Skylark Holdings acquired all shares of Shinpachi, the operator of the charcoal-grilled dried-fish set-meal restaurant Shinpachi Shokudo, for approximately ¥11 billion. The acquisition expands its portfolio of everyday dining options and strengthens its strategy of combining brands around area optimization.
In April 2026, Skylark Holdings acquired all shares of Shinpachi Co., Ltd., the operator of the charcoal-grilled dried-fish set-meal restaurant Shinpachi Shokudo, for approximately ¥11 billion. Shinpachi Shokudo primarily serves dried-fish dishes in urban areas, and Skylark plans to make it the core of a new regional strategy.
Skylark has expanded its store network through the acquisition of Sukesan Udon. The acquisition of Shinpachi is positioned as part of a strategy to capture demand for everyday meals while optimizing earnings across entire areas.
Shinpachi Shokudo is strong in urban areas and complements Gusto’s concentration on suburban locations. Together with the expansion of Sukesan Udon, Skylark aims to build a brand portfolio covering both suburban and urban areas and capture demand for casual dining in an inflationary environment.
Overall, Skylark is emphasizing a policy of maximizing the dining potential of each area rather than the earnings of individual brands, and may continue to pursue a multi-brand strategy.