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Both customer traffic and average spending per customer exceeded the previous year, with customer traffic at 100.1% and average spending at 107.3%. The number of directly managed stores rose to 2,101 compared to the same month the prior year, while the number of franchise stores declined to 33. Cumulatively, consolidated sales are up 108.2% and existing stores sales increased by 105.9%.\n\n### Store Openings and Closures and Future Outlook\nFrom the first half to the second half of fiscal 2026, there were 117 store openings (all directly managed) and 53 closures (including 2 franchise stores). The net increase in directly managed stores is expanding the store base. 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