November 13, 2012 11:39 AM
Japanese No.1 F&B, Zensho HD, operating income decreased by 30% during Apr.-Sep. Reaction of the earthquake, rice prices increase, strengthening security
[Japan]
By Masaaki Yasuda Reported on November 13
Zensho Holdings announced consolidated results of April to September,2012. Sales is 205.62 billion yen, an increase of 3.7%. Operating income is 8.92 billion yen, down 31.2 %. Beef bowl "Sukiya", the existing outlets sales declined 7.0% in the number of customers decreased by 9.9%. Reaction due to the absence of last year's early recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Looking over the medium to long term, an increase of 23.7% compared with 2003, an increase of 17.8% compared with 2009 and maintained at a high level. Increase in labor costs fell by more than one person of the time system midnight to strengthen security and rising food prices, including the price of rice is the main factor. And "Coco", "Big Boy" · "Jolly Pasta" category of restaurant, and "Sushi Hama" fast-food category are generally strong.