It turns out that Watami, a major izakaya chain, has decided to close about 80 stores, which is 30% of the izakaya in Japan, because it is not expected to be profitable, while the severe business environment continues due to the corona. I did.
According to the people concerned, Watami has decided to close about 80 of the 270 izakaya in Japan, which are not expected to be profitable.
Approximately 40 stores will be closed by the end of this year, and another 40 stores will be closed in sequence, which will close 30% of all izakaya.
Due to the suspension of the provision of alcoholic beverages due to the declaration of an emergency, Watami's sales of the entire group fell by more than 30% from the previous year, falling into the final deficit of more than 11 billion yen, and this year also in the first half of this year. At that point, the final deficit of 3 billion yen has become an issue, and the recovery of management has become an issue.
While the company is closing unprofitable stores, it will consider switching to yakiniku and other businesses at another 80 stores, and will strengthen its home delivery business for ingredients and bento boxes, for which demand is growing, to increase profitability. I want to.
According to the Japan Food Service Association, domestic sales of "pubs and izakaya" in the last year have decreased by 42% from the average and 72% from 2019 before the spread of infection. , It is a form that reflects the harsh business environment that continues due to the corona sickness.