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.

‎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.

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.

J-STAR: Driving Value Through Consolidation

J-STAR: Driving Value Through Consolidation

J-STAR: Driving Value Through Consolidation

J-STAR: Driving Value Through Consolidation

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

Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion

Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion

Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion

Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion

Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion

Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion

Pepper Lunch Confirms First Las Vegas Expansion