Skylark holdings posts strong november sales, expands store network

Skylark Holdings' November 2025 IR report reveals a strong financial period, with total sales increasing 111.0% year-on-year for the month and a cumulative 113.0% for the year. Existing stores saw an 108.9% year-on-year sales increase in November, with customer numbers up 103.1% and average customer spending rising 105.6% compared to the previous year.

The company continued its expansion with 8 new store openings and 26 remodels in November, bringing year-to-date totals to 68 new stores and 210 remodels. Additionally, 4 stores underwent business format conversions, totaling 31 for the year. Key brands like Gusto and Bamiyan maintained strong store counts at 1,235 and 368 respectively.

Operational highlights include popular winter menus at Gusto and Bamiyan exceeding sales targets, and Shabu-Yo's Mala Hot Pot Fair surpassing last year's sales. Promotion efforts included a half-price coupon campaign for various menu items at Gusto. Skylark also received a 4-star rating in the Nikkei SDGs Management Survey 2025 for the third consecutive year, recognizing its strong ESG initiatives.