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Basic Information

Stock Code: 3193
Industry: Retail
Category Detail: Restaurants
Prefecture: Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year: September 1986
Listing Year: July 2014
Official Website: https://www.torikizoku.co.jp/
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Overview

Torikizoku is a major izakaya industry player founded in 1986, primarily operating the yakitori chain "Torikizoku" and growing through a low-price strategy and multi-store expansion. It has introduced a holding company structure and eyes overseas expansion.

Current Situation

Torikizoku maintained solid performance in the fiscal year ending July 2024, with consolidated sales of approximately 41.9 billion yen and net profit of about 2.1 billion yen. Its flagship yakitori izakaya "Torikizoku" operates stores in 24 prefectures, establishing market competitiveness through a uniform low-price strategy. After transitioning to a holding company system, it is promoting business diversification by rolling out the chicken burger format "TORIKI BURGER" and its subsidiary yakitori chain "Yakitori Daikichi." It is strategically advancing new business formats and overseas expansion (including the US) to aim for long-term growth. For quality control, it uses domestically produced chicken meat and ensures uniformity through manufacturing plants directly linked to headquarters. Even amid the COVID-19 impact, it has proactively pursued store format testing and digitalization, while strengthening its customer base through community-rooted store development. It is also focusing on product development and service enhancements to boost brand value.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

Uniform pricing across all menu items has been a long-standing feature.
Uses ∞ mark in logo to symbolize eternal business.
Temporarily reopened recreated No.1 store, generating buzz.
Skewers prepared fresh at each store to ensure quality and freshness.
President Okura's son is a member of Johnny's group Kanjani Eight.
Rapid response including testing small stores during COVID-19.
Strengthened beverage lineup through collaboration with Suntory liquor.
Maintains uniqueness with limited franchise expansion.
Popular chain frequently featured on TV programs.
Group holds diverse yakitori restaurant brands.

Hidden Connections

Uses ∞ mark similar to Kanjani Eight's logo, but completely unrelated.
Acquired Suntory subsidiary "Yakitori Daikichi" and utilizes it for business expansion.
Unique operation focusing on existing franchisees with basic halt on new recruitment.
President's family contributes to raising awareness in both business and entertainment.
Early adoption of official app and digital strategies to strengthen customer base.
Many stores are urban aerial or basement locations optimized for cost.
Achieves both luxurious banquet courses and uniform price menus.
No.1 store recreation project implemented at request of founder's family.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

Strengthening revenue base through multi-format expansion
Business growth in overseas markets (US, Asia)
Improved customer experience and sales promotion via digitalization
Stable store operations through enhanced infection control
Increased beverage sales via Suntory Group collaboration
Further store rollout in provincial cities
Brand value enhancement through eco-friendly store operations
Maintaining competitive edge with low-price high-quality strategy
Service quality improvement via employee training
Aggressive investment and development in new formats

Strategic Goals

Achieve over 20% overseas sales ratio
Reach 30% of total sales from new formats
Widespread adoption of sustainability-focused store designs
Acquire 5 million digital members
Complete energy-saving upgrades across all stores
Ongoing expansion of regional contribution activities
Create better work environments for employees and part-timers
Improve domestic and overseas recognition of new brands
Secure stable profit margins and sustainable growth
Menu development to meet diverse customer needs

Business Segments

Restaurant operation support

Overview

Support for operating yakitori izakaya chains and ingredient supply.

Competitiveness

Cost management and quality maintenance through uniform pricing strategy

Customers

Directly managed stores
Franchise partners

Products

Yakitori skewers
Seasonings
Store operation know-how

Seasoning and processed food supply

Overview

Supplies various seasonings and processed foods manufactured at headquarters-linked factories.

Competitiveness

Select chicken and stable processing technology

Customers

Group stores
External restaurant chains

Products

Sauce production
Pre-prepped chicken
Frozen ingredients

New format store rollout support

Overview

Support for rolling out new brands like "TORIKI BURGER."

Competitiveness

Know-how in format transitions and brand recognition

Customers

New format store operators
Investors / partner companies

Products

Chicken burger brand
Store development support
Marketing support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

Strong brand power from nationwide rollout at uniform prices
Quality control system using domestic chicken
Abundant store count and diverse location strategy
Risk diversification through multiple business formats
Optimized management resources via robust holding company structure
Secures customer loyalty with low-price strategy
Maintains freshness and quality by skewering at each store
Stable business relationship with Suntory
Aggressive expansion into new formats
Growth orientation in domestic and international markets
Enhanced brand recognition through unique logo mark
Management system for direct operations and limited franchises
Broad store rollout including regional areas

Competitive Advantages

Easy-to-understand business model with uniform pricing per item
High-quality image from commitment to domestic ingredients
Attracts customers with satisfying menus even at low prices
Centralized sauce production in buildings for unified cost and quality management
Flexible business expansion into multiple formats in response to COVID-19
Employee training and part-time utilization know-how supporting multi-store operations
High brand penetration from broad regional rollout
Improved capital efficiency through holding company reorganization
Streamlined subsidiary management by parent company
Growth strategy targeting domestic and international market development

Threats

Profit pressure from rising raw material prices
Risk of market share decline from intensifying restaurant competition
Uncertainty in customer traffic due to COVID-19 impact
Growth slowdown from limited franchise expansion
Need to adapt menus to changing consumer preferences
Decline in store operation efficiency from labor shortages
Impact of stricter regulations (hygiene, alcohol sales, etc.)
Cultural and legal barriers in overseas expansion
Price competition from rivals' low-price strategies
Risk of brand image damage

Innovations

2020: Test rollout of small-scale "Okura-ya" stores

Overview: Developed and test-operated small-scale formats assuming employee independence amid COVID-19.
Impact: Contributes to securing new revenue channels.

2021: Launch of chicken burger brand "TORIKI BURGER"

Overview: Established and began operations of chicken burger specialty stores as a new format.
Impact: Successfully shifted to multi-format strategy and acquired new customers.

2023: Release of official "Torikizoku App"

Overview: Introduced official app to enhance customer convenience and digital marketing.
Impact: Contributes to higher customer loyalty and visit frequency.

2024: First US market entry

Overview: Initiated US expansion as the first step in global strategy following group name change.
Impact: Expected to strengthen overseas brand power and market expansion.

Sustainability

Stable procurement of domestic chicken and support for local farmers
Waste reduction and recycling promotion at stores
Thorough infection control for safe operations
Initiatives to improve work-life balance for employees
Sustainable format development to support long-term growth