Japan

McDonald’s Japan chair and former CEO resigns

The notice said she was resigning because of personal reasons.

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.

Yoshinoya fires director for remark on getting women "hooked" on products

His conduct was described by the company as "completely unacceptable."

Uber Eats teams up with Rakuten for payment service integration

Users will also be able to earn Rakuten Points when ordering through Uber Eats and pay for orders using earned points.

Japanese sushi chain Sushiro to take on McDonald's in U.S. – report

It is looking to increase the number of overseas outlets to 700.

Burger King set to reach 150 restaurants in Japan

The brand expects to increase the number of stores in Japan to 200 in 2023.

Hong Kong fund planning to sell Burger King biz in Japan, South Korea: reports

Burger King currently has around 150 and 440 outlets in Japan and South Korea, respectively.

Marugame Udon operator eyeing 4,000 outlets by 2027

80% of the envisioned outlets will be operated under franchise agreements.

Starbucks opens first Greener Store in Japan

Located in the grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, the Wadakura Fountain Park store is designed to reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprint.

Japan restaurant sales flat in October

Sales for fast food chains rose 5.4% last month due to demand for takeaway and delivery services.

Burger King Japan to open four stores in Kanto, Kansai regions

The chain currently has over 130 restaurants in the country.