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United & Collective operates food and beverage businesses primarily in the Greater Tokyo Area and Osaka Prefecture. Its main brands include "Teke Teke," a chicken-focused izakaya; "the 3rd Burger," a hamburger café; and "Shin Taro," which specializes in umami seafood rice bowls and oden. Through these brands, the company provides diverse dining experiences.

The company operates as a single business segment focused on food and beverage services, with a particular emphasis on PPM strategy (Preparation Process Management). This strategy aims to optimize the roles of in-store preparation and central kitchen operations to enhance product quality and productivity.

At "Teke Teke," the company uses salt chicken meatballs processed by external partners in Thailand and domestically manufactured mizutaki broth, with final preparation completed in-store. At "the 3rd Burger," buns and patties are manufactured at the PPM center, with final assembly performed in-store to deliver high-quality products.

United & Collective operates 63 "Teke Teke" locations, 7 "the 3rd Burger" locations, and 2 "Shin Taro" locations. Each brand operates according to its own concept, offering distinctive menus and dining experiences.

United & Collective is pursuing several growth strategies to increase sales and profits toward the fiscal year ending February 2026. First, through its "PPM strategy (Preparation Process Management)," the company is leveraging its in-house processing facility, the "PPM Center," to enhance product quality and productivity. This approach aims to ensure stable product supply and precise cost management, thereby securing profitability.

The company is also focusing on growth of existing brands. It regularly reviews menus and develops new products to improve customer satisfaction and store visit frequency. Additionally, the company is advancing development of new business formats and new store openings, aiming to establish new pillars following "Teketek" and "the 3rd Burger." For the fiscal year ending February 2026, the company plans to open three new stores.

Improving QSC (Quality, Service, Cleanliness) levels across stores is another key strategy. Through personnel recruitment, training programs, and enhanced operational manuals, the company aims to raise service standards across all locations and increase customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the company is advancing the utilization of foreign workers through the Specified Skilled Worker program to build a sustainable workforce structure.

Finally, the company is implementing cost management and expense reduction initiatives. To address rising prices, it is reviewing procurement and upgrading operational systems to improve profitability. Through these strategies, United & Collective is strengthening its competitive position in the restaurant industry and pursuing sustainable growth.