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Store-less Used Car Purchasing Franchise 'Smile Cars' Opens 2 New Stores in April 2026, Expanding to 132 Stores Nationwide, Further Strengthening Community-Based Car Life Support

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Published Apr 22, 2026 10:32 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Smile Company Co., Ltd.
expanded its store-less used car purchasing franchise 'Smile Cars' to a 132-store network nationwide by opening two new locations in April 2026.

Smile Company Co., Ltd. expanded its store-less used car purchasing franchise 'Smile Cars' to a 132-store network nationwide by opening two new locations in April 2026.

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Published: Apr 22, 2026

Smile Company Co., Ltd. was established in January 2022. From October of the same year, we started recruiting franchisees for our store-less used car purchasing FC [Smile Cars] nationwide. Thanks to the <experience of CEO Yamano during his dealership days x the know-how of owners nationwide>, we achieved 100 stores in just two and a half years. Currently, we are expanding with 130 stores nationwide. Owners across the country are operating daily with the goal of becoming a <partner loved by customers>.

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Smile Company Co., Ltd. expanded its store-less used car purchasing franchise 'Smile Cars' to a 132-store network nationwide by opening two new locations in April 2026.

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