Kushikatsu Tanaka Holdings reports strong Q3, raises outlook

Kushikatsu Tanaka Holdings Co. reported a substantial increase in sales and profits for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending November 2025. Revenue grew 26.7% year-on-year to JPY 15,635 million, with operating profit surging 48.7% to JPY 1,032 million. Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders more than doubled, up 99.1% to JPY 845 million, significantly exceeding the initial forecast. This strong performance was driven by new store openings, aggressive sales promotions, increased customer traffic, and effective cost management.

The company's core "Kushikatsu Tanaka" brand saw revenue rise to JPY 12,961 million, contributing 82.9% of total sales. New business ventures, including "Ten no Meshi" and "House Meal," a meal kit delivery service, also showed strong growth. The total number of stores reached 349 as of August 2025, with 14 new openings and 14 closures.

Looking ahead, Kushikatsu Tanaka Holdings is maintaining its full-year revenue forecast of JPY 20,100 million and is on track to achieve an operating profit of JPY 1,060 million. The company aims for continued expansion through strategic store openings and the development of new business formats, with a long-term goal of 1,000 stores nationwide.