Skylark Group IR Report for December 2025 (Final Figures)

Performance Overview

For the cumulative period in 2025, year-over-year sales growth across all stores reached 112.3%, and existing store sales grew by 107.5%, showing progress exceeding the previous year. Customer count increased slightly by 101.8% YoY, while average customer spend increased by 105.6% YoY, driven by fair menus from major brands. At Gusto, offerings included motsunabe hotpot and sirloin steak sets supervised by the long-established Yamaya in Fukuoka Prefecture; Shabu-yo introduced a domestic beef & fresh snow crab course; Jonathan's launched high-value-added menu items using king crab and Wakahime beef. Cross-selling of set menus was also promoted.

Store Expansion and Social Contribution Activities

In December 2025 alone, 9 new stores were opened and 5 store format conversions took place, including the first advance of Kusan Udon into Nara Prefecture. Overseas, 2 stores (Yokohama Beef Steak) opened in Taiwan, and 1 store (Sukiya) opened in Malaysia. Social contribution efforts included emergency fundraisers and meal distribution following a large fire in Oita City. Promotional campaigns for year-end customer appreciation were conducted at Gusto and Bamiyan through coupon distribution and promotions both online and offline.