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Gyu-Kaku’s strategy for competing on the world stage three key success factors revealed by its global case study. Japan-Born Ramen Franchise The advantages of operating a ramen business as a franchise—and the keys to success (Q&A). Hachiban...

Healthy, authentic, and distinctly Japanese udon and soba franchises Overseas expansion of Japanese udon and soba brands Japanese udon brands such as Marugame Seimen and Tsurumaru Udon continue to increase their number of locations, mainly ...

When exploring an overseas Japanese food franchise, the steps you need to verify differ significantly depending on whether you're working with a local brand or one of Japanese origin. This article focuses on the process of partnering with a...

From ramen to izakaya Popular Japanese foodfranchises JapaneseRamenFranchises Ramen Franchises Japanese ramen brands with overseas franchise locations already open — each backed by domestic history and operational know-how built over years ...

Marugame Udon's very first overseas store sits in Waikiki, Hawaii. It opened in April 2011, in a vacant unit that founder Takaya Awata happened to spot while jogging on holiday. Soon after opening, the store became one of the chain's top-se...

Marugame Udon is a Japan-born Sanuki udon brand founded in 2000, now operating over 1,000 locations globally, including 271 international stores. This page covers its overseas expansion status, key operational features, and franchise contra...