NUD Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President: Ryo Kajita) announced that its 7th "BEAR KIDS" facility, a provider of child developmental support and after-school day services, "BEAR KIDS Higashiyodogawa Zuiko" (2-7-20 Zuiko, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City), will have a pre-opening in July 2026 and a grand opening in August 2026. BEAR KIDS currently operates 6 locations, primarily within Osaka City, serving over 170 families. The Asahi Shimmori store opened in April 2026, and the Higashiyodogawa Zuiko store will be the 7th facility to follow. The Higashiyodogawa Zuiko store is a franchise location operated by Miraine Co., Ltd. BEAR KIDS is actively recruiting franchise partners nationwide, and the brand's expansion is accelerating with new openings through franchising in addition to directly managed stores. BEAR KIDS Higashiyodogawa Zuiko Recruiting Franchise Partners Nationwide Recruiting Franchise Partners Nationwide BEAR KIDS is promoting its franchise business with the aim of delivering high-quality developmental support services to children requiring developmental assistance and their families, regardless of their region. Currently, openings are proceeding at both directly managed and franchise stores, and inquiries regarding franchising and consultations for new locations are increasing. Moving forward, we will continue to expand our business nationwide to deliver developmental support services to more communities. Furthermore, President Ryo Kajita appeared on the YouTube program "FC Ban Reiwa no Tora," which specializes in franchise businesses, to share the BEAR KIDS business model and our vision for nationwide expansion. Through this program appearance, we have expanded our touchpoints with prospective franchisees and individuals interested in the business, and our network of partners who resonate with our philosophy is growing across the country. We are recruiting individuals and corporations interested in becoming franchise partners.