If problems or other issues arise with these franchisees, franchise locations may withdraw and litigation may occur, potentially affecting the performance of environmental services and other aspects of the business.」
While the franchise network is built on cooperative relationships, the company has newly disclosed franchisee withdrawals and litigation arising from disputes with franchisees as individual risks.