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Kairikiya Co., Ltd.

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Kairikiya Co., Ltd.5891

Business

Kairikiya Co., Ltd. is a restaurant business company centered on "Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya," whose flagship product is "Kyoto Sebura Shoyu Ramen" (Kyoto back-fat soy sauce ramen), operating stores mainly along suburban roadsides and in food courts within commercial facilities. As of the end of December 2025, the company operates a total of 175 domestic stores, consisting of 122 directly-operated stores and 53 franchise and other affiliated stores. In addition, it operates 10 stores specializing in karaage (fried chicken) and other formats, while its subsidiaries (Grand Cuisine and Taiwan Kairikiya International) operate 22 stores, bringing the group total to 207 stores. The company listed on the TSE Standard Market in December 2023. Since its founding in 2003, it has expanded nationwide, centered on the three major metropolitan areas of Kansai, Kanto, and Tokai, and in 2025 achieved its first overseas store opening in Taiwan. Its main customer base ranges broadly from families to solo diners, with suburban roadside stores equipped with parking lots serving as the foundation for customer traffic.

Business Model

The primary revenue source is restaurant sales from 122 directly-operated stores (sales of ¥14,722 million). In the Franchise Business, the company collects a franchise fee of ¥3 million, a security deposit of ¥1 million, and royalties of 4.0-5.0% of monthly sales, generating brand revenue while transferring capital expenditure and labor cost risks to franchisees. In addition, the employee independence support program (in-house franchise system) achieves both career development and store expansion simultaneously. Multi-brand development through the consolidation of Grand Cuisine (Multi-brand) as a subsidiary, and overseas expansion through the Taiwan subsidiary, are also beginning to function as pillars of revenue diversification.

Company Strengths

The Kyoto pork-back-fat soy sauce ramen, characterized as "light yet rich in flavor, never tiresome," has been well received not only in the three major metropolitan areas but also in the Tohoku region, the Chugoku region, Okinawa, and Taiwan, giving it a feature that is not easily affected by regional taste preferences. As of the end of December 2025, the company operated 175 domestic stores and 1 overseas store, leaving substantial room for further openings toward its long-term target of 700 stores.

At the end of the fiscal period ending December 2025, the consolidated equity ratio was 53.3% (58.5% on a non-consolidated basis), and cash and deposits stood at ¥3,452 million. On a non-consolidated basis, the company achieved ROE of 9.6%, revenue growth of 12.9%, and an equity ratio of 58.5%, meeting all of its self-set management targets (ROE of 8% or higher, growth rate of 10% or higher, and equity ratio of 50% or higher).

The company employs a dual-track strategy in which directly-operated stores focus on dominant coverage of existing trade areas, while expansion into new trade areas is centered on franchise (FC) stores. Because FC franchisees bear the capital expenditure and labor costs, the head office can expand its store network while maintaining capital efficiency. During fiscal 2025, the company achieved a net increase of 24 stores, consisting of 11 directly-operated stores and 13 FC and other stores.

ENVALITH's Perspective

At the end of Q1 FY2026, goodwill balance stood at ¥6,793 million (approximately 7x the ¥863 million at the previous fiscal year-end), long-term borrowings (including current portion) surged to ¥8,564 million, and the equity ratio declined from 53.3% to 29.1%. Goodwill amortization of ¥116 million was recorded in the quarter (approximately ¥464 million annualized), representing a heavy burden relative to the full-year operating profit forecast of ¥750 million. The fact that the purchase price allocation remains provisional also warrants close attention as a potential impairment risk going forward.

In Q1 FY2026, against net sales of ¥5,790 million, the company recorded an operating loss of ¥15 million, an ordinary loss of ¥56 million, and a quarterly net loss of ¥135 million, marking a loss-making start. Operating profit before goodwill amortization was ¥100 million and EBITDA was ¥219 million, indicating underlying profitability, but achieving the full-year operating profit forecast of ¥750 million would require booking ¥765 million in operating profit over the remaining three quarters, reflecting a structure heavily weighted toward the second half. Externally, elevated raw material, labor, and construction costs could pose an obstacle to earnings recovery.

Multiple management transformations are proceeding in parallel: the transition to a holding company (SAKIGAKE Holdings) in July 2026, accelerated store openings in Taiwan (with the 2nd and 3rd stores opening in January 2026), and realization of synergies from the MP Kitchen integration. While each initiative is expected to contribute to mid- to long-term enterprise value enhancement, in the short term these efforts tend to overlap with increased administrative costs, friction from organizational integration, and startup losses from the overseas business. Externally, rising costs due to yen depreciation and geopolitical risk could also affect the profitability of overseas expansion.

Growth Strategy

Aiming for a leap toward becoming a 'comprehensive food enterprise' through multi-brand strategy, a holding company structure, and overseas expansion

Completed acquisition of all shares (acquisition cost ¥5,000 million, funded by borrowing) on January 7, 2026. Acquired 70 directly-operated stores and the tsukemen (dipping noodle) business format, and is pursuing synergy realization through shared supply chains and a business management platform. Goodwill of ¥6,045 million to be amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years.

The absorption-type split agreement was approved at the shareholders' meeting on March 26, 2026. With an effective date of July 1, 2026, the Restaurant Business will be transferred to the split preparation company (Kairikiya Co., Ltd.), while the holding company will focus on group strategy formulation and management resource allocation. The listing will be maintained as a holding company.

Through Taiwan Kairikiya International Co., Ltd., opened the 2nd store in Taichung and the 3rd store in Taipei in January 2026, expanding to a 3-store structure. Aims to enhance brand recognition of "Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya" in Asian markets and accelerate store openings.

Opened 1 directly-operated store and 1 franchise store in Q1 FY2026 (ending March 2026), bringing the total to 187 stores. Implemented a grand menu renewal and price revision in March, aiming to improve the profit structure by offsetting rising raw material and labor costs through higher average customer spending.

Last updated: July 17, 2026