SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical”), a global owner, operator and provider of management services and products to cosmetic treatment centers, which provides management support to medical institutions both domestically and internationally, including Shonan Beauty Clinic, is pleased to announce the launch of its corporate wellness program, “SBC Wellness,” for Five Star Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koriyama, Fukuishima; CEO: Masanori Sakuma; hereinafter referred to as “Five Star”).
Corporate employee benefits have undergone significant evolution, with a growing focus on health management and wellness support. Maintaining employee health directly contributes to higher engagement, improved productivity, and reduced turnover, making proactive corporate initiatives increasingly essential. In recent years, more companies have introduced advanced benefits such as aesthetic medicine and reproductive health services to support employees in realizing their ideal lifestyles.
Five Star Group is a comprehensive beauty group with seven brands and approximately 50 stores in Japan and overseas. The group leads the beauty industry with diverse brands such as “MUKU,” which gathers specialists awarded the Kamikarisma award, “uni,” Japan's first salon specializing in Korean trend hair, and “MACARON,” the top brand in the Tohoku region. The group's mission and vision are focused on all stakeholders, including customers, employees, and their families, aiming to create an environment where everyone can lead fulfilling lives both mentally and physically. In particular, “beauty” and ‘health’ are key themes that all employees prioritize in their daily work, and there is a growing focus on self-management among staff to deliver high-quality beauty services. In response to this heightened awareness, the group has decided to introduce “SBC Wellness” to support each employee in achieving a more “authentic lifestyle.” Through this program, Five Star Group will be able to utilize the following services:
Aesthetic medical support: Special pricing for skincare treatments and anti-aging procedures
Dental care: Access to services such as whitening and orthodontic treatment
Reproductive healthcare support: Fertility services, including egg freezing and infertility treatment (available at SBC-affiliated clinics)
VIP concierge services: Consultation and appointment scheduling via LINE and dedicated support lines
SBC leverages its network of 253 clinics in Japan and overseas to provide management support across a wide range of fields, including not only aesthetic medicine but also dentistry, AGA treatment, gynecology, infertility treatment, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and regenerative medicine. Going forward, SBC aims to establish partnerships with 10% of Japan’s approximately 10,000 major corporations and expand its current customer base of 4 million by 1.5 times. Through these initiatives, SBC will further strengthen and expand its corporate wellness business, contributing to the advancement of health management in Japan.
About the SBC Wellness Welfare Program
We provide support to help you maintain a healthy and clean appearance. This program is designed to assist you in achieving your beauty goals by offering personalized advice and recommendations through SBC VIP Concierge services. Our concierge team will listen to your concerns and provide guidance on treatment options, clinic selection, and scheduling via LINE※ or a dedicated VIP hotline. This ensures that even first-time patients can feel confident and comfortable when receiving aesthetic medical treatments. We will handle clinic introductions and appointments on your behalf, as well as schedule adjustments. We will arrange treatments at the most favorable prices based on SBC's various campaign information.
*LINE is a registered trademark or trademark of LINE Corporation.
Corporate Comprehensive Consulting
We propose customized welfare plans tailored to the needs of your company to support the improvement of employee satisfaction. For example, support for infertility treatment and egg freezing is adopted by major U.S. companies such as GAFA, helping to provide an environment where employees can work with peace of mind while respecting their life plans. This program is available at SBC's clinic network, “Roppongi Ladies Clinic” and “Kanagawa Ladies Clinic.”
Five Star Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2013 in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, we are a comprehensive beauty group operating seven domestic and international brands across approximately 50 locations. We lead the beauty industry with diverse brands such as “MUKU,” a salon featuring specialists awarded the Kamikarisma title, “uni,” Japan's first salon specializing in Korean trend hair, and “MACARON,” the top brand in the Tohoku region. In September 2024, as a leading company in the industry, we were the first to introduce a uniform starting salary of 250,000 yen nationwide for new graduates. This innovative initiative addresses the long-standing issue of structural low wages in the beauty industry, aiming to achieve sustainable career development and talent cultivation. It has garnered attention as a pioneering effort to nurture the next generation of stylists and enhance the overall value of the industry.
Location: 1-14-3 Ekimae, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
Representative: Masayuki Sakuma
Business: Beauty salon operation
※This is an award project supported by the Japan Tourism Agency to recognize and honor Japanese hairdressers and beauty salons as “charismatic” representatives of Japan's beauty industry. The selection process is based on a comprehensive evaluation of achievements, technical skills, and influence, and the award holds high credibility and authority both within and outside the industry.
About SBC Medical
SBC Medical, headquartered in Irvine, California and Tokyo, Japan, owns and provides management services and products to cosmetic treatment centers. The Company is primarily focused on providing comprehensive management services to franchisee clinics, including but not limited to advertising and marketing needs across various platforms (such as social media networks), staff management (such as recruitment and training), booking reservations for franchisee clinic customers, assistance with franchisee employee housing rentals and facility rentals, construction and design of franchisee clinics, medical equipment and medical consumables procurement (resale), the provision of cosmetic products to franchisee clinics for resale to clinic customers, licensure of the use of patent-pending and non-patented medical technologies, trademark and brand use, IT software solutions (including but not limited to remote medical consultations), management of the franchisee clinic’s customer rewards program (customer loyalty point program), and payment tools for the franchisee clinics.
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Contacts
SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated
Hikaru Fukui / Head of Investor Relations
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