R Baker Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Mitsuhiko Hiroya) will hold information sessions for prospective franchisees in Tokyo and Osaka, marking the first public recruitment of franchises since the company's founding for its bakery cafe brand "R Baker". In May 2026, "R Baker Umekita Green Place Store" achieved a monthly sales of 45 million yen in a single month. This is the highest sales record in the 50-year history of Eat-and Co., Ltd., which also operates "Osaka Ohsho". At these information sessions, we will introduce the product strategy and store management philosophy that created this high-sales model, as well as R Baker's concept of "Innovation Bakery," with real-life examples. ■High-Sales Model Exceeding 45 Million Yen Monthly Sales in May 2026 to Be Unveiled These initial franchise information sessions will specifically reveal the product strategy, sales floor creation, operations, location, and profit structure behind this achievement to prospective franchisees. The sessions are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding not just of the brand, but also of how sales are generated and implemented in store operations, including store tours and tastings. ■The "Innovation Bakery" Store Concept The "Innovation Bakery" concept introduced this time is an approach to establishing a bakery business in a more realistic and growth-potential-oriented manner, addressing the challenges often faced by conventional bakeries, such as large initial investments, the burden of hiring and training bakers, and the personalization of the production system. The "Innovation Bakery Package" disclosed in the official announcement is designed to allow for the pursuit of the 45 million yen monthly sales model while keeping initial investment costs at approximately half of the conventional amount, between 30 million and 40 million yen. This offers a realistic option not only for companies considering new market entry but also for those exploring conversion from