Head to head · Convenience Retail✓ VERIFIED · 2026-07-12
Lawson vs RE/MAX: units, growth & AI adoption
Lawson leads on AI adoption (70/100 vs 68/100), while RE/MAX is the larger system by unit count (145,000 agents vs 21,000+). Lawson is growing faster year-over-year (+2.4%). Data verified Q3 2026.
| Metric | Lawson | RE/MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Convenience Retail | Real Estate |
| Headquarters | Japan | USA |
| Units (approx.) | 21,000+ | 145,000 agents ◂ |
| Unit growth YoY | +2.4% ◂ | +1.7% |
| AI Adoption Score | 70/100 ◂ | 68/100 |
| Operations AI | 75 ◂ | 60 |
| Marketing AI | 60 | 76 ◂ |
| Training AI | 62 | 66 ◂ |
| Data infrastructure | 74 ◂ | 68 |
| Region | APAC | North America |
| Index rank | #15 ◂ | #17 |
Lawson
KDDI-backed convenience chain building 'Real × Tech' stores: AI demand forecasting, remote customer service avatars, and dynamic discounting to cut waste.
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SOURCE: FRANCHISEPULSE FRANCHISE INTELLIGENCE INDEX, Q3 2026 · FREE TO CITE WITH ATTRIBUTION + LINK