National & international chains set to open their first Arizona storefronts

“Ten units over the next five years” are in the works for the Valley, according to Hooper and two of the managing partners of the Pepper Lunch Arizona team.

Q&A with Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch

RestaurantNews.com checks in with Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, about the brand’s success and future.

Pepper Lunch Bolsters Executive Team with Leading Franchise Growth and Real Estate and Development Executives

Company Taps Industry Veterans for Vice President of Franchise Sales and Vice President of Real Estate and Development Roles.

Mark Bailey was hired as Pepper Lunch’s chief operating officer and Jonathan Whiteside was hired as director of creative and technology.

Mark Bailey was hired as Pepper Lunch’s chief operating officer and Jonathan Whiteside was hired as director of creative and technology.

Subway Veteran Takes on Growing Teppanyaki Franchise

Teppanyaki franchise Pepper Lunch is building its United States team with the hiring of Chief Operating Officer Mark Bailey, who has the goal of turning the brand into a national sensation.

Freddy’s Master Franchisee Forges Ahead With Canadian Development

Established in 1994, Pepper Lunch has more than 500 locations in 15 countries and is now expanding in the U.S. through franchising.

Japanese Fast-Casual Restaurant Pepper Lunch Names Mark Bailey Chief Operating Officer

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese fast-casual restaurant brand known for its DIY teppan, last week named Mark Bailey as its chief operating officer.

Pepper Lunch Names Mark Bailey COO

Pepper Lunch has announced it has tapped industry veteran Mark Bailey as its Chief Operating Officer.

Pepper Lunch Names Industry Vet COO

Pepper Lunch has announced it has tapped industry veteran Mark Bailey as its Chief Operating Officer.

Pepper Lunch Adds To Its Executive Team

Pepper Lunch hired Mark Bailey to serve as chief operating officer for the Japanese-born fast-casual chain.

Pepper Lunch Bolsters Executive Team to Keep Pace with Growth

Pepper Lunch Signs Multi-Unit Development Deal for Utah

Gemba Partners, owned and operated by Utah residents Charles and Catherine Johnson, will launch five units over the next three years in Utah.

Pepper Lunch Continues North America Rapid Growth Trajectory With Utah Multi-Unit Development Agreement

Pepper Lunch has announced it has signed its fourth significant development agreement for North America since announcing the company’s investment in domestic expansion last year.

New Utah Restaurants For a New Year – All The Latest Restaurant Openings

News broke today over on QSR Magazine that this franchise operation has inked a deal to open five units in Utah over the next three years.

Here Are The Regional Food Chains Expanding Into Central Florida

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-based restaurant chain, plans to open 10 locations across Florida within the next five years.

Japanese QSR Brand Pepper Lunch Heads to Arizona Via Multi-unit Deal

The agreement is with B.I.D. Investment Group, which will open 10 units over the next five years in and around Phoenix.

Global Japanese DIY restaurant chain Pepper Lunch coming here. See where franchisor wants to land first.

With 500 eateries around the world, a Tampa franchisor is betting on the Pepper Lunch brand to succeed in Central Florida.

Tampa hospitality group inks franchise deal with Japanese fast-casual restaurant chain

The Majestic Restaurant Group has signed on to develop 10 units over the next five years in and around the Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville markets.

Automated restaurants, Chipotle's next thing and a plant-based burger with Kevin Hart buzz

Here are a few concepts to watch in 2024 and beyond. Some have only barely gotten started but they promise big things.

Pepper Lunch Signs Multi-Unit Deals for Hawaii, Florida

Pepper Lunch announced a total of 30 units committed in just the five months since it filed its FDD.

Pepper Lunch Signs Deals to Open 20 Restaurants in Florida, Hawaii

Japanese fast-casual concept Pepper Lunch has signed two deals to open 20 restaurants in Florida and Hawaii.

Pepper Lunch CEO To Speak At The Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit 2024

Six speakers will discuss challenges facing restaurants at the Franchising Think Tank at the Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit 24.

Pepper Lunch Signs Two Deals to Grow in North America

Pepper Lunch hot on the heels of its first development agreement, announced last month, for a total of 30 units committed in just the five months since it filed its FDD.

Tampa Today News: Pepper Lunch Teppanyaki + Ten Rooms Ybor

Popular Japanese teppanyaki chain coming to Tampa: Popular Japanese fast-casual teppanyaki chain, Pepper Lunch, is planning to come to Tampa.

Japanese-Based Chain Pepper Lunch To Enter Florida Market

Chain has plans to open 10 new locations across the state within five years.

Experimental Japanese restaurant, Pepper Lunch, Opening in Tampa

The Majestic Restaurant Group has signed on to develop 10 units over the next five years in and around the Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville markets.

Japanese Fast-Casual Teppanyaki Chain Pepper Lunch Is Coming To Tampa

Japanese “experimental” fast-casual concept Pepper Lunch is expanding into Florida with three cities confirmed—and one of those cities is Tampa.

Pepper Lunch signs multi-unit development agreement for North America

Majestic Restaurant Group will support the development of ten Pepper Lunch units across the Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville areas up to 2028.

Japan’s Iconic, DIY Teppanyaki Chain Pepper Lunch Sets Its Sights On Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville

Japanese fast-casual teppanyaki chain Pepper Lunch is set to open multiple new locations in Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville.

Top Ten Things To Know This Week

Japanese fast-casual teppanyaki chain Pepper Lunch to open Orlando locations.

Japanese Fast-Casual Teppanyaki Chain Pepper Lunch To Open Orlando Locations

Tampa, Gainesville and Orlando will be home to 10 Pepper Lunch restaurants starting in late 2024, the chain's first locations in the Southeastern United States.

Pepper Lunch Brings Experience to Fast Casual

Established in Asia, this DIY teppanyaki concept is looking to become a player in the U.S. chain restaurant scene.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pepper Lunch upgrading POS system, adding kiosks

Revel will be deployed at 125 Pepper Lunch locations.

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.

Japan's Pepper Lunch Opening Units in Phoenix

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

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.

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.

Pepper Lunch is Coming to Phoenix in 2024

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

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!

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,

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.

'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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Franchisees Ignite Their Futures with a Hot Experiential Fast-Casual Brand

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

‎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.

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.

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.