Development of New Sushi Formats Distinct from Conveyor-Belt Sushi
First written in FY2016. 14 of 23 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-30.
Genki Global Dining Concepts moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021.
40 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a new business format, we opened "Osaka Yakiniku Umakatsu" in Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture, in January 2026.」
Regarding new-format development, opened the yakiniku restaurant "Osaka Yakiniku Umakatsu" in January 2026. The medium- to long-term strategy also indicates expansion into formats such as "GENKI DINER," QSR, and ramen. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At our U.S. subsidiary, we are working to improve the profitability of existing stores by strengthening promotions and selling new products, while focusing on launching new businesses such as a ramen business scheduled to open within the year.」
For the rollout of new formats and new businesses, stated that the U.S. subsidiary was preparing to launch a ramen business scheduled to open within the year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At our U.S. subsidiary, we are working to improve the profitability of existing stores by strengthening promotions and selling new products, while focusing on launching new businesses such as a ramen business scheduled to open within the year.」
For the rollout of new formats and new businesses, stated that the U.S. subsidiary was preparing to launch a ramen business scheduled to open within the year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, we opened multiple stores in new business formats, primarily eel specialty stores. We also rebranded the existing "Uobei" brand and opened "Uomai" in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, as a new flagship store.」
New-format development advanced from the planning stage to the opening of multiple eel specialty stores and the launch of the "Uomai" flagship store as a premium new brand. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We also opened the premium sushi restaurant "Kyoto Senryo" in front of Kyoto Station in September 2024. We will seek to enhance the Senryo brand image by providing memorable dining experiences, service and spaces centered on luxurious course menus featuring sushi and other dishes for international visitors to Japan.」
As a concrete development in new-format creation and diversification, opened the premium sushi restaurant "Kyoto Senryo" in front of Kyoto Station in September 2024 and offered course menus for international visitors to Japan. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the ramen business in Hawaii, we will launch an eel business in Japan. By developing new business formats in this way, in addition to creating multiple channels for our sushi business, we will strengthen our operating base through horizontal expansion and enhance our earnings capacity alongside greater store operating efficiency.」
Indicated the launch of an eel business in Japan following the Hawaii ramen business, broadening new-format development to include strengthening the operating base through multiple channels and horizontal expansion of the sushi business. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding our overseas subsidiaries, in July 2023 we entered into a franchise agreement with MENSHO Co., Ltd. for a ramen business in Hawaii, United States. We are also jointly preparing to open "MENSHO Honolulu" (tentative name), the first store in Hawaii, scheduled to open in 2024.」
As a specific measure to develop new formats and diversify revenue sources, entered into a franchise agreement with MENSHO Co., Ltd. for a ramen business in Hawaii and jointly proceeded with preparations for the first store, scheduled to open in 2024. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「To diversify revenue sources beyond the core Uobei format and overseas operations, we upgraded the specialized New Business Format Development Section to a department and will expand the rollout of the tempura format "Sakuna," launched in the previous fiscal year. We will also develop new store formats not bound by existing business formats, new formats requiring less initial investment, and expand our e-commerce business.」
Expanded the scope from conventional new-format development and delivery experiments to the expansion of the tempura format "Sakuna," new store formats, formats requiring less initial investment, and the e-commerce business. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion in Japan, we opened 12 stores, including new business formats, and closed 2 stores, bringing the total number of stores to 175.」
Confirmed continued store expansion, including new business formats. No additional milestone from previous disclosures, such as the presentation of a new format name or completion of new-format development, was stated. - FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, we opened a tempura specialty store in Tokyo as a new business format.」
The specific focus shifted from initiatives such as the delivery-function experiment to opening a new non-sushi business format, a tempura specialty store in Tokyo. - FY2018DroppedAnnual reportThis annual securities report contains no explicit reference to developing a new business format distinct from conveyor-belt sushi or testing the addition of delivery functions to existing stores.
- FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts to develop new business formats, we are conducting tests in Utsunomiya involving the addition of delivery functions to existing stores and working to develop new sales channels for sushi.」
Continued testing the addition of delivery functions to existing stores and developing new sales channels. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts to develop new business formats, we are conducting tests in Utsunomiya involving the addition of delivery functions to existing stores and working to develop new sales channels for sushi.」
Continued testing the addition of delivery functions to existing stores and developing new sales channels. No new achievement milestone was stated. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts to develop new business formats, we are conducting tests in Utsunomiya involving the addition of delivery functions to existing stores and working to develop new sales channels for sushi.」
Continued testing the addition of delivery functions to existing stores and developing new sales channels. No new achievement milestone was stated. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts to develop new business formats, we have begun testing the addition of delivery functions to existing stores in Utsunomiya and will continue developing new sales channels for sushi.」
As a specific measure for developing a new business format, began testing the addition of delivery functions to existing stores and initiated development of new sales channels. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Proceed with developing a new sushi business format distinct from the conventional conveyor-belt sushi model.」
Identified the development of a business format distinct from existing conveyor-belt sushi as an explicit issue and objective.