Interviews with 9 Franchise Headquarters & Prospective Franchisee Survey Feature 2026

Webripo Co., Ltd. released a special feature page for 'Franchise WEB Report' featuring interviews with 9 franchise headquarters conducted at Franchise Show 2026. Key franchise details: 1. 24 Sweets shop: Unmanned frozen sweets store. Has 93-94 stores (max 120). Initial cost from 5.5M yen, ROI in 0.5-1.5 years. 2. COCOLANCE: Women's personal pilates studio. Over 45 stores. Low cost (from 5M yen). Targets 100 stores this year and 300 in a few years. 3. Jimoty Spot: Local government-partnered reuse business. Started Oct 2021. Targets 300+ stores by 2030. 4. UMAMI BURGER: Gourmet burger brand. 4 stores. Targets 10 stores. Initial cost 20-40M yen. 5. Iyemon Cafe: Japanese tea cafe by Suntory & Fukujuen. 8 stores (9th opening Apr 24, 2026). Targets 40 stores in 3 years and 100 in 5 years. 6. PRONTO: Cafe/Sakaba brand. 290 stores. Targets 450 stores by 2030. 7. Baluko Laundry Place: Unmanned coin laundry. 280 stores. 8. Cafe Veloce: Coffee chain. Started FC recruitment Feb 2025. Targets 15 FC stores next year and 70-80 stores by 2028. 9. Mala Hiyori: Mala tang brand. 3 stores. Targets 20 stores this year.