One-Stop Support for Opening a Business
In addition to providing basic start-up services such as company formation, real estate brokerage, permit applications, and design and construction in Japan and the U.S., we specialize in providing comprehensive support for restaurant openings by assembling a project team of management experts. We act as a single point of contact to assist in market analysis, brand building, customer acquisition strategy development, preparation of various employment documents, human resource management advice, or any other needs. We accompany our clients from the brand's inception to development and into the management of operations.
Laying the Groundwork
We assist in connecting you with agents who have extensive experience in: company incorporation procedures, selection of accountants, payroll services, real estate brokerage, license applications, Visa applications, and more. We act as a liaison between you and each professional to provide support that transcends language barriers.
Location Selection
We use a specialized approach for property selection that goes beyond simply working with local real estate agents. We recognize that in the restaurant business selection of the most appropriate property is essential to success. This process involves thorough interviews with our clients to gain a deep understanding of their brand, restaurant concept, target customer personas, and future expansion plans. We then clarify customer strategies and propose locations that match their lifestyles. Selection utilizes both quantitative and qualitative analysis, but also intuition and experience from many years in restaurant management and real estate brokerage. This analysis involves research into the volume of the target market and a detailed analysis of other competing restaurants. Our goal is to provide the tools, research and experience necessary to give you the confidence to make a well-informed decision for your restaurant's location. We will work with real estate agents to provide support that transcends language barriers and geographic differences.
Architectural Design and Engineering
The design process begins with an interview to gain a thorough understanding of your brand and particular requirements. We then work with both you and the architect to create a design based on your existing stores and brand and present this to you for approval. The architect and engineer will then use this as a basis to create technical drawings that comply with the applicable local building codes. By selecting designers, architects, and engineers who are familiar with the local building codes, we minimize changes to the architectural drawings, saving cost and time. We work closely with our clients in every step of the process from the initial planning stages of the project, interfacing with the designers, and sharing their requirements with various professionals to manage the construction. This approach eliminates the need for you to be on-site for construction, saving cost and time, while providing maximum peace of mind to our clients. We will liaise with the architects and provide support that transcends language barriers.
Project Management
Construction time varies depending on the size and complexity of the project, the type of equipment, and local building codes and permitting processes. For example, if a restaurant interior construction project starts from a skeleton, generally 6 to 8 months are required. Especially in the U.S., administrative procedures are often delayed, which can have a negative impact on business plans. Problems can take longer to resolve and increase additional costs, such as rent during the vacancy period. Problems can also become more complicated if the authorities are not cooperative. Therefore, calm negotiation and pointing out specific modifications are important, and the extensive negotiation skills of a firm such as ours are key to achieving a positive outcome.
Menu Development
The recipe adjustments through the use of different local ingredients are important. This is important because even with the same ingredients, the taste is often different from the Japanese version, and there are seasonings that are not permitted to be used. By maintaining original recipes, adapting some menu items to local tastes, and paying attention to the details of the menu, we can improve the satisfaction of our core target group and differentiate our restaurants from others. In this way, we emphasize the uniqueness of the brand while targeting specific customer segments.
Development of PB Ingredients
We support the development of original private brand sauces, noodles, and pork chashu, etc. to stabilize the quality of products for the development of many stores. We can also handle product distribution and import/export on your behalf.
Franchise Development
We can support your U.S. and Japan expansion by drafting FDDs, registering trademarks, and registering franchises in various states on your behalf.
Establishment of Headquarters
We have a deep understanding of our clients' future vision and business policies in a wide range of areas related to human resources, labor, and legal operations, including recruiting, development of recruitment processes, establishment of systems for issuing payroll, optimization of accounting operations, design of evaluation systems, development of employee benefits, and management of the health insurance enrollment process, We help our clients realize their vision and business objectives. We aim to help our clients build optimal organizational structures and headquarters functions based on the growth stage and characteristics of their business. As your business grows in size, outsourcing and insourcing strategies become more important. Our services are designed to help our clients solve the complex challenges they face and promote sustainable growth for their companies.