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In December 2021, there are four conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Chitose City, excluding the airport area. The recent conveyor belt sushi restaurants are divided into two categories: budget stores based on a flat rate of 100 yen per plate, and traditional stores that differentiate prices by the color of the plates. Essentially, there is a polarization between budget stores and regular stores, with "Uobei Chitose Store" and "Hamazushi Chitose Store" being the former, and "Hokuhokutei Chitose Store" and "Shunraku Chitose Store" being the latter. Personally, I like sushi but it's not my favorite food, and I don't have many opportunities to eat it in a year. Therefore, I rarely visit budget stores, but I wonder if the customer base differs between the two types of stores. Of course, there are various factors such as age group, family composition, values regarding sushi, economic issues, etc., but it's a slightly interesting aspect.
Now, "Shunraku Chitose Store" is one of the stores operated by "Foods Works Kyuei," which originated in Shiraoi Town and has a base in Tomakomai City. This group has three brands divided by price range: "100 Yen Clipper," "Clipper," and "Shunraku." "100 Yen Clipper" is limited to one store, possibly due to competition from major chains. "Shunraku" has a price range from 155 yen per plate to a maximum of 310 yen, with higher-priced plates ranging from 500 to 600 yen. The average customer spending is probably in the early 2,000 yen range, similar to popular restaurants like "Triton," "Nagoyakatei," and "Nemuro Hanamaru." I visited around 5 pm on a weekday, with only about two groups of customers. Compared to the other regular store in Chitose City, "Hokuhokutei Chitose Store," "Shunraku" feels slightly higher-priced and with fewer menu options. Personally, I find it difficult to actively recommend "Shunraku" over the other option.