Accelerating Domestic Store Openings in Priority Regions Such as Kansai
First written in FY2016. 31 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-30.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「1. Strengthen and expand the domestic business Agriculture and aquaculture operations; accelerate the pace of “Uobei” store openings; expand yakiniku-format store openings」
The domestic store-opening policy became more specific, adding an accelerated pace of “Uobei” store openings and expanded yakiniku-format openings to the existing focus on urban locations and new-format development. The capital investment plan also indicated 25 new domestic stores. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We have been preparing for the opening of multiple stores from the second half onward, centered on the concept store “GENKI SUSHI × Uobei Ueno.”」
For domestic store expansion, concrete preparations centered on concept stores progressed toward the opening of multiple stores from the second half onward. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「In Japan, we will actively open stores in urban areas, develop new formats and diversify our business portfolio.」
The previous numerical target of a domestic network of 200 stores remained unstated, with the focus shifting to domestic expansion centered on urban store openings, new formats and business portfolio diversification. The capital investment plan also indicated that 12 new stores were scheduled to open in fiscal 2025. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「We will also use a scrap-and-build strategy to shift from small suburban trade areas to metropolitan trade areas and achieve steady growth.」
The policies of scrap-and-build, shifting to metropolitan trade areas and opening stores in Japan continued, but the previously stated numerical target of a domestic network of 200 stores was not included in the medium- to long-term strategy in this filing, and the wording changed to “steady growth.” - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of the store expansion, 4 stores were opened and 3 stores were closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 184.」
Store expansion continued toward a domestic network of 200 stores, with 4 stores opened and 3 stores closed. The total number of stores was 184. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, as a new initiative, we opened "Uobei mini Kanda University Hospital" in June 2023. At approximately 35 tsubo, it is smaller than our standard stores of approximately 120 tsubo. We opened 3 stores and closed 2 stores in Japan, bringing the total number of stores to 184.」
Store openings continued toward a domestic network of 200 stores, including the launch of a new “Uobei mini” format, which is smaller than a standard store. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, we opened 2 stores and closed 1 store, bringing the total number of stores in Japan to 184.」
Store expansion continued toward a domestic network of 200 stores. After 2 stores were opened and 1 store was closed, the total number of domestic stores was 184. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, we opened 12 stores and closed 4 stores, bringing the total number of stores in Japan to 188.」
Store expansion continued toward a domestic network of 200 stores, with the total number of domestic stores increasing from 185 to 188. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, we opened 8 stores and closed 3 stores, bringing the total number of stores in Japan to 185.」
Store expansion continued toward a domestic network of 200 stores, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 185. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of the store expansion, 1 store was opened and 2 stores were closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 179.」
In Japan, 1 store was opened and 2 stores were closed, reducing the total number of domestic stores from 180 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 179. Store expansion results were updated under the policy of building a domestic network of 200 stores and opening more than 20 stores annually. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「To successfully open more than 20 stores a year, we established a new Store Opening Promotion Department dedicated to store openings. By providing more stable store launches and operations, we will earn customer approval.」
In addition to the target of a domestic network of 200 stores, the company specified an annual store-opening pace of more than 20 stores and the establishment of a new Store Opening Promotion Department. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual 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.」
As part of the expansion toward a domestic network of 200 stores, 12 stores were opened and 2 stores were closed during the period, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 175. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of domestic stores increased to 169 after 6 stores, including stores under new formats, were opened and 2 stores were closed.」
As part of the expansion toward a domestic network of 200 stores, 6 stores were opened and 2 stores were closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 169. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding store expansion, we opened 3 stores and closed 1 store, bringing the total number of stores in Japan to 167.」
As part of the expansion toward a domestic network of 200 stores, 3 stores were opened and 1 store was closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 167. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended the third quarter, 12 new stores were opened and 8 unprofitable and other stores were closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 162.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 12 stores opened and 8 stores closed in the nine months ended the third quarter. The total number of domestic stores was 162. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended the second quarter, 6 new stores were opened and 4 unprofitable and other stores were closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 160.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 6 stores opened and 4 stores closed in the six months ended the second quarter. The total number of domestic stores was 160. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended the first quarter, we opened 3 new stores and closed 2 unprofitable and other stores, bringing the total number of stores in Japan to 159.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 3 stores opened and 2 stores closed. The total number of domestic stores was 159. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we will continue expanding our footprint by extending coverage in western Japan and expanding our presence in the Tokyo metropolitan area and existing dominant operating areas, while focusing on opening more all-order-format “non-conveyor sushi” stores. We will also use a scrap-and-build strategy to shift from small suburban trade areas to metropolitan trade areas and achieve steady growth toward a domestic network of 200 stores.」
In addition to expanding in western Japan, the Tokyo metropolitan area and existing dominant operating areas, the domestic network was expanded to 158 stores. The target of a domestic network of 200 stores and the policy of shifting to metropolitan trade areas were maintained. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended the third quarter, 5 new stores were opened and 4 unprofitable stores were closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 155, including 131 “non-conveyor sushi” stores.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 5 stores opened and 4 stores closed in the nine months ended the third quarter. The total number of domestic stores was 155. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended the second quarter, 3 new stores were opened and 1 unprofitable store was closed, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 156, including 127 “non-conveyor sushi” stores.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 3 stores opened and 1 store closed in the six months ended the second quarter. The total number of domestic stores was 156. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, 2 new stores were opened, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 156, including 126 “non-conveyor sushi” stores.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 2 new stores opened, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 156. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended the third quarter, 10 new stores were opened and 9 unprofitable and other stores were closed, bringing the total number of stores to 153.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 10 stores opened and 9 stores closed in the nine months ended the third quarter, bringing the total to 153 stores. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended the second quarter, 5 new stores were opened and 7 unprofitable stores were closed, bringing the total number of stores to 150.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with a cumulative record of store openings and closures. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended the first quarter, 3 new stores were opened and 2 unprofitable stores were closed, bringing the total number of stores to 153.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 3 stores opened and 2 stores closed in the three months ended the first quarter, bringing the total to 153 stores. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we will continue expanding our footprint by extending coverage in western Japan and expanding our presence in the Tokyo metropolitan area and existing dominant operating areas, while focusing on opening more all-order-format “non-conveyor sushi” stores. We will also use a scrap-and-build strategy to shift from small suburban trade areas to metropolitan trade areas and achieve steady growth toward a domestic network of 200 stores.」
Expansion in western Japan, the Tokyo metropolitan area and existing dominant operating areas continued, as did the scrap-and-build strategy and the shift to metropolitan trade areas. The target of a domestic network of 200 stores was reiterated. During the year, 13 stores were opened, bringing the total number of domestic stores to 152. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended the third quarter, 12 new stores were opened and 7 unprofitable and other stores were closed, bringing the total number of stores to 153.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 12 stores opened and 7 stores closed in the nine months ended the third quarter. The total number of stores was 153. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended the second quarter, 6 new stores were opened and 2 unprofitable stores were closed, bringing the total number of stores to 152.」
Domestic store expansion continued, with 6 stores opened and 2 stores closed in the six months ended the second quarter, bringing the total to 152 stores. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended the first quarter, we opened 3 new stores and closed 1 unprofitable store, bringing the total number of stores to 150.」
Continued domestic store expansion, opening 3 new stores and closing 1 store during the three months ended the first quarter. Total stores in Japan increased to 150 from 148 at the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「We will also shift from suburban locations serving small trade areas to urban locations serving large trade areas through a scrap-and-build strategy, achieving steady growth toward a domestic network of 200 stores.」
In addition to accelerating openings in priority regions, explicitly stated the shift from suburban locations serving small trade areas to urban locations serving large trade areas and the numerical target of 200 stores in Japan. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended the third quarter, we opened 14 new stores and closed 2 unprofitable stores, bringing the total number of stores to 145.」
Regarding domestic store expansion, opened 14 new stores and closed 2 stores cumulatively. Total stores reached 145. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended the second quarter, we opened 7 new stores and closed 1 unprofitable store, bringing the total number of stores to 139.」
Regarding domestic store expansion, opened 7 new stores and closed 1 store cumulatively. Total stores reached 139. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended the first quarter, we opened 4 new stores and closed 1 unprofitable store, bringing the total number of stores to 136.」
Regarding domestic store expansion, opened 4 new stores and closed 1 store during the quarter. Total stores reached 136. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We aim to raise awareness of the Company and the Uobei brand by accelerating store openings in priority regions such as the Kansai area.」
Stated a policy of treating the Kansai area and other regions as priorities and linking accelerated store openings to greater brand awareness.