Narimaya Clinic in Natsumidai 1

News Highlights

It has been revealed that “Narimaya Clinic,” located in Natsumidai 1-chome, Funabashi City, will close at the end of September, marking the end of its 21 years of medical practice. The news highlights suggest that while closing incurs costs of several million yen, in the case of business succession, the compensation typically ranges from 0.5 to 1.5 times the annual sales. It also indicates that the succession of a non-residential clinic is often completed within 4 to 10 months, and that consulting before closure can potentially allow for both continued staff employment and patient care.

Perspective from M&A Medical Editorial Department

The closure of “Narimaya Clinic,” which has served the community of Natsumidai, Funabashi City, for 21 years, will undoubtedly have a significant impact on local residents. In particular, the fact that the succession of a non-residential clinic can potentially be completed within a standard period of 4 to 10 months suggests that business succession, rather than closure, can be a viable option. The financial benefits are considerable: while closure incurs costs of several million yen, business succession can yield compensation ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 times the annual sales, a figure that cannot be ignored by business owners. Crucially, consulting with experts before closure opens the door to maintaining essential elements of local healthcare, such as continued staff employment and patient care. We hope that the case of Narimaya Clinic will serve as an impetus for many other clinic owners to concretely consider business succession as an option.

Points Raised by This News

• Closure of a clinic with 21 years of practice in the Natsumidai area of Funabashi City.
• Economic comparison between closure costs (several million yen) and business succession compensation (0.5 to 1.5 times annual sales).
• The benchmark for the standard period to complete business succession for a non-residential clinic is 4 to 10 months.
• The possibility of achieving both continued staff employment and patient care through early consultation before closure.

Practical Questions Arising from This News

• What is the reason for the closure of Narimaya Clinic?
• In what specific ways will staff employment and patient care be supported if consultation occurs before closure?
• Are there any medical institutions in Funabashi City that might be potential successors to Narimaya Clinic’s practice?

If You Feel “Should I Consult Too?”

Clinic owners in the Funabashi City area, like those at “Narimaya Clinic,” who are considering future closure or for whom closure is becoming a reality, should first consult with experts about the possibility of business succession. Closure not only involves direct costs but also an intangible loss in the disruption of contributions to local healthcare. On the other hand, business succession offers the potential for a better outcome for the community by passing on accumulated practice achievements and trust to the next generation, ensuring continued employment for staff and care for patients. Consulting early increases the likelihood of achieving more favorable succession terms and a smooth transition process.

M&A Medical (CentralMedience Inc.), as an M&A support institution certified by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, supports the business succession of medical corporations, hospitals, and clinics on a full success fee basis. Consultations are handled with strict confidentiality. Free consultations are available here.