Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Corporation【JP:3399】Stock Price

Maruchiyoyamaokaya primarily operates a ramen business, running ramen specialty restaurants under the direct management brand "Ramen Yamaokaya." As of January 31, 2025, the company operates 188 locations, primarily along major highways in Hokkaido, the Kanto, Tohoku, and Tokai regions. All stores are company-operated and operate on a 24-hour basis as standard.

Maruchiyoyamaokaya maintains direct operation of all stores to ensure consistent quality, service, and cleanliness across all locations. Additionally, direct operation enables the company to implement store renovation and replacement strategies as needed. The company is committed to continuing business expansion going forward.

Maruchiyoyamaokaya aims to contribute to local communities through ramen and is advancing its growth strategy. Centered on Ramen Yamaokaya, the company is committed to community contribution through food, and seeks to contribute to regional development through tax payments and job creation. Based on this philosophy, the company has established employee conduct guidelines and missions, and is working to enhance corporate value.

The company's growth strategy focuses on company-operated stores, aiming to maintain consistent taste and uniform service quality. By primarily operating suburban locations with adequate parking, the company achieves efficient management. The company also plans to expand into urban centers, targeting business expansion throughout Japan. Through this approach, the company aims to enhance corporate value and build its brand in the ramen sector.

Maruchiyoyamaokaya is addressing several challenges to achieve sustainable growth and strengthen its earnings base. First, to improve store quality, service, and cleanliness (QSC), the company is increasing supervisory staff and strengthening store management. Additionally, the company prioritizes talent recruitment and development, offering diverse work arrangements to secure and develop excellent personnel.

Improving the work environment is positioned as a critical priority. The company is raising wage levels and enhancing employee benefits to improve retention rates. Furthermore, the company is steadily opening new stores to expand business scale. In particular, the company plans new openings primarily in the western Japan region, targeting 300 stores.

The company is also strengthening headquarters functions and agricultural operations. Through enhanced management systems and system implementation, the company is improving operational efficiency and strengthening back-office functions that support store operations. In agricultural operations, the company is expanding farmland and securing and developing personnel to supply self-cultivated long green onions. This effort aims to increase harvest volume and ensure stable quality.