KOZO Holdings Co., Ltd. (9973) Stock Price

KOZO Holdings is a holding company with 14 consolidated subsidiaries operating in retail, food service, and distribution. In retail, Kozo Sushi Corporation operates 92 stores under the "Kozo Sushi" and "Cha-Getsu" brands, selling takeout sushi. Additionally, Daimaru Corporation operates one supermarket under the "Daimaru Store" brand.

In food service, companies including Asuraport Corporation and Spicy Create Corporation directly operate 38 dine-in restaurants. Furthermore, Asuraport Corporation operates a franchise system under brands such as "Tori-Tetsu" and "Toriden," generating royalty income from 239 franchised locations.

In distribution, Delis Corporation operates takeout sales of prepared foods at 78 locations. Additionally, Toyo Shoji Corporation operates a wholesale business for food service ingredients with 12 sales bases nationwide. Through these operations, KOZO Holdings pursues a diversified business portfolio.

KOZO Holdings is advancing its growth strategy based on a medium-term management plan beginning in the fiscal year ending December 2023. The company is working to improve profitability across its core businesses—retail, food service, and distribution—while pursuing business expansion both domestically and internationally. The company has achieved record-high sales by focusing particularly on developing domestic restaurants and expanding overseas operations.

However, the company recorded losses due to global economic instability, yen depreciation, and rising prices. In response, KOZO Holdings transitioned to a holding company structure in July 2024 to improve operational efficiency. Through this structural change, the company is pursuing selective focus on businesses to achieve a return to profitability in the fiscal year ending December 2025.

Specifically, the company has decided to exit unprofitable stores and concentrate resources on profitable operations. In the retail business, the company will accelerate dominant store development in regional areas and build new revenue models. In the food service business, the company will actively open new stores and establish them as a core profit driver.

In the distribution business, the company aims to close unprofitable stores and create new revenue-generating operations. In overseas business, the company will expand store development in North America and the United Kingdom while advancing food ingredient export sales. Through these initiatives, the company is targeting stable profit generation and improved financial health.