CHIMNEY CO., LTD.【JP:3178】Stock Price

Chimney operates four business segments: food service, contract food service, other businesses, and alcoholic beverage sales. Through these operations, the company provides a diverse range of services.

In food service, Chimney operates restaurants under brands including "Hana no Mai" and "Sakanaya Dojo." These establishments consist of company-operated and franchise locations. The company sources fresh fish and agricultural products directly from Toyosu Market and contract farms, ensuring the provision of fresh ingredients.

The contract food service segment operates cafeteria management services within specific facilities, managing food service operations at 95 locations nationwide. This provides convenience to facility users through on-site dining services.

The other businesses segment operates mail-order sales not included in food service or contract food service operations. This allows the company to offer diverse products and meet varied customer needs.

In alcoholic beverage sales, Chimney and affiliated companies such as Yamaya Co., Ltd. manufacture, procure, wholesale, and retail alcoholic beverages and food products. This enables the company to provide a broad product lineup and address diverse customer needs.

Chimney's corporate philosophy is to provide local communities with "encounters," "conversation," "relaxation," and "healing." The company aims to enhance customer satisfaction by focusing on improvements in quality, service, cleanliness, and atmosphere (QSCA) to expand corporate value.

As a medium to long-term management strategy, Chimney aims to become a comprehensive service industry centered on food and beverage. The company promotes the sixth industry model, integrating primary through tertiary industries, while pursuing safe and reliable sourcing and maintaining freshness and quality standards.

Under the growth strategy slogan "Challenge for Growth: Becoming a Chosen Restaurant," Chimney focuses on improving store profitability, expanding specialized business formats, opening new locations, and converting existing formats. The company also promotes diversity in its workforce by strengthening recruitment of foreign nationals and career-track employees.

Chimney is advancing sustainability initiatives toward a sustainable society. The company has identified five priority SDG areas: "zero hunger," "quality education," "decent work and economic growth," "responsible consumption and production," and "life below water." It aims to balance economic value creation with addressing social challenges.

Additionally, Chimney is considering corporate value enhancement through M&A. The company is evaluating business transfer and acquisition opportunities that offer potential for revenue and profit growth, expansion of new businesses and store networks, while maintaining awareness of collaborative and competitive domains in its business development.