Convano Inc.
6574・Growth Market・Services
Nail Salon Business
Core business operating a domestic nail salon chain based on a low-price, high-quality model
| Period | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (full-year FY2026, ending March 2026) | ¥3,248 million | ¥3,085 million | ↑ |
| Segment profit (full-year FY2026, ending March 2026) | ¥116 million | -¥135 million (loss) | ↑ |
| Depreciation and amortization (full-year FY2026, ending March 2026) | ¥272 million | ¥277 million | ↓ |
| Number of stores (end of March 2026) | 73 stores (including 5 franchise stores) | 62 stores (including 6 franchise stores) | ↑ |
| New store openings during the period | 12 stores | – | ↑ |
| Store closures during the period | 1 store (franchise) | – | — |
Business Details
Centered on gel nail treatments at directly-operated and franchise salons, the business also sells nail care products. The flagship brand FASTNAIL achieves low-cost service through a division-of-labor operation combining a proprietary self-order system and its dedicated removal device "e.g.1". Sister brands FASTNAIL Plus and FASTNAIL Loco are also operated, and as of the end of March 2026, 73 stores (including 5 franchise stores) were in operation. Stable quality is maintained through the proprietary training system provided by the Convano Nail Business Academy (CNBA).
Recent Overview
Turned profitable for the full year, with 12 new store openings expanding the network to 73 stores
For the full year of FY2026 (ending March 2026), Nail Salon Business revenue was ¥3,248 million (up ¥163 million year on year), and segment profit was ¥116 million (versus a loss of ¥135 million in the prior year), achieving a turnaround to profitability. During the fiscal year, 12 new stores were opened (FASTNAIL Hiroshima, Kasukabe, Matsudo, Ogikubo, Ebisu, Jiyugaoka, Kasai, Kannai, Takasaki, Kawaguchi, Motoatsugi, and Sapporo), bringing the number of stores to 73 (including 5 franchise stores) as of the end of March 2026. Meanwhile, FASTNAIL Loco Lalaport Izumi (franchise) closed.
Key Products
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of the store network through new openings (73 stores as of the end of March 2026, actively expanding toward a target of 100 stores)
- Productivity improvement and maintenance of low-price service through proprietary operations (self-ordering, e.g.1, division of labor)
- Securing nail technicians through recruitment of inexperienced staff and short-term training via the Convano Nail Business Academy (CNBA)
- Improved profitability of existing stores through closure/renewal of underperforming locations
- Faster decision-making and concentrated resource allocation through the spin-off of the Nail Salon Business
Risks
- Continued upward pressure on costs and expenses due to rising labor costs and inflation
- Risk of declining store utilization due to nail technician shortages and lower retention rates
- Intensifying competition from an increasing number of small-scale, low-price competitors
- Aging facilities and declining customer experience quality as stores age since opening
- Risk of brand damage and rising marketing costs due to reliance on external customer acquisition platforms
Last updated: June 30, 2026