FamilyMart
Core business of the Itochu group. Strong in chilled side dishes and character/brand collaborations. Famichiki is a standard-bearer among hot snacks.
History
Opened its first store in Sayama, Saitama in 1978. Started as a Seiyu subsidiary, later part of Seven & i, and became an Itochu subsidiary in 2016. Absorbed Uny-FamilyMart in 2020, making it the second largest chain in Japan.
Features
- Famichiki and other hot snacks
- Popular chilled side dishes ('Famima no Chilled')
- Many anime/game collaborations
- Own app-based payment: FamiPay
Accepted e-money & payments
FamiPayTransit IC (Suica/PASMO etc.)iDQUICPayRakuten PayPayPayau PAYd BaraiMerpayVisa/Mastercard contactless
* Not available at every register or terminal.
Main services
- Famima ATM (E-net)
- 24-hour in-store ATM.
- Famichiki & hot snacks
- Freshly fried Famichiki and Famicara from the in-store fryer.
- Multifunction copier
- Ticket pickup, printing, ID photos (FamiPort).
- Package pickup & shipping
- Yamato parcels can be sent/received.
- Bill payment
- Pay barcode invoices at the register.