The operator of Seven-Eleven convenience stores in
Matsumoto said he is considering filing a suit against the company after they failed to find common ground in talks Sunday.
Matsumoto's demand for shorter opening hours drew public attention as more franchise store operators expressed concern about overwork amid a deepening labor crunch and the government began conducting a survey on labor conditions in the convenience store industry.
The 58-year-old owner has been closing his store in the early morning hours and demanded a holiday on
Earlier this month, Seven-Eleven threatened to end the contract with Matsumoto unless he addressed customer complaints.
Among major Japanese convenience store operators,
==Kyodo
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