Franchise a Global Favorite with Nippon Curry

Lead the Next Big Comfort Food Craze

Are you looking for a franchise opportunity with massive growth potential, minimal competition, and an award-winning brand behind you?

Nippon Curry is leading the charge to make authentic Japanese curry the next big comfort food craze in the U.S. — just like ramen. As the proud winner of the prestigious Kanda Curry Grand Prix Festival in Tokyo and recognized as the Best Traditional Dish in the World by Taste Atlas, we’ve proven ourselves as the global gold standard for Japanese curry.

Japanese curry is beloved for its slightly sweet, lightly spiced flavor, hearty toppings, and universal appeal — easy to enjoy for kids, families, and food lovers of all kinds. With over 90 successful locations in Japan and new U.S. locations already thriving in San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose, Nippon Curry is perfectly positioned for explosive nationwide growth.

As a Nippon Curry franchise owner, you’ll benefit from:

• A category-leading, award-winning brand
• Low startup costs with strong potential ROI
• A mission-driven culture focused on quality, customer happiness, and community respect

Join the movement to make Japanese curry America’s next favorite comfort food. Start your Nippon Curry journey today — and build lasting success with a brand made for the future.

Why Invest in a Nippon Curry Franchise?

Nippon Curry is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning, high-demand concept with low competition and high profitability potential.

With a proven model, simple operations, and strong brand power, this is your chance to build a thriving business with confidence.

Key Advantages:

• Minimal Competition: Japanese curry is an underrepresented category in most markets, giving you a powerful first-mover advantage.
• World-Class Brand Power: With over 90 locations in Japan and multiple “Best in Japan” awards, Nippon Curry is the global gold standard for Japanese curry.
• Streamlined, Efficient Operations: Our easy-to-replicate system ensures consistency, simplicity, and scalability.
• Low Waste, High Efficiency: Our menu design and production methods result in almost zero food waste—saving you money and boosting margins.
• Affordable Startup, Powerful Profit Potential: Reasonable overhead and strong demand create a financially sound, high-growth opportunity.

Is Nippon Curry Right for You?

Nippon Curry isn’t just about serving amazing food — it’s about creating a place people love to visit. We’re looking for franchise owners who bring the energy, passion, and leadership needed to build a loyal fanbase and a thriving business.

Our Ideal Franchisees:

• People Magnets: Outgoing, approachable, and committed to outstanding guest experiences
• Proven Leaders: 3+ years of management experience (restaurant background a plus!)
• Operational Rockstars: Skilled at managing staff, scheduling, inventory, and keeping operations running smoothly
• Community Builders: Dedicated to building a fun, family-friendly, reputation-boosting atmosphere

Training & Support to Set You Up for Success

At Nippon Curry, we’re committed to giving our franchisees every advantage from day one. Here’s how we support you at every step:

• Comprehensive Training: Our two-phase training program is designed to get you up and running quickly and confidently. From day-to-day operations to delivering an unforgettable guest experience, we’ll equip you with everything you need to succeed.
• Operational Support: You’ll receive hands-on support in all areas critical to your business—operations, maintenance, customer service, product ordering, pricing strategies, and administrative best practices.
• Marketing Support: We’ll provide ready-to-go marketing materials, local consumer marketing plans, and brand-driven advertising strategies to help you build buzz and drive traffic from day one.
• Ongoing Research and Development: Our team is always innovating. We’ll continually research new operational efficiencies, purchasing opportunities, and promotional strategies to help boost your unit-level profitability and keep your business ahead of the curve.

Your Opportunity to Lead the Curry Craze Starts Now

Bring award-winning flavor and global prestige to your community. Partner with Nippon Curry — and start building your future, one delicious plate at a time.

To get started, fill out the franchise form.