Japan

CoCo Bubble Tea launches first single-store franchising strategy in Japan

The brand will also expand its training programs, operational support, and supply channels.

Japanese bakery cafe ‘Bread, Espresso &’ opens first US store

It has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with HitoBito Inc. for the LA area.

8 in 10 Japanese want to take their restaurant leftovers home

1 in 2 said they want to use containers to take leftovers home if they are free.

Burger King Japan partners with Kyoto rice producer for innovative Whopper

The menu features a uniquely developed 'special rice patty'.

Burger King Japan launches new 'KYOTO Whopper'

The new burger features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with a newly innovated “special rice patty.”

Japanese casual pub operator Watami acquires Subway Japan

They have also signed a 10-year franchise contract with Subway International BV.

McDonald’s Japan lifts hair colour ban to attract workers

The new policy was introduced on trial in Osaka.

McDonald’s Japan chair and former CEO resigns

The notice said she was resigning because of personal reasons.

South Korean burger brand Mom’s Touch opens in Japan

Mom’s Touch will directly operate the new restaurant.

Beverage brand Yakult opens first cafe in Japan

It also has a beauty salon and a gallery.

Domino’s opens 1,000th restaurant in Japan

The brand is owned by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

Costa Coffee opens first cafe outlet in Japan

The UK brand plans to open three outlets in the country.

Why Japanese restaurants are accelerating overseas expansion

Recently, sushi chain Kura Sushi announced plans to open 100 stores across China.

McDonald’s hikes prices in Japan city centres

This is to help absorb the higher rent and labour costs.