The company will be promoting its recycling-based sixth-industry model. Watami Corporation Limited has acquired an interest ...

Restaurant chain operator Watami Co. announced it has acquired the Japanese arm of U.S. sandwich chain Subway. Subway currently operates 178 outlets in Japan, but Watami plans to expand that ...

In contrast, fast-food outlets saw a 10.4% growth in 2023 and are now performing at a 20.1% higher rate than in 2019, highlighting a consumer shift towards takeout and delivery services.

Meanwhile, sales at fast food stores grew 10.4 percent last year, while also marking a 20.1 percent increase from its 2019 level, as demand shifted to takeout and delivery services. Responding to such ...

Watami says it plans to increase the number of Subway restaurants in Japan, mainly in commercial facilities and around train stations. Subway had more than 400 outlets across Japan 10 years ago ...

Responding to such trends, Watami is pursuing a diversification strategy in recent years, such as launching a chain of new barbeque restaurants and ramping up its food delivery business.