Japanese restaurant operator AP heads to Hawaii
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Japanese restaurant operator AP Co is heading to Hawaii, planning to open its first outlets in January.
AP owns more than 200 restaurants in Japan, Singapore and California and plans to take its Tsukada Nojo and Sushi Maru brands to Waikiki, in the heart of Honolulu’s tourist area.
The two eateries are an izakaya-style concept, serving small dishes and liquor, and a sushi restaurant, respectively.
AP entered the restaurant business to create an outlet for produce from its farms and fisheries.
“They are pursuing the same concept here by working with local farmers now in preparation for their opening next year,” a real estate source told Pacific Business News in an interview.
The company is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific restaurant brands is AP Co introducing to Hawaii?
Which specific restaurant brands is AP Co introducing to Hawaii?
AP Co is planning to open its Tsukada Nojo and Sushi Maru restaurant brands in Waikiki, located within Honolulu's main tourist area. These will be their first outlets in Hawaii.
Q.What is the primary concept or purpose behind AP Co's restaurant business operations?
What is the primary concept or purpose behind AP Co's restaurant business operations?
AP Co initially entered the restaurant business to create a direct outlet for the produce sourced from its own farms and fisheries. This integrated approach connects their supply chain to their dining establishments.
Q.How is AP Co planning to adapt its core concept for its new operations in Hawaii?
How is AP Co planning to adapt its core concept for its new operations in Hawaii?
The company intends to replicate its concept of sourcing produce directly, by working with local farmers in Hawaii. This preparation is underway in anticipation of their planned opening next year.
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