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History

  • 1963-

  • 2000-

1963

  • Feb.
    Based on his philosophy of Prayerful Management, Duskin founder Seiichi Suzuki establishes Sani-Clean Company in Osaka. He begins a franchise business of renting dust control products.
  • Nov.
    Suita Laundry PlantSuita Laundry Plant opens as the first plant for cleaning and processing dust control products.

1964

  • June
    Company name changed to Duskin Co., Ltd.
  • Oct.
    Home DuskinSales of Home Duskin, a chemically treated dust cloth, launched throughout Japan.

1967

  • Sept.
    Mop sewing plant (now operated by Wakura Duskin Co., Ltd.) opens.

1969

  • Aug.
    International Franchise AssociationFull membership in International Franchise Association (IFA) given to Duskin, in a first for a Japanese company.

1971

  • Jan.
    ServiceMasterProfessional cleaning services launched through a business affiliation with U.S.-based company ServiceMaster.
  • Apr.
    Mister DonutIn a business alliance with Mister Donut of America, the Mister Donut business is launched. The first shop opens in Minoh, Osaka.

1972

  • Dec.
    Happy Service Co., Ltd. (current Duskin Kyoeki Co., Ltd.) established.

1976

  • Nov.
    Cosmetics sales business (now called Health & Beauty) launched through a tie-up with AGA Co., Ltd.

1977

  • Apr.
    TerminixSerpco (now called Terminix), a business for pest control and comprehensive hygiene management, launched.

1978

  • Jan.
    Mat manufacturing plant (now operated by Ono Duskin Co., Ltd.) opens.
  • June
    Duskin Kyoeki Co., Ltd. established.
  • Oct.
    Duskin Rent-AllUnited Rent-All (now called Duskin Rent-All), a comprehensive rental business renting daily commodities, launched.
  • Dec.
    Uniform rental business Mendel Ronson (now called Uniform Service) launched.

1981

  • Nov.
    Duskin AINOWA Foundation established.

1982

  • July
    In a business affiliation with U.S.-based company ServiceMaster, management service of medical institutions (now operated by Duskin Healthcare Co., Ltd.) is launched.

1989

  • July
    Merry MaidsIn a business affiliation with U.S.-based company ServiceMaster, Merry Maids business is launched.

1990

  • Sept.
    Ever Fresh Hakodate Co., Ltd., manufacturer of frozen foods, is established.

1993

  • Oct.
    New franchise system Duskin Serve 100 launched.

1994

  • Oct.
    dust control business in TaiwanDuskin Serve Taiwan Co., Ltd. is established as a joint venture company between Duskin Co., Ltd. and Taiwan-based President Chain Store Corp. In December 1994, the new company begins operating the dust control business in Taiwan.

1999

  • Feb.
    Katsu & KatsuPork cutlet restaurant business launched. (Now operated by Katsu & Katsu Co., Ltd.)
  • Nov.
    TruGreenPlant and flower upkeep business TruGreen (now rebranded as Total Green) launched.

2000

  • June
    Duskin Life CareHome Instead Senior Care business (now rebranded as Duskin Life Care) launched.

2003

  • Apr.
    Quality Assurance Committee (now called Sustainability Committee) initiated for the purpose of establishing quality assurance structure within the company.
  • Apr.
    Compliance Promotion Committee (now called Compliance Committee) initiated for the purpose of building compliance structure within the company.

2004

  • Apr.
    Through exchange of shares, Duskin Kyoeki Co., Ltd. is acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • July
    Rental and sales of assisted-living products (currently called Health Rent) launched.
  • Aug.
    the Mister Donut business in TaiwanMister Donut Taiwan Co., Ltd. is established as a joint venture company between Duskin Co., Ltd. and Taiwan-based President Chain Store Corp. In October 2004, the new company launches the Mister Donut business in Taiwan.
  • Sept.
    Comprehensive capital and business alliance established with Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
  • Dec.
    Reorganized affiliated companies operating rental and sales of dust control products into seven companies in seven regions.
  • Dec.
    Reorganized affiliated companies manufacturing, cleaning and processing mats and mops for rental into seven companies in seven regions.

2005

  • Nov.
    Duskin Hong Kong Co., Ltd. established. In January 2006, a business base is established in Shanghai.

2006

  • May
    Risk Management Committee initiated for the purpose of building a risk management system within the company.
  • Nov.
    the dust control business is launched in Shanghai, ChinaDuskin Shanghai Co., Ltd. is established and the dust control business is launched in Shanghai, China.
  • Dec.
    Duskin stocks listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange.
    Note: The cash equity markets of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange were integrated on July 16, 2013.

2008

  • Jan.
    Business alliance with Sakai Moving Service Co. Ltd. established.
  • Feb.
    Capital and business alliance with MOS Food Services Inc. established.

2010

  • Oct.
    Azare Products Co., Ltd. and Kyowa Cosmetics Co., Ltd. acquired as wholly owned subsidiaries.

2013

  • Apr.
    Duskin Kyoeki Co., Ltd. and Duskin Insurance Service Co., Ltd. merged. (Surviving company: Duskin Kyoeki Co., Ltd.)
  • Apr.
    Established MD Food Co., Ltd. to support Duskin's food business.

2014

  • Mar.
    Chugai Sangyo Co., Ltd. acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • Sept.
    To launch the Mister Donut business in Indonesia, a franchise agreement is concluded between Duskin Hong Kong Co., Ltd. and PT RAGAM KARYA BERSAMA. In May 2015, the first Mister Donut shop in Indonesia opens in the suburbs of Jakarta.

2015

  • Oct.
    Duskin MuseumThe Duskin Museum opens in Suita-shi, Osaka.

2016

  • Apr.
    Home Repair, a business for fixing scratches and dents in homes, is launched.

2017

  • Feb.
    Big Apple Worldwide Holdings Sdn.Bhd. acquired as a subsidiary.

2018

  • Sept.
    Capital and business alliance with NAC Co., Ltd. established.

2019

  • Jan.
    Katsu & Katsu Co., Ltd. (restaurant operator) established.

2022

  • Apr.
    Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange changed from the first section to the Prime Market following the Corporate Governance Code revision.
  • Nov.
    With a view to launch the Mister Donut business in Singapore, Duskin Co., Ltd. concludes a master franchise agreement with R E & S Enterprises Pte Ltd. In May 2023, the first Mister Donut shop in Singapore opens.
  • Nov.
    Duskin Co., Ltd. concludes an agreement on a business alliance with Qracian Co., Ltd. and also acquires 15% of the issued common shares of Nile Holdings Co., Ltd. (current Qracian Holdings Co., Ltd.), which is the holding company of Qracian.

2023

  • Nov.
    An agreement on a business alliance with JP-Holdings, Inc. is concluded.

2024

  • Jan.
    Kenko Saien Co., Ltd. acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary. (As of April 1, 2025, Boston House Co., Ltd. absorbed Kenko Saien Co., Ltd. and Bishoku Kobo Co., Ltd.)
  • Apr.
    To launch the Mister Donut business in Hong Kong, Duskin Co., Ltd. concludes a master franchise agreement with Dragon Circle Enterprise Limited. In October 2024, the first Mister Donut shop in Hong Kong opens.