Round One

Basic Information

Stock Code
4680
Industry
Service Industry
Category Detail
Leisure & Recreation Facilities
Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year
December 1980
Listing Year
August 1997
Official Website
https://www.round1.co.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Aeon Fantasy, SD Entertainment, PARK24, Kyowa Corporation, Nintendo, Sanrio, GENDA

Overview

Round One is a leading service company established in 1980 that operates indoor complex leisure facilities both domestically and internationally.

Current Situation

Round One achieved consolidated revenue of 177.057 billion yen and operating profit of 27.006 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025, achieving stable growth with 99 stores in Japan, 50 in the US, and 4 in China. Its core business of operating indoor complex leisure facilities includes bowling alleys in all stores, as well as karaoke and Spotcha offering a variety of services. In recent years, it has operated the online crane game business 'Kureccha' to reach new customer segments. Financially, it is strengthening its balance sheet by reducing interest-bearing debt and introducing sale-and-leaseback. It enhances customer convenience through sustainability-conscious store operations and diverse payment methods, transitioned to a holding company structure in 2024 to improve domestic operations efficiency and expand overseas, and plans to strategically advance diverse amusements and community-focused services.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 1980 operating roller skate rinks.
  • Operates 99 indoor leisure facilities in Japan.
  • Over 50 stores in California, US.
  • Online crane game 'Kureccha' has domestic largest prize selection.
  • Introduced drink bars on all floors since 2014.
  • Many pro bowlers affiliated and actively hosts tournaments.
  • Transitioned to holding company structure in 2024 to strengthen group operations.
  • Acquired former Big Bowl stores in Hokkaido.
  • Well-established game pricing including unlimited packs.
  • Withdrew from Russia market in 2022, advancing selective overseas strategy.
  • Budget guerrilla events had certain customer acquisition effects.
  • Fully pursues convenience with diverse payment methods.
  • Owns multiple exclusive music game titles.
  • '◯Ra' nickname established for Round One stores.
  • Multiple official Twitter accounts with focus on SNS outreach.

Hidden Connections

  • Collaborates with character companies like Sanrio and Nintendo on prizes to attract customers.
  • Many stores in commercial facilities operated by Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management.
  • Closely linked with mobile payment services in online gaming business.
  • Unique know-how in pro bowler training and community exchange tournaments.
  • Partners with local real estate firms and governments for community-focused store strategies.
  • Strengthens customer retention with proprietary stamp cards and membership systems.
  • Diversification from former roller skate business supported growth.
  • Deep industry involvement as regular member of Japan Amusement Industry Association.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for composite leisure facilities domestically and internationally
  • New service deployments fusing online and real experiences
  • Customer convenience enhancement via diverse payment対応
  • Stable customer base establishment through community strategies
  • Management efficiency and business focus via holding company
  • Strengthened facility operations and events linked to youth culture
  • Sustainability promotion via eco-friendly store designs
  • Customer experience improvement and labor savings via IT
  • Strategic overseas market expansion and new region development
  • Repeat promotion via digitalized memberships
  • Differentiation via limited prizes and brand tie-ups
  • Enhanced fusion of diverse sports and amusements

Strategic Goals

  • Establish 120 domestic stores, 80 overseas stores
  • Expand online business revenue ratio to 20%
  • Introduce eco equipment meeting energy-saving standards in all stores
  • Achieve over 90% annual customer satisfaction
  • Strengthen to 100,000 members with DX promotion
  • Maintain 100% diverse payment introduction rate
  • Create numerous co-creation projects with communities
  • Achieve over 500 billion yen revenue via new businesses
  • Regular sustainability reports for transparency
  • Build multilingual global customer service system

Business Segments

Commercial Facility Operations Related

Overview
Provides integrated leisure facility operation support for large commercial facilities and buildings.
Competitiveness
Efficient facility management based on operational know-how
Customers
  • Shopping malls
  • Commercial building managers
  • Real estate developers
  • Franchise stores
Products
  • Composite leisure facility operation support
  • Facility management services
  • Tenant management
  • Event planning management

Amusement Equipment Provision

Overview
Handles sales and rentals of high-quality amusement equipment.
Competitiveness
Diverse equipment and IT integration capabilities
Customers
  • Game center operators
  • Entertainment facilities
  • Event operators
Products
  • Arcade game machines
  • Crane game machines
  • Medal game machines
  • Network game systems

Online Game Services

Overview
Provides and operates online crane games and digital content.
Competitiveness
Advanced online platform
Customers
  • Individual users
  • Advertisers
  • Game developers
Products
  • Online crane game operations
  • Ad delivery services
  • User analysis tools

Advertising and Promotion Business

Overview
Provides effective advertising and promotion services using diverse channels.
Competitiveness
Rich customer touchpoints and multi-media integration
Customers
  • Entertainment companies
  • Local governments
  • Ad agencies
Products
  • Event planning
  • In-facility advertising
  • Digital campaigns

Dining and Retail Support

Overview
Provides operation support for dining and retail businesses within leisure facilities.
Competitiveness
Synergy creation with composite facilities
Customers
  • Restaurant owners
  • Retail tenant operators
  • Franchise operators
Products
  • Dining store operation support
  • Retail space management
  • Customer service

IT and System Development

Overview
Develops and provides IT solutions specialized for leisure businesses.
Competitiveness
Technological expertise in enhancing customer convenience
Customers
  • Facility managers
  • Online service operators
  • Marketing departments
Products
  • Reservation management systems
  • Customer analysis tools
  • Mobile apps
  • Payment system integration

Equipment Maintenance Management

Overview
Deploys maintenance management services for efficient facility operations.
Competitiveness
Nationwide support network
Customers
  • Own stores
  • Partner facilities
  • Commercial facility owners
Products
  • Facility equipment maintenance
  • Safety management
  • Environmental hygiene management

Staff Dispatch and Training Services

Overview
Provides comprehensive staffing and training for operations.
Competitiveness
Specialized expertise in the leisure industry
Customers
  • Store operation management
  • Event operations
  • Cleaning management
Products
  • Specialized staff dispatch
  • Customer service training programs
  • Safety training

Fitness and Health Related

Overview
Supports health awareness using Spotcha facilities etc.
Competitiveness
Fusion of multi-functional leisure and health promotion
Customers
  • Local residents
  • Health-conscious users
  • Rehabilitation facilities
Products
  • Sports attractions
  • Health promotion programs
  • Rehabilitation support equipment

Overseas Business Expansion Support

Overview
Provides comprehensive support for overseas business launches and operations.
Competitiveness
Multi-faceted support tailored to local needs
Customers
  • Overseas subsidiaries
  • Overseas partner companies
Products
  • Store operation consulting
  • Market research
  • Local support

Event Planning and Operations

Overview
Plans and operates diverse events using facilities.
Competitiveness
High planning capabilities with community focus
Customers
  • Local groups
  • Corporate events
  • Schools
Products
  • Various tournament operations
  • Promotion events
  • Community exchange events

Product Development Support

Overview
Strengthens customer attraction through planning and manufacturing of unique prizes.
Competitiveness
Proven collaborations with wide range of brands
Customers
  • Prize manufacturers
  • Collaboration companies
  • Ad agencies
Products
  • Limited prize development
  • Character goods production
  • Campaign planning products

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Extensive store network domestically and internationally
  • Diverse amusement business展開
  • Strong brand recognition and customer base
  • Innovative online business launches
  • Stable financial position and improvement efforts
  • Convenience from diverse payment methods
  • Management efficiency via holding company structure
  • Customer support through community-focused services
  • High repeat customer promotion measures
  • Strengthened ties with pro athletes
  • Overseas expansion via multilingual stores
  • Industry-leading comprehensive leisure offerings
  • Excellence in original product planning
  • Adaptability to diverse target segments
  • Flexible store operations and leasing strategies

Competitive Advantages

  • Customer attraction power from composite leisure facilities across wide regions
  • New market development via online-real fusion crane games
  • Early Spotcha introduction as differentiation factor
  • Promotes convenience and customer acquisition with diverse payments
  • Establishes specialist brand image via pro shops etc.
  • Holding company enables business reorganization and efficient operations
  • Strong foundation for overseas via multicultural対応
  • Gains local support through community-focused store operations
  • Succeeds in customer retention and activation via regular events
  • Enhances customer loyalty with comprehensive membership system
  • Domestic largest prize lineup for online crane games
  • Ensures user satisfaction with high-quality facilities
  • Rich limited prizes for differentiation from competitors
  • Competitive edge from fusion of diverse sports and amusements
  • Capability to implement sustainable finances and growth strategies

Threats

  • Risk of attendance restrictions from COVID-19 etc.
  • Decline in attendance from changing leisure preferences
  • Profit margin squeeze from intense price competition
  • Political and economic risks in overseas expansion
  • Rising operation costs from labor shortages
  • Regulatory tightening and amusement business law constraints
  • Intensifying competition in online gaming market
  • Decline in young users from aging population
  • Overseas revenue instability from exchange fluctuations
  • Facility closure risks from disasters
  • Competitive decline if failing to keep up with tech advances
  • Risk of disputes with local communities

Innovations

2021: Online crane game 'Kureccha' launched

Overview
Launched service for winning prizes online as COVID-19 response.
Impact
Created non-contact customer touchpoints and contributed to revenue diversification.

2022: Nationwide rollout of Gigacrane Game Stadiums

Overview
Expanded floors with over 300 crane game machines.
Impact
Succeeded in increasing per-customer spend and attracting youth.

2024: Transition to holding company structure

Overview
Shifted to holding company system for management efficiency and business reorganization.
Impact
Achieved optimized organization and strengthened growth strategies.

2023: Enhanced diverse payment introductions

Overview
Expanded IC cards and various QR code payments.
Impact
Achieved improved customer convenience and cashless promotion.

2020: Enhanced Spotcha facilities

Overview
Added diverse attractions and optimized time-based pricing.
Impact
Expanded attendance from families and youth.

2021: Introduced online-real linked events

Overview
Started competitions and promotions connecting stores nationwide online.
Impact
Improved customer engagement and inter-regional collaboration.

2023: Expanded store sale-and-leaseback

Overview
Promoted selling owned store land/buildings and switching to rentals.
Impact
Contributed to cash flow improvement and financial strengthening.

2022: Introduced eco-friendly equipment

Overview
Started installing energy-saving lighting etc. in new stores.
Impact
Contributed to energy cost reductions and improved environmental image.

2024: Expanded digital membership services

Overview
Strengthened app-linked membership cards and perks.
Impact
Achieved increased repeat rates and usage frequency.

2023: Test openings of new store formats

Overview
Launched composite new store types beyond Spotcha combos.
Impact
Expected to open new markets and meet regional needs.

Sustainability

  • Energy-saving initiatives in store operations
  • Waste reduction and recycling promotion
  • Paper resource reduction via cashless payments
  • Environmental beautification activities with local communities
  • Strengthened employee safety and health management
  • Promotion of diversity and inclusion
  • Local hiring promotion and community welfare support
  • Expanded adoption of eco-friendly products
  • Eco-events to raise environmental awareness
  • Regular publication of CSR reports