Shinko Create Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Review and Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook for Corporate Cafeteria Operations
Shinko Create Co., Ltd. has reviewed its corporate cafeteria operations for fiscal year 2025 and announced its outlook for fiscal year 2026, emphasizing the evolving role of cafeterias as strategic management resources beyond traditional welfare. The company aims to deepen fundamental values and advance service provision to enhance corporate value and employee well-being, positioning cafeterias as an investment rather than a cost in the upcoming year, while addressing challenges like rising operational costs.
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Shinko Create Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Etsuko Mio; hereinafter “Shinko Create”) has announced its review of trends in corporate cafeteria operations for fiscal year 2025 and its outlook for fiscal year 2026, based on survey results conducted across the group and insights gained from on-site support.
https://www.shinko-jp.com/business/shashoku/
■Fiscal Year 2025 Review
Changing Role and Redefinition of Value of Corporate Cafeterias
As the food service division within the Shinko Holdings Group, Shinko Create Co., Ltd. has contributed to improving the health of employees and enhancing corporate value through the operation of corporate cafeterias. Fiscal year 2025 saw a significant change in the role of corporate cafeterias. Their value as a “management resource” that contributes to talent retention, productivity improvement, and the realization of health-focused management, going beyond the scope of employee benefits, has become increasingly demanded. Our company has promoted the strengthening of our business foundation by optimizing contract terms and service content, aiming to balance both value provision and profitability. ▼Details about Shinko Create here https://www.shinko-jp.com/business/shashoku/■Value Provided to Client Companies
Contribution to organizational revitalization through “food”
Corporate cafeterias are not merely places for providing meals; they are important communication infrastructures connecting companies and employees. Our services contribute to the revitalization of client companies' organizations by improving employee satisfaction, maintaining health, and enhancing the workplace environment. In fiscal year 2025, opportunities to re-recognize the value of cafeterias increased through improved utilization rates and stable quality.■Challenges in FY2025
Balancing sustainable operations and value provision
Due to rising raw material costs, logistics costs, and labor costs, balancing cost and value has become a significant challenge. Furthermore, with the diversification of customer needs, individually optimized service design is required. Our company is redefining the ideal state of cafeterias that enhance corporate value, not just improving operational efficiency.■Fiscal Year 2026 and Future Outlook
Deepening of fundamental value and advancement of provided value
In fiscal year 2026, we will promote our business focusing on “deepening fundamental value” and “advancing provided value.” In addition to thoroughly implementing basics such as meal quality, hygiene, and service, we will strengthen data-driven improvements and flexible service provision. We aim to create value by positioning corporate cafeterias not as a “cost” but as an “investment.” As for the future outlook, our company will contribute to the sustainable growth of client companies by enhancing the quality of life for people working through corporate cafeterias.■Representative Comment | Shinko Create Co., Ltd. Representative Director Etsuko Mio
Fiscal year 2025 was a year in which the value of corporate cafeterias changed significantly. Their importance has been re-recognized as an entity directly linked to corporate productivity and employee satisfaction, rather than merely providing meals. As a company, we were able to address the balance between value provided and profitability, and elevate our business foundation by another step. On the other hand, the challenges ahead are clear. It is about building an organization that can continuously reproduce the basics with high accuracy, rather than relying on special measures. In fiscal year 2026, we aim to provide even greater value so that corporate cafeterias are seen as an “investment” rather than a “cost.” Our mission is to expand the possibilities for people and companies through food. ▼Shinko Create's service “Shinko Kitchen”https://www.shinko-jp.com/business/shashoku/