Establishing Local Management Structures Overseas and Accelerating Global Expansion
First written in FY2017-Q1. 29 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
29 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The overseas segment had 1,064 stores after opening 78 stores and closing 49. Overseas, the company pursued higher profitability in existing markets and strengthened its business foundations. In the United States, the recovery trend from the previous fiscal year has continued following the introduction of a loyalty program.」
The number of overseas locations increased from the previous record of 995 to 1,064. The company also continued strengthening its local business platform, including by introducing a loyalty program in the United States. - FY2026-H1Overseas store count fell to 995, resulting in lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「The overseas segment had 995 stores following the opening of 38 stores and closure of 41 stores. In the United States, the company continued sales initiatives including bundled offerings and product measures. In China, it worked to secure revenue through increased customer traffic by implementing sales promotions using its membership system and shortening the cycle for introducing new products.」
Overseas store count decreased from the previous 998 stores to 995. Although sales initiatives advanced in the United States and China, overseas revenue decreased 1.7% year on year and segment profit decreased 4.7%. - FY2025Overseas store count decreased to 998, and same-store sales also fell below the previous yearAnnual report
「The store count totaled 998 following the opening of 97 stores and closure of 93 stores. By region, same-store sales were down 3.8% year on year in the United States, down 6.8% in China, down 3.0% in the rest of ASEAN, and down 4.6% overseas overall, on a local-currency basis.」
Overseas, 97 stores were opened and 93 were closed, reducing the store count from the previous record of 1,005 to 998. Same-store sales also fell below the previous year in all regions. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The store count totaled 1,005 following the opening of 50 stores and closure of 39 stores.」
Overseas, 50 stores were opened and 39 were closed, bringing the store count from the previous record of 1,002 to 1,005. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In overseas operations, which the company positions as a growth business, it continues to strengthen renovations aimed at improving operating efficiency in the United States and to review the menu mix in China.」
The company positioned overseas operations as a growth business and continued to improve operating efficiency through renovations in the United States and review the menu mix in China. Overseas store count totaled 1,002 following the opening of 24 stores and closure of 16. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 994, following the opening of 82 stores and closure of 51 stores.」
Overseas, 82 stores were opened and 51 were closed, increasing the store count from 973 in the previous quarter to 994. Same-store sales in China and ASEAN also recovered, and store openings advanced mainly in Shanghai and Indonesia. - FY2024-Q2Overseas store count increased to 973Annual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 973, following the opening of 41 stores and closure of 31 stores.」
Overseas, 41 stores were opened and 31 were closed, increasing the store count from 960 at the end of the previous period to 973. Store openings resumed in China, while same-store sales in ASEAN entered a recovery trend. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue totaled ¥6,219 million, up 11.2% year on year. The main factors behind the increase were the recovery trend in same-store sales in China and ASEAN, as well as steady performance in the United States. Same-store sales in ASEAN recovered, helped by the effects of sales initiatives tailored to market conditions in the region's recovering markets. In the United States, same-store sales exceeded the strong level of the previous year through the rollout of new products reflecting customer needs and flexible pricing measures. The company is also expanding its "dual-line kitchens," which allow in-store and drive-through orders to be prepared simultaneously, to shorten drive-through service times. Despite the impact of higher raw material and utility costs, segment profit increased on higher revenue to ¥417 million, up 139.5% year on year. During the period, 13 stores were opened and 16 were closed, leaving 960 stores.」
Overseas store count decreased to 960, while same-store sales in China and ASEAN recovered. Revenue increased 11.2% year on year and segment profit increased 139.5%. The company is also advancing region-specific product and pricing initiatives and expanding its dual-line kitchens. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Philippines, where further growth is expected, the company opened 4 stores under its new concept, renovated existing stores and advanced its rebranding efforts.」
The company expanded its new-concept stores in the Philippines to 4 and advanced rebranding through renovations of existing stores. Across its overseas operations, the store count totaled 963 following the opening of 64 stores and closure of 75, resulting in a decline in the total store count. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Philippines, where further growth is expected, the company opened the second store under its new concept in July, following the opening of the first store in June. During the period, the number of stores totaled 976, following the opening of 45 stores and closure of 43 stores.」
The company opened the second store under its new concept in the Philippines. Across its overseas operations, 45 stores were opened and 43 were closed, increasing the store count from 973 in the previous quarter to 976. - FY2023-Q2Overseas store count decreased to 973Annual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 973, following the opening of 29 stores and closure of 30 stores.」
Overseas, 29 stores were opened while 30 were closed, reducing the store count from 979 in the previous quarter to 973. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Philippines, where further growth is expected, the first store under a new concept opened in June.」
As part of its overseas expansion, the company opened the first store under a new concept in the Philippines in June. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 979, following the opening of 16 stores and closure of 11 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 16 stores and closed 11, increasing the store count from 974 at the end of the previous period to 979. The United States performed well, ASEAN was on a recovery trend, while China remained in a difficult situation due to lockdowns, indicating regional differences. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 974, following the opening of 85 stores and closure of 77 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 85 stores and closed 77, increasing the store count from 955 to 974. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit increased by ¥627 million year on year to ¥933 million. During the period, the number of stores totaled 955, following the opening of 57 stores and closure of 68 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 57 stores and closed 68, leaving the store count at 955, while segment profit increased by ¥627 million year on year to ¥933 million. - FY2022-Q2Overseas store count decreased to 950, while revenue and profit increasedAnnual report
「Segment profit increased by ¥715 million year on year to ¥624 million on higher revenue. During the period, the number of stores totaled 950, following the opening of 36 stores and closure of 52 stores.」
Overseas segment profit increased by ¥715 million year on year on higher revenue, while the store count decreased from 965 at the end of the previous period to 950 following the opening of 36 stores and closure of 52 stores. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 965, following the opening of 17 stores and closure of 18 stores.」
Overseas, 17 stores were opened and 18 were closed, leaving the store count unchanged at 965 from the end of the previous period. - FY2021Store count increased to 965Annual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 965, following the opening of 76 stores and closure of 105 stores.」
The overseas segment continued opening stores, but closures outnumbered openings, with the store count moving from 961 in the previous quarter to 965. - FY2021-Q3Store count decreased to 961Annual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 961, following the opening of 54 stores and closure of 87 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 54 stores but closed 87, bringing the store count from 956 in the previous quarter to 961. - FY2021-Q2Store count decreased to 956Annual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 956, following the opening of 29 stores and closure of 67 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 29 stores and closed 67, reducing the store count from 984 in the previous quarter to 956. - FY2021-Q1Store count increased to 984Annual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 984, following the opening of 20 stores and closure of 30 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 20 stores and closed 30, bringing the store count from 983 in the previous quarter to 984. This result was achieved while infectious diseases led to temporary closures and reduced operating hours in each region. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 983, following the opening of 100 stores and closure of 40 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 100 stores and closed 40, increasing the store count from 968 in the previous quarter to 983. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 968, following the opening of 66 stores and closure of 21 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 66 stores and closed 21, increasing the store count from 940 in the previous quarter to 968. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, the number of stores totaled 940, following the opening of 26 stores and closure of 9 stores.」
The overseas segment opened 26 stores and closed 9, bringing the store count to 940. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is also advancing the localization of management in its existing overseas markets, namely the United States, Asia and ASEAN. It will further expand overseas growth by making swift decisions, including developing store models suited to each market and menus that reflect local food cultures and needs.」
The means of overseas expansion have become more concrete, moving from establishing local management structures to implementing localized management, region-specific store models and menu development in existing markets. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 7.1% year on year to ¥15,770 million. The increase was mainly due to strong sales in the United States and Taiwan and an increase in the number of stores resulting from active openings, including franchises. A total of 90 stores were opened and 20 were closed, resulting in 891 stores.」
In the overseas segment, 90 stores were opened and 20 were closed, resulting in a total of 891 stores, while revenue increased 7.1% year on year. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 7.2% year on year to ¥10,212 million. The increase was mainly due to strong sales in the United States and Taiwan and an increase in the number of stores resulting from active openings, including franchises. During the period, 52 stores were opened and 14 were closed, resulting in a total of 859 stores.」
In the overseas segment, 52 stores were opened and 14 were closed, bringing the total to 859 stores. Revenue also increased 7.2% year on year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 8.4% year on year to ¥5,005 million. The increase was mainly due to strong sales in the United States and Taiwan and an increase in the number of stores resulting from active openings, including franchises. During the period, 24 stores were opened and 12 were closed, resulting in a total of 833 stores.」
Overseas revenue increased 8.4% year on year, and the store count was 833 after 24 openings and 12 closures. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue increased 18.8% year on year to ¥19,734 million. The main factors behind the increase were strong sales in the United States and China, an increase in the number of stores due to active openings and the conversion of Yoshinoya Singapore to a directly operated business from the second quarter of the previous fiscal year, among others. During the period, 107 stores were opened and 19 were closed, resulting in a total of 821 stores.」
Overseas, 107 stores were opened and 19 were closed, bringing the total to 821 stores. Overseas revenue also increased 18.8% year on year, demonstrating the expansion of the overseas business on a full-year basis. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factors behind the increase in revenue were strong sales in the United States and China, an increase in the number of overseas stores due to active openings and the conversion of Yoshinoya Singapore to a directly operated business from the second quarter of the previous fiscal year, among others. Segment profit increased 19.4% year on year to ¥1,088 million, despite higher labor costs in the United States and Taiwan and increased depreciation associated with store openings and renovations, due to higher revenue and other factors. During the period, 77 stores were opened and 15 were closed, resulting in a total of 795 stores.」
Overseas revenue increased 19.3% year on year and segment profit increased 19.4%. After 77 stores were opened and 15 were closed, the total store count was 795. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, 54 stores were opened and 11 were closed, resulting in a total of 776 stores.」
Overseas, 54 stores were opened and 11 were closed, bringing the total to 776 stores. Overseas revenue increased 17.7% year on year and segment profit increased 10.4%. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, 20 stores were opened and 7 were closed, resulting in a total of 746 stores.」
Overseas, 20 stores were opened and 7 were closed, bringing the total to 746 stores. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, 94 stores were opened and 36 were closed, resulting in a total of 733 stores.」
Overseas, 94 stores were opened and 36 were closed during the fiscal year, bringing the total to 733 stores. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States and China, same-store sales remained strong, but revenue declined due to the impact of yen appreciation during the period. However, segment profit rose 68.5% year on year to ¥911 million, helped by lower food costs in the United States, among other factors. During the period, 67 stores were opened and 24 were closed, resulting in a total of 718 stores.」
Overseas, 67 stores were opened and 24 were closed during the cumulative period, bringing the total to 718 stores. The expansion of the overseas business was demonstrated by specific store-count results. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the period, 48 stores were opened and 16 were closed, resulting in a total of 707 stores.」
The company opened 48 stores and closed 16 overseas, bringing the total to 707, providing specific store-count results for its global expansion. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In addition, by establishing local management structures in each overseas region and enabling local decision-making, we will further accelerate global expansion.」
Local management and local decision-making in each overseas region were presented as means of accelerating global expansion.