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Will Japan-based Pepper Lunch dominate the US?

Although the Japanese-based concept has only five restaurants in the U.S., it spans nearly 500locations in 16 countries‍...

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August 18, 2023
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Pepper Lunch: The Global Sensation Set to Sizzle in the U.S.

The world's leading fast-casual teppanyaki-style brand, boasting over 500 locations worldwide, is primed for rapid expansion in the U.S.

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July 24, 2023
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Popular Experiential Fast Casual Brand in Asia Now Franchising in the USA

Pepper Lunch presents a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the rising demand for Asian cuisine...

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July 19, 2023
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Pepper Lunch Announces Deal with Tractor Beverage Company

Pepper Lunch is taking its menu to new heights through a strategic collaboration with Tractor Beverage Company.

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November 20, 2023
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Pepper Lunch upgrading POS system, adding kiosks

Revel will be deployed at 125 Pepper Lunch locations.

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October 26, 2023
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Phoenix Heats Up: 10 New Pepper Lunch Outlets Set to Sizzle in Arizona

B.I.D. Investment Group, with its vast experience across the restaurant value chain, emerges as the perfect partner in this endeavor.

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November 1, 2023
Interviews
Why Franchising? Let's Ask 11 Restaurant Leaders

Continuing our month of franchise coverage at QSR, we touched base with 11 executives to get their advice and thoughts on the space.

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September 4, 2023
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Japanese restaurant chain wants to open several locations around Phoenix

Pepper Lunch, a popular restaurant chain originating out of Japan, is planning to roll out a major expansion into the Valley.

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October 12, 2023
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Pepper Lunch is Coming to Phoenix in 2024

The Japanese restaurant offers fast-casual teppanyaki-style cooking.

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October 10, 2023
Podcasts
‎RB Daily: Panda Express, LeBron James, & Hot Tech

Panda Express enters the chicken sandwich wars. Lebron James joins the fight over Taco Tuesday. And a look at some of the tech that caught our eye at the National Restaurant Association Show.

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May 23, 2023
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Pepper Lunch Signs Ten-Unit Development Agreement In The U.S.

Japan-based Pepper Lunch has signed a multi-unit development agreement with BID Investment Group in the US.

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October 13, 2023
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Japanese restaurant Pepper Lunch selects Phoenix for first North American franchise

A Japanese restaurant franchise with more than 500 locations in 15 countries, has selected Phoenix as its first major North America franchise city.

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November 8, 2023
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Pepper Lunch Makes The Franchise Times Top 400

The Franchise Times Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.

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September 27, 2023
Japanese teppanyaki chain Pepper Lunch starts North American expansion in Phoenix

Japanese fast-casual restaurant brand Pepper Lunch is set to expand in North America through its first location in Phoenix.

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November 10, 2023
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Pepper Lunch Hopes To Put Experiential Sizzle Into Asian Fast Casual

This Japan-born chain has 500 units across Asia and in May launched franchising in the U.S. and Canada, with an eye on university settings.

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May 23, 2023
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'Nothing like this in Phoenix:' A Japanese teppanyaki chain is debuting in the Valley

Pepper Lunch, a Japan-based fast-casual teppanyaki restaurant is coming to Phoenix.

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October 6, 2023
Coverage
Japan's Pepper Lunch Opening Units in Phoenix

Pepper Lunch has signed its first development agreement in North America.

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October 13, 2023
Interviews
Pepper Lunch Team on Seizing Unique Opportunities for Global Growth

Interview with Pepper Lunch executive team Troy Hooper, Yuto Tago, and Sumio Matsumoto about Japanese hospitality and the "DIY Teppanyaki" brand story.

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July 18, 2023
Coverage
Pepper Lunch Signs Significant North America Multi-Unit Development Agreement

Established in 1994, Pepper Lunch is one of Japan’s largest homegrown franchise restaurant brands with over 500 locations in 15 countries.

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October 9, 2023
Coverage
Pepper Lunch Inks First Development Agreement for North America

The B.I.D. Investment Group has signed on to develop 10 units over the next five years in and around the Phoenix, AZ area,

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October 10, 2023
Coverage
Creating a Culture of Food Safety

Here are some different perspectives on how to best create an environment that promotes a focus on food safety.

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September 1, 2023
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Franchisees Ignite Their Futures with a Hot Experiential Fast-Casual Brand

With more than 500 global locations, Pepper Lunch expands into the U.S.

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August 23, 2023
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Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion

Cult-favorite Pepper Lunch confirms its “sizzle-it-your-way” dining experience is headed to Las Vegas, creating the third U.S. expansion for the Japan-based international chain.

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February 22, 2019
Coverage
Pepper Lunch Expands to the U.S.

The B.I.D. Investment Group has agreed to develop 10 Pepper Lunch locations in and around the Phoenix, AZ.

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October 11, 2023
Recognitions
The 50 QSR Contenders for 2023

From legacy chains to rising upstarts, here’s a look at 50 brands ready to break through in the coming years.

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August 1, 2023
Coverage
Pepper Lunch: Japanese D-I-Y Teppanyaki Restaurant To Open Several Locations in AZ

A concept that originated in Japan is making its way to the Valley!

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October 10, 2023
Recognitions
J-STAR: Driving Value Through Consolidation

Japanese PE firms can contribute to the local economy by investing in industry consolidation, say J-STAR's Hideaki Sakurai, Kazumasa Ohara and Takashi Fukui.

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April 3, 2023
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Going Global? Different Country, Different Rules!

There have been times in every multi-state operator’s life when they wondered what it would be like if all the states had the same rules and regulations.

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September 26, 2023
Coverage
Fast-Casual Chain Ramps Up North American Expansion

Revel Systems' cloud point of sale (POS) and complete business management platform will be deployed at 125 Pepper Lunch locations.

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October 27, 2023
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Why Pepper Lunch is bullish on U.S. growth

Earlier this year, Pepper Lunch named industry veteran Troy Hooper as its CEO to spearhead U.S. growth...

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September 29, 2023
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