FamilyMart will transition to a 2-delivery system for 1,300 stores in the Tohoku and Niigata regions starting June 9, 2026, aiming to optimize logistics and reduce food waste and CO2 emissions. The company will also introduce region-specific chilled and frozen foods to enhance store operations.
FamilyMart, which will celebrate its 45th anniversary in September 2026, is taking further steps to become the most environmentally friendly convenience store chain. As part of its efforts to address environmental issues and optimize store operations, the company announced that starting with deliveries on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, it will transition the "constant-temperature delivery" system for rice balls, bento, and other items from three deliveries per day to two at approximately 1,300 stores in the Tohoku region and Niigata prefecture.
This move aims to optimize delivery routes, with a projected 30% reduction in annual CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the company will utilize the saved logistics costs to support store operations, assisting franchisees with ordering support tools based on individual store sales trends. Additionally, FamilyMart will begin selling region-specific chilled bento, frozen rice balls, and frozen bento, aiming to both expand sales opportunities and reduce food waste.
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FAQ
How will FamilyMart change its delivery system?
Starting from the delivery on June 9, 2026, the 'temperature-controlled delivery' for onigiri, bento, and other items will change from a three-delivery system to a two-delivery system in approximately 1,300 stores in the Tohoku region and Niigata Prefecture.
What is the purpose of this delivery system change?
The purpose is to improve logistics efficiency, enhance loading efficiency, extend consumption deadlines to reduce food waste, and reduce CO2 emissions by decreasing driving distances.
What are the target regions and number of stores?
The target regions are the Tohoku region (Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima Prefectures) and Niigata Prefecture, covering approximately 1,300 stores (excluding some stores).
What new products will be sold?
New products include chilled bento tailored to the region, and frozen onigiri (grilled salmon, nanko plum, and true kelp) and frozen bento.
What are the specific environmental benefits?
By switching to a two-delivery system, the total annual driving distance is expected to be reduced by about 6.7 million kilometers, leading to a reduction in CO2 emissions by approximately 30%.