• Medirom outlined plans to expand its hybrid staffing model, increasing use of independent contractor therapists to support store growth.
• The approach targets higher therapist earnings, improved service quality, stronger pricing power, stronger profitability.
• Store staffing will continue to support World ID promotion, reallocating therapists to events while aiming to preserve overall economic returns.
• HealthTech Lav plans to broaden contracts beyond mandated age groups, pushing discretionary lifestyle programs for under-40 participants.
• Lav growth strategy leans on Re.Ra.Ku therapists as coaches to limit hiring costs, protect margins, support retention.

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