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Store movement data including openings, closures, and net increase in stores are disclosed.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Performance\nThis document discloses monthly operating results for domestic stores. Tax-excluded sales for September 2026 show roughly stable or slightly increased levels year-over-year. Total domestic store sales are generally maintaining the prior-year level while the number of stores is confirmed to be increasing due to continued new openings. Sales by company-operated and franchise stores are reported combined, and cumulative sales are presented on a monthly basis.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Outlook\nConsidering the trends in new openings and closures, the persistently positive net increase in stores suggests room for growth. Same-store sales are generally stable under current conditions, and network expansion is expected to be a driver of sales growth. Continued monthly flash reporting is anticipated, and attention will be on optimization of management resources and the effectiveness of the store-opening strategy.","jir_financial_highlights":"Year-over-Year for Total Domestic Store Sales: 107.7%\u2013109.9% range (Fiscal Year Ending October 2026) (Year-over-year range; no foreign exchange impact)\nYear-over-Year for Domestic Same-Store Sales: 99.1%\u2013105.5% range (Fiscal Year Ending October 2026) (Within year-over-year range)\nNumber of Domestic Stores (Total): 1,139 (Fiscal Year Ending October 2026) (New openings 6\u20139 cases\/month, closures 3\u20135 cases\/month, net increase approx. 6 cases\/month (period aggregated))","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#MonthlyStoreFlash, #DomesticStoreSales, #NewStoreOpenings, #StoreCountTrends","jir_key_figures":"Year-over-Year for Total Domestic Store Sales: Fiscal Year Ending October 2026 107.7%\u2013109.9%\nYear-over-Year for Domestic Same-Store Sales: Fiscal Year Ending October 2026 99.1%\u2013105.5%\nNumber of Domestic Stores: Fiscal Year Ending October 2026 1,139 stores (net increase approx. 6 cases\/month)","jir_meta_title":"AB&Company Co.,Ltd. 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