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 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 Names Industry Vet COO

Pepper Lunch has announced it has tapped industry veteran 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 Bolsters Executive Team to Keep Pace with Growth

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Japanese-Based Chain Pepper Lunch To Enter Florida Market

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