Diverse store expansion models centered on Eastern Japan

「We plan to actively expand in the Tokyo metropolitan area and have already examined approximately 300 potential locations.」

「For new store openings, we plan to actively expand in the Tokyo metropolitan area and have already examined approximately 300 potential locations. During the current interim consolidated accounting period, we opened Kameido in May 2025 at one of the previously identified potential locations and Hanshin-Amagasaki in September.」

「We opened Joy Naho Akasaka-Mitsuke as the fourth Joy Naho location in an area a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, with a dense concentration of offices and ample expected lunchtime demand. Despite the small premises, we secured circulation routes for customers and delivery providers and achieved a kitchen layout that is easy for employees to work in. We intend to continue actively developing this format as a new urban store format.」

「In addition, we rebuilt National Route Okubo, which had been open for 40 years, and, taking advantage of the surrounding redevelopment, relocated Kawachi-Hanazono Ekimae to the main street in front of the station. We expanded the dining area and enlarged the kitchen and changed to a more work-efficient kitchen layout to accommodate growing demand for takeout and delivery.」

「In addition, we rebuilt National Route Okubo, which had been open for 40 years, and, taking advantage of the surrounding redevelopment, relocated Kawachi-Hanazono Ekimae to the main street in front of the station. We expanded the dining area and enlarged the kitchen and changed to a more work-efficient kitchen layout to accommodate growing demand for takeout and delivery. We also substantially increased the number of parking spaces at National Route Okubo and completely renewed its interior and exterior design based on the Neo-Showa concept.」

「For new openings, we opened Ebina Kamigo in May 2023, National Route 4 Satte in June, Aeon Nakama in July, and Trial Utsunomiya in August. Taking advantage of the property's features, we opened Harinakano as the third Joy Naho location, focused on takeout and delivery.」

「Ebina Kamigo is a standalone roadside store with parking in Ebina, where construction of large commercial facilities and housing complexes is progressing and population growth is pronounced. National Route 4 Satte is located along National Route 4, a major artery connecting the Kanto and Tohoku regions, and is the second store featuring the Neo-Showa roadside design, an evolved version of the nostalgic designs of the Showa era.」

「Kotoe Nagareyama Otakanomori and Aeon Tennocho opened in newly launched mixed-use commercial complexes, and both have been used by many customers, particularly families shopping together, since opening. In addition, Joy Naho Nerima-Takanodai is the second Joy Naho location, centered on takeout and delivery. As new lifestyles became established during the COVID-19 pandemic and demand for takeout remained steady, while dine-in demand also recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the store was equipped with a 22-seat dining area. Since opening, takeout and delivery have accounted for approximately 60% of sales.」

「In April 2022, we opened Kotoe Nagareyama Otakanomori. The store opened to coincide with the launch of the Kotoe Nagareyama Otakanomori commercial complex and is our first location in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, where the population continues to grow, particularly among families with children. The store is located in a facility used in daily life by people of all ages, particularly families with children, and sales have remained strong.」

「In April 2022, we opened Kotoe Nagareyama Otakanomori. The store opened to coincide with the launch of the Kotoe Nagareyama Otakanomori commercial complex and is our first location in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, where the population continues to grow, particularly among families with children.」

「In June 2021, we opened Joy Naho Ikejiri-Ohashi on the ground floor of an office building in Setagaya. It was the first location of Joy Naho, a new specialty format focused on takeout and delivery. For roadside locations, we opened 5 stores: Route 463 Bypass Tokorozawa-Hayashi in Saitama Prefecture in May 2021, National Route 293 Ashikaga-Minami in Tochigi Prefecture in September 2021, Prefectural Route 377 Yoshikawa-Sakae in Saitama Prefecture in October 2021, Prefectural Route 243 Ryugasaki in Ibaraki Prefecture in November 2021, and Numazu Matsunaga in Shizuoka Prefecture in March 2022. In addition, as part of initiatives with local retailers, we opened Sunlive City Kokura in Kitakyushu in September 2021, sanwa Fujigaoka in Kanagawa Prefecture and Sunlive Create Munakata in Fukuoka Prefecture in October 2021, and National Route 202 Itoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture in December 2021.」

「During the third quarter consolidated accounting period, we opened 5 new company-operated stores. The 5 new company-operated stores are located in areas with ample expected room for further openings, based on market size and the economic environment in their surrounding areas. Their designs prioritize thorough infection-control measures and convenience for customers using takeout and delivery services.」

「We opened Joy Naho Ikejiri-Ohashi, the first location of Joy Naho, a new specialty format focused on takeout and delivery, on the ground floor of an office building in Setagaya. For roadside locations, we opened Route 463 Bypass Tokorozawa-Hayashi in May and National Route 293 Ashikaga-Minami in September. In addition, as part of an initiative with a local supermarket company based in Fukuoka Prefecture, we opened Sunlive City Kokura inside a shopping mall in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu.」

「At company-owned stores, we opened 463 Bypass Tokorozawa Hayashi in May and Joy Naho Ikejiri-Ohashi, the first Joy Naho store, in June on the first floor of an office building in Setagaya, Tokyo. Joy Naho is a new format specializing in takeaway and delivery.」

「As roadside stores, we opened 17-go Saitama Machiya in Saitama City and 3-go Kokura Mihagino in Kitakyushu City in June and July 2020, respectively, and 200-go Iizuka Nishimachi in Iizuka City and Fudo 143-go Ibaraki Shima in Ibaraki City in March 2021. We also opened Mosaic Mall Kohoku as a food-court store on the first floor of a shopping facility near a station in Yokohama City in September 2020.」

「From the design stage, both stores included a dedicated takeaway counter to separate customer flows from those dining in, as well as splash guards at the counter seats, tables, registers and takeaway counter, creating stores in line with the guidelines. Because the sites were selected for their heavy traffic, both stores generated sales above forecast. In September, we also opened Mosaic Mall Kohoku in Yokohama City as a food-court store on the first floor of a shopping facility near a station. Although it is a food-court format, it offers the full menu and includes seven LCD panels for high-impact displays. It recorded the highest sales among the many food-court stores in the facility.」

「As roadside stores, we opened 17-go Saitama Machiya in Saitama City in June this year and 3-go Kokura Mihagino in Kitakyushu City in July. From the design stage, both stores included a dedicated takeaway counter to separate customer flows from those dining in, as well as splash guards at the counter seats, tables, registers and takeaway counter, creating stores in line with the guidelines. In September, we also opened Mosaic Mall Kohoku in Yokohama City as a food-court store on the first floor of a shopping facility near a station. Although it is a food-court format, it offers the full menu and includes seven LCD panels for high-impact displays.」

「In June this year, we opened a new roadside store on a heavily trafficked road in Saitama, Saitama City (17-go Saitama Machiya). Infection-prevention measures were incorporated from the design stage, including a dedicated takeaway counter to separate customer flows from those dining in, and splash guards at the counter seats, tables, registers and takeaway counter, creating a store in line with the guidelines.」

「With a view to developing the market through new stores, we opened Gyoza no Ohsho Express Atre Akihabara, the first store under a new format, in June 2019. All seats are standing-only, and menu items such as the previously launched Gyoza no Ohsho bite-sized dumplings were developed with a view to the potential for future expansion into station premises and small-format properties.」

「We opened Gyoza no Ohsho Express Atre Akihabara, the first store under a new format bringing together the company's firsts since its founding. With all seats designed for standing customers and original menu items such as Gyoza no Ohsho bite-sized dumplings, the store represents a new challenge for the company as it marks its 50th anniversary, and is intended to support future expansion into station premises and small-format properties. We will continue developing flexible store formats suited to each location and customer segment.」

「We opened Yurakucho International Forum Exit, the sixth GYOZA OHSHO new-concept store, aimed at attracting new customer segments, marking the concept's first opening in Tokyo. We will continue developing flexible store formats suited to each location and customer segment.」

「The company specified the development of labor-saving urban stores, in addition to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of kitchen equipment, accelerating openings centered on eastern Japan, pursuing M&A based on mutual prosperity, and opening stores through participation in large-scale mixed-use commercial facilities.」

「We will also open the first GYOZA OHSHO new-concept store in the Kanto region.」

「We will accelerate openings centered on eastern Japan by supporting employees seeking independence. In addition to conventional store development, we will pursue M&A based on mutual prosperity, openings inside hotels, and openings through participation in large-scale mixed-use commercial facilities such as shopping malls.」