Chain: Pepper Lunch

Pepper Lunch Announces First World Pepper Rice Day

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with a cult following and more than 540 locations across 17 countries, today announced its first annual “World Pepper Rice Day” on July 3, celebrating the dish which made the company famous, Beef Pepper Rice. To celebrate the day the company was founded more than […]

Pepper Lunch Announces New Franchise Deals in Dallas-Fort Worth and and Northern California

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with a cult following and more than 540 locations across 17 countries, announced two franchise deals that continue the brand’s momentum as it now has nearly 100 units under commitment. The first deal is with the Dallas-Fort Worth-based franchise group PhilX Hospitality, a group of […]

Pepper Lunch Looks to Continue Momentum from High-Performing 2024

Pepper Lunch, a one-of-a-kind Japanese fast-casual concept with more than 540 locations across 17 countries, is continuing momentum generated from a banner 2024 year, thanks to increases across all sales and guest satisfaction metrics. In Q1 this year, the brand opened three new locations in Tampa Bay, Florida, Salt Lake City, and in Orange County, […]

Pepper Lunch to Enter Hawaii with Three Locations

Pepper Lunch, a one-of-a-kind Japanese fast-casual concept with more than 500 locations across 17 countries, is pleased to announce its official expansion into Hawaii. NIKU LLC, led by local entrepreneurs Sean and Nari Uezu—who also operate the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise in Hawaii—has signed three lease agreements to bring Pepper Lunch to the islands over the next year. The […]

Pepper Lunch Opens in Tampa

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with more than 530 locations in 17 countries, today announced the grand opening of its first location in the state of Florida. The restaurant will open March 7 in Pinellas Park at 4699 Park Blvd., near IHOP at the corner of Park Blvd. and 47th Street. Hours of operation are 11am until 10pm, seven […]

Pepper Lunch Signs New Deal to Grow in Oregon

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with more than 500 locations in 17 countries, today announced it has signed a new development agreement that will bring Pepper Lunch to Oregon. The deal is with Peter T. Ng, local developer and owner of Seventh and Monroe LLC, and includes five locations across […]

Pepper Lunch Signs Deal to Bring Five Stores to North San Diego

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with more than 500 locations in 15 countries, announced it has signed an agreement to bring five Pepper Lunch restaurants to North San Diego, partnering with local businessowners and entrepreneurs in the venture. The deal is for five Pepper Lunch restaurants in the coming years […]

Pepper Lunch Names Mark Bailey COO

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with more than 500 locations in 15 countries, has announced it has tapped industry veteran Mark Bailey as its Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Mark had been supporting Pepper Lunch in a consultant capacity, but with the company’s aggressive growth trajectory, and multiple recent major market franchisee […]

Pepper Lunch Announces Deal with Tractor Beverage Company

Pepper Lunch, the innovative fast-casual dining concept with a global presence of over 500 locations across 15 countries, is taking its menu to new heights through a strategic collaboration with Tractor Beverage Company, the first and only Certified Organic, Non-GMO beverage company dedicated to food service. The partnership, announced today, supports Pepper Lunch’s continued focus on […]

Pepper Lunch Partners with Revel Systems

Pepper Lunch, the Japan-born experiential fast-casual concept unlike any other, with more than 500 locations in 15 countries, announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Revel Systems; a move aimed at elevating guest experiences and streamlining operations as Pepper Lunch continues its expansion throughout North America. Revel Systems provides the market leading cloud point of sale […]