Why did Japan's 7- 1 1 company suddenly announce the shortening of business hours?

From the perspective of layoffs, I think the company may want to change its operating organization, or its profits have decreased.

All of us are familiar with 7- 1 1 chain stores. It's the seven boys we often talk about. We all know that Qizai is open 24 hours, but recently we learned that 7- 1 1 in Japan will also be open in a short time. What happened? 7- 1 1 Why did you suddenly change the business hours?

On July 7th-1 1 day, the company announced the formal implementation of franchise stores to shorten business hours. Of the 230 franchisees trying to operate in a short period of time, 8 will be officially implemented as the first batch from1October 1 1, and then gradually expanded.

In July, the company conducted a survey of about 2,200 stores, and replied that short-term business was being discussed, so the number of stores implemented may increase significantly. On the other hand, the franchise fee paid by franchisees to the headquarters maintains the framework of 24-hour store concessions, and it is uncertain whether franchisees will really shorten their business hours.

As for the reason why 7- 1 1 changed its business hours, many 7- 1 1 merchants said that they didn't need too many employees because there were few consumers in the middle of the night, but once employees resigned, it was difficult to recruit corresponding employees, which was also the reason for short-term business development. Although 7- 1 1 implements short-term business and shortens business hours, many shopkeepers still support this practice.

Some time ago, 7- 1 1 the parent company announced a large-scale adjustment of the personnel structure. By 2022, 4,000 people will be laid off, and the number of 7-1/convenience stores, Ito Yanghuatang and sogou Saiwu stores will also be adjusted, among which about1000 7-1/convenience stores will be closed or relocated.