Skylark September sales jump on new menus, store growth

Skylark Holdings announced preliminary figures for September 2025, revealing a 109.5% year-on-year increase in overall sales and a 103.3% rise in same-store sales. Adjusting for one less Sunday, the company noted that progress aligns with guidance. Customer traffic for same stores registered 97.1% year-on-year growth, while average transaction value increased by 106.4%.

Store development initiatives continued, with 7 new stores opened in September, contributing to a total of 54 new openings by the end of the month. Additionally, 24 stores underwent format changes, and 3 stores were converted from other brands. The total number of stores reached 3,083 in September, with specific brand highlights including 1,234 Gusto stores and 368 Bamiyan outlets. Overseas, SUKI-YA in Malaysia expanded its footprint with a third new store, bringing its total to 16.

The company attributed increased customer spending to new fair menus, including a 999 yen steak at Gusto and the "Mala Soup Exhibition" at Bamiyan. Digital initiatives also advanced, with shareholder reward vouchers now available on smartphones. Skylark Holdings also issued sustainability bonds to fund "food security and sustainable food systems," underscoring its commitment to ESG principles.