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Overall, sales have remained almost flat compared to the same period last year, with some months exceeding 101%, but generally fluctuating around 100%. Note that the same-scale comparison targets stores that have been open for more than 12 months, excluding Mister Donut and Fujiya shops.\n\n### Store Count Status\nAs of March 2026, the number of stores was 251, including 3 new openings. The number of closures is unknown, but changes include scrapping and rebuilding. 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