It plans to step on efforts to boost takeaway earnings.
Yoshinoya Holdings announced it will close up to 150 of its 3,300-plus outlets in its current fiscal year through the month of February.
Known for their gyudon rice bowls, the chain said coronavirus pandemic has sapped sales, forecasting a full-year operating loss of 8.7 billion yen (approx. US$82.67 million) as customers work from home and practice physical distancing.
The Japanese fast-food company added it was stepping up efforts to boost takeaway sales, likely to mitigate losses due to lessened footfall.
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