In its results for the six months ended February 2027, クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス reported revenue of ¥86.091 billion, up 3.5% year on year. Operating profit fell 16.6% to ¥4.121 billion, profit before tax fell 26.8% to ¥3.756 billion, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 15.6% to ¥2.697 billion, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit. Some formats were affected by unfavorable weather, while North American bakery restaurants and other businesses remained firm and new M&A contributed to results.
The financial results showed revenue for the six months ended February 2027 of ¥86,091 million, up 3.5% year on year, operating profit of ¥4,121 million, down 16.6%, profit before tax of ¥3,756 million, down 26.8%, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2,697 million, down 15.6%, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit. Although some formats were affected by unfavorable weather, the CR category and everyday and staple bakery and noodle brands performed steadily. In the overseas category, North American brand Wildflower performed well, and new M&A contributed to higher revenue.
In terms of restaurant trends, the company opened 17 new restaurants and acquired 16 through M&A, while closing 28 due to the expiration of contracts and other factors, bringing the total to 1,130 restaurants at the end of August 2026. It changed the formats of 13 restaurants and planned to continue reviewing its portfolio to reflect location conditions and customer needs. On the earnings side, declines at 磯丸水産 and かごの屋, together with one-time costs including ¥300 million in expenses related to the merger with SFPHD, resulted in lower operating profit.