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SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Equity Bottom-Up

<h2>10 Questions for Japan Foods Holding</h2>
Company Overview Established in Singapore in 1997, Japan Foods is one of the leading Japanese restaurant chains in Singapore. As of 31 March 2021, the Group operated 50 restaurants in Singapore under various self-developed brands as well as franchised brands such as “Ajisen Ramen”, “Osaka Ohsho”, “Menya Musashi”, and “Konjiki Hototogisu” which earned one Michelin Star in Tokyo. <a href="https://www.sgx.com/securities/equities/5OI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link to StockFacts company page</a>
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<li>Could you elaborate on Japan Foods’ business segments and its focus.</li>
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<li>Japan Foods is one of the leading restaurant chains in Singapore with a focus on Japanese cuisine. The Group has a portfolio of over 10 franchised and selfdeveloped brands. Our focus is to bring quality Japanese food to Singapore and offer compelling dining concepts that will appeal to the masses.</li>
<li>Our brand portfolio caters to different segments of the market from mass market brands such as the flagship Ajisen Ramen, which offers good quality and affordable meals to students and families, to premium brands such as Konjiki Hototogisu, which earned one Michelin Star and caters to those with more discerning tastes.</li>
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2. How does the Group differentiate the various brands such as “Ajisen Ramen”, “Osaka Ohsho”, and “Menya Musashi”? What is the main purpose for introducing various brands?
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<li>Consumers’ tastes change and evolve constantly, therefore we need to continuously explore new brands that can be brought to Singapore. At the same time, by staying in touch with current food &amp; beverage (F&amp;B) trends, we can develop and create our own unique brands.</li>
<li>Having multiple brands also makes us appealing to landlords as they know they are working with a single partner that can respond quickly to optimise store performance. We manage our restaurant portfolio by closely assessing the performance of each outlet and can swap out underperforming brands quickly to maximise earnings per restaurant.</li>
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10 Questions for Japan Foods Holding
Company Overview Established in Singapore in 1997, Japan Foods is one of the leading Japanese restaurant chains in Singapore. As of 31 March 2021, the Group operated 50 restaurants in Singapore under various self-developed brands as well as franchised brands such as “Ajisen Ramen”, “Osaka Ohsho”, “Menya Musashi”, and “Konjiki Hototogisu” which earned one Michelin Star in Tokyo. Link to StockFacts company page

Could you elaborate on Japan Foods’ business segments and its focus.


Japan Foods is one of the leading restaurant chains in Singapore with a focus on Japanese cuisine. The Group has a portfolio of over 10 franchised and selfdeveloped brands. Our focus is to bring quality Japanese food to Singapore and offer compelling dining concepts that will appeal to the masses.
Our brand portfolio caters to different segments of the market from mass market brands such as the flagship Ajisen Ramen, which offers good quality and affordable meals to students and families, to premium brands such as Konjiki Hototogisu, which earned one Michelin Star and caters to those with more discerning tastes.

2. How does the Group differentiate the various brands such as “Ajisen Ramen”, “Osaka Ohsho”, and “Menya Musashi”? What is the main purpose for introducing various brands?

Consumers’ tastes change and evolve constantly, therefore we need to continuously explore new brands that can be brought to Singapore. At the same time, by staying in touch with current food &amp; beverage (F&amp;B) trends, we can develop and create our own unique brands.
Having multiple brands also makes us appealing to landlords as they know they are working with a single partner that can respond quickly to optimise store performance. We manage our restaurant portfolio by closely assessing the performance of each outlet and can swap out underperforming brands quickly to maximise earnings per restaurant.


10 in 10 with Japan Foods - Home to a Thousand Tastes