QB Net Holdings Co.,Ltd. (6571) Stock Price

QB Net Holdings is a holding company that manages the entire group's operations and primarily operates a chain of hair-cutting specialty stores both domestically and internationally. The company's core brand is "QB HOUSE," which offers quick and affordable haircuts. It also operates "QB PREMIUM," which pursues higher added value, and "FaSS," which specializes in simple styling.

The company's customers are primarily general consumers who visit its stores, with a focus on those seeking everyday haircuts and commuters at train stations. Revenue is primarily generated from haircut services at stores, with additional income from franchise fees based on franchise agreements and operational outsourcing arrangements. International expansion is increasingly contributing to overall sales.

The company has shifted from managing a single business segment to overseeing two segments: domestic and international operations. QB HOUSE operates both domestically and internationally, while QB PREMIUM and FaSS operate through company-owned and directly managed stores domestically. The company expands by combining multiple store operation formats, including company-owned stores, franchise stores, direct management, and outsourced operations. The total number of stores reached 724 in the current fiscal year, with the number of overseas stores also increasing.

The company has announced a five-year medium-term management plan called "NEXUS," with fiscal year ending June 2025 as the first year, aiming for sustainable growth through improved customer experience. The plan targets accumulating hairstyle data from 20 million annual users to create a system that delivers consistent satisfaction "anywhere, anytime, by anyone." Financially, the company projects sales revenue of 25.543 billion yen and operating profit of 1.685 billion yen for the fiscal year ending June 2025 (actual results), with sales of 27.350 billion yen and operating profit of 2.2 billion yen projected for June 2026, and sales of 35.5 billion yen with operating profit of 3.4 billion yen targeted for the final year ending June 2029. Store count is planned to grow from 724 locations (2025) to 770 (2026) and reach 966 by 2029.

Priority investment areas are talent development and customer touchpoint enhancement. The company is strengthening recruitment and training to improve in-store service quality and differentiate from competitors. Store locations are selected based on market needs, with distinct roles assigned by brand to expand customer reach. Specifically, the company operates "QB HOUSE" as its core low-price, quick-service offering, alongside value-added "QB PREMIUM" and styling-focused "FaSS" brands, using diverse operational models including direct management, franchising, and management contracts as key differentiation pillars. Following price adjustments and recruitment progress, the company plans aggressive domestic expansion in the coming period.

International expansion employs region-specific business models. In Asia (excluding Singapore), the company will continue its multi-store, low-price model while improving service quality to gain market share, while Singapore is transitioning from its existing model to adapt to market changes. North America operates a limited-store, premium-price business, while Canada, Vietnam, and Malaysia remain in early investment phases but will continue opening stores with early profitability targets. Headquarters is establishing overseas support systems to leverage existing market knowledge, talent, and capital for expansion into new countries.

Technology innovation focuses on data utilization and app adoption to enhance customer experience rather than merely improve efficiency. The company accumulates data including satisfaction levels and customer preferences from each visit, using this to develop "cut records" that improve service consistency. In the coming period, the company will pilot an app featuring membership registration, store search, and cut records at select locations, with plans to expand rollout progressively. The company is also investing in systems to maximize sales revenue through improved accuracy in budget-to-actual and KPI management and optimized staffing and promotional planning. Through these initiatives, the company aims to create a system where increased usage leads to greater convenience and quality.