Operating Profit Decline Amid Revenue Growth in the Food Service Business
First written in FY2021-Q3. 10 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-13.
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- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue and operating income were ¥29,689 million, up 0.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2,664 million, up 3.0%.」
After operating profit declined despite higher revenue in the previous interim period, the current interim period saw revenue increase 0.2% and operating profit increase 3.0%. The rise in the cost ratio caused by soaring raw material prices continued to be cited as a factor weighing on profit. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「On the cost side, the higher cost ratio resulting from surging raw material prices put pressure on profit. As a result, revenue and operating revenue were ¥60,793 million, up 8.3% year on year, while operating profit was ¥5,342 million, down 10.5%.」
The food service business maintained 8.3% revenue growth, but operating profit fell 10.5% as higher raw material prices increased the cost ratio. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「On the cost side, in addition to a higher cost ratio due to surging raw-material prices, higher utility costs also put pressure on profit. As a result, revenue and operating revenue were ¥29,621 million, up 11.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2,585 million, down 20.1%.」
The food service business maintained revenue growth, but higher raw material prices raised the cost ratio and utility expenses increased, putting pressure on profit. Operating profit fell 20.1%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, same-store sales at company-operated stores from January through December remained strong at 103.7% of the year-earlier level. Regarding store openings and closures, 6 company-operated stores and 16 franchised stores opened, while 1 company-operated store and 2 franchised stores closed, bringing the number of stores at the end of December to 491, a net increase of 19.」
The food-service business continued implementing digital transformation, promotional menus and campaigns. Katsuya's same-store sales were 103.7% of the year-earlier level, and its store count reached 491. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, the core Japanese tonkatsu chain Katsuya implemented 7 promotional menus in addition to promoting store digital transformation. As a result, same-store sales at company-operated stores for January through June were strong at 105.7% of the year-earlier level. Regarding store openings and closures, 2 company-operated stores and 8 franchised stores opened, bringing the number of stores at the end of June to 482, a net increase of 10.」
The food-service business continued its digital-transformation and promotional-menu initiatives, expanding Katsuya to 482 stores. Interim revenue increased 7.7% and operating profit increased 29.9%. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, the number of Katsuya stores in Japan, including franchised stores, increased net by 3 to 475, while Karayama and Yuki in Japan, including franchised stores, opened and closed 5 stores each, resulting in no net change and a total of 161 stores. In addition to promoting store digital transformation, 3 promotional menus were introduced at Katsuya in Japan, and 3 promotional menus and 1 campaign were conducted at Karayama and Yuki in Japan. As a result, year-on-year sales at existing stores remained strong, with revenue and operating revenue of ¥13,451 million, up 9.6% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,727 million, up 38.7%.」
The food-service business implemented store digital transformation, 3 promotional menus at Katsuya and 3 promotional menus and 1 campaign at Karayama and Yuki, recording 9.6% revenue growth and 38.7% operating profit growth. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to promoting store digital transformation, 14 promotional menus were introduced at Katsuya in Japan and 11 at Karayama and Yuki in Japan, resulting in strong year-on-year sales at existing stores. Revenue and operating revenue were ¥51,813 million, up 9.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5,706 million, up 15.3%.」
The food-service business implemented 14 and 11 promotional menus, respectively, and store digital transformation, recording 9.8% revenue growth and 15.3% operating profit growth. Katsuya expanded to 472 stores. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to promoting store digital transformation, 10 promotional menus were introduced at Katsuya in Japan and 9 at Karayama and Yuki in Japan, resulting in strong year-on-year sales at existing stores. Revenue and operating revenue were ¥37,795 million, up 10.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥4,064 million, up 11.8%.」
The food-service business expanded its store network, implemented store digital transformation and format-specific promotional menus, and recorded 10.4% revenue growth and 11.8% operating profit growth. The operating profit growth rate accelerated from 3.5% in the previous quarter. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, the number of Katsuya stores in Japan, including franchised stores, increased net by 8 to 458, while the number of Karayama and Yuki stores in Japan, including franchised stores, decreased net by 6 to 165. Strong year-on-year sales at existing stores, driven by the promotion of store digital transformation and the introduction of promotional menus, resulted in revenue and operating revenue of ¥24,715 million, up 11.4% year on year, and operating profit of ¥2,490 million, up 3.5%.」
Although store numbers varied by format, the food-service business recorded 11.4% revenue growth and 3.5% operating profit growth through store digital transformation and promotional menus. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, the number of Katsuya stores in Japan, including franchised stores, increased net by 3 to 453, while the number of Karayama and Yuki stores in Japan, including franchised stores, decreased net by 6 to 165. Strong year-on-year sales at existing stores, driven by the promotion of store digital transformation and the introduction of promotional menus, resulted in revenue and operating revenue of ¥12,277 million, up 12.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,245 million, up 5.7%.」
Although store numbers varied by format, the food-service business recorded 12.7% revenue growth and 5.7% operating profit growth through store digital transformation and promotional menus. - FY2023-Q3Revenue and profit growth despite higher costsAnnual report
「Amid a challenging business environment, including rising food ingredient prices accompanying the weaker yen and soaring crude oil prices, we worked to deliver "overwhelming product strength" and strengthen takeout offerings. Net sales and operating revenue were ¥34,242 million, and operating income was ¥3,633 million.」
The food-service business described a challenging environment of yen depreciation, higher food-material prices and surging crude oil prices, while also presenting its store expansion, efforts to strengthen product appeal and takeaway sales, and revenue and operating profit for the period. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, the number of Katsuya stores in Japan, including franchised stores, increased net by 5 to 440, while the number of Karayama and Yuki stores in Japan, including franchised stores, increased net by 3 to 170. In a challenging operating environment, initiatives focused on "overwhelming product strength and stronger takeaway sales" resulted in revenue and operating revenue of ¥22,187 million and operating profit of ¥2,406 million.」
Following adoption of the revenue recognition standard, disclosure of store numbers, operating revenue, operating profit and specific initiatives in the food-service business has continued. - FY2023-Q1Food-service performance disclosure after adoption of the revenue recognition standardAnnual report
「While working to prevent the spread of COVID-19, proactive business expansion resulted in revenue and operating revenue of ¥10,892 million and operating profit of ¥1,178 million.」
The food-service business continued its infection-control measures and recorded quarterly revenue and operating revenue of ¥10,892 million and operating profit of ¥1,178 million. - FY2022-Q3Continued revenue and profit growth, slower revenue growthAnnual report
「In the restaurant business, the number of Katsuya tonkatsu specialty restaurants in Japan, including franchised locations, increased by 9 net to 429, while Karayama and Karaage Yukari in Japan increased by 22 net to 159. As a result of the active business expansion, revenue and operating revenue were ¥32,336 million, up 18.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥3,601 million, up 15.7% year on year.」
The food-service business continued to report higher revenue and profit. The operating profit growth rate improved slightly from 14.8% for the cumulative second quarter to 15.7%, while the revenue growth rate slowed from 26.8% to 18.9%. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue and operating revenue were ¥21,173 million, up 26.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥2,290 million, up 14.8%.」
The food-service business expanded its store network while recording 26.8% revenue growth and 14.8% operating profit growth year on year, continuing the revenue and profit growth seen in the first quarter. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food-service business, the number of Katsuya stores in Japan, including franchised stores, increased net by 3 to 423, while the number of Karayama and Yuki stores in Japan, including franchised stores, increased net by 4 to 141. As a result of actively and promptly addressing changes in lifestyles and other effects associated with COVID-19, revenue and operating revenue were ¥10,631 million, up 21.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,299 million, up 6.2%.」
The food-service business expanded its store network while recording 21.4% revenue growth and 6.2% operating profit growth year on year. Both the revenue growth rate and operating profit growth accelerated further from the previous full year's growth on higher revenue. - FY2021Return to operating profit growth on higher revenueAnnual report
「As a result, revenue and operating revenue were ¥38,634 million, up 15.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥4,539 million, up 1.2%.」
The business shifted from an operating profit decline on higher revenue through the third quarter to 15.9% revenue growth and 1.2% operating profit growth for the full year. - FY2021-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In the restaurant business, the number of Katsuya tonkatsu specialty restaurants in Japan, including franchised locations, increased by 11 net to 472, while Karayama and Karaage Yukari increased by 18 net to 135. As a result of the active business expansion, revenue was ¥27,189 million, up 11.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥3,100 million, down 6.1% year on year, due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
The food-service business continued to expand its store network and increase revenue, while operating profit remained below the year-earlier level because of higher selling, general and administrative expenses.