Genki Sushi LTD. is proud to announce that later this week, Toshiyuki Katoh, President and CEO of Genki USA, will meet with Tomoharu Shono, President and CEO of the popular Japanese ramen brand, Mensho Inc. The meeting will discuss the new partnership between Genki and Mensho in the form of a franchise agreement for a new ramen shop in Hawaii, projected to open in 2024.
MENSHO, a seven-time Michelin-starred restaurant, has built a strong reputation in the U.S. for serving high-quality, premium ramen since opening its first mainland location in San Francisco in 2016. Today, the company has garnered the support of the public, winning accolades such as first place in the TRY Ramen Awards category, first place in the Ramen Walker nationwide, and first place in the Shinjuku JG Ramen GP. It has also successfully expanded internationally, with locations throughout the United States, as well as in Thailand, India, China, and Australia.
GENKI, a subsidiary of Japan’s Genki Sushi Co., Ltd., has been a sushi restaurant in Hawaii since 1993, with a mission to serve traditional sushi while utilizing modern technology via revolving conveyor belts. Genki’s dedication to freshness, Japanese culture, and the principle of “customer first” has made it a favorite among local residents. With 12 current locations in Hawaii, the franchise recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in the islands.
Both MENSHO and GENKI share a common mission of promoting Japanese culinary culture and bringing the appeal of Japanese cuisine to the world. By combining their expertise in the sushi and ramen industries, both companies view this partnership as a remarkable opportunity to promote the delights of Japanese cuisine on a global scale with new, irresistible flavors.
The first Mensho restaurant in Hawaii will be located in Honolulu and is projected to open in mid-2024. Through this new ramen venture with MENSHO, GENKI will further its global mission of “bringing the appeal of Japanese cuisine to the world.”