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Buy a RAKKAN Ramen Franchise

RAKKAN Ramen is a Japanese quick-service restaurant franchise built around ramen made with a 100% plant-based broth. The concept began as a four-seat shop in Tokyo’s Nishiazabu district in 2011 under founder and chef Ryohei Ito, entered the US market in 2017, and began franchising in 2019. Beyond its signature vegan-friendly broth, the menu spans conventional ramen, appetizers, sushi, and rice bowls, serving vegan, health-conscious, and traditional ramen customers alike.

The broth is the operational core of the model. Made from fermented seasonings rather than pork or chicken bones, it cooks in about an hour rather than the long simmer most ramen requires, which the company links to simpler kitchens, lighter ventilation, and less reliance on veteran chefs. RAKKAN reports its broth carries roughly 40% fewer calories than typical tonkotsu ramen.

The brand operates company and franchised restaurants across the US and Canada, run from a Los Angeles headquarters under RAKKAN USA Inc. It is authorized to franchise in the US and Canada and accepts both single- and multi-unit operators, with wider growth targeted across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Why buy a RAKKAN Ramen Franchise?

RAKKAN Ramen sits at the intersection of two durable consumer pulls: the broad popularity of ramen and steady demand for healthier, plant-forward dining. For a buyer, that combination widens the potential customer base beyond ramen purists to vegan, vegetarian, and calorie-conscious diners, including families and older guests a heavier tonkotsu menu can exclude.

The plant-based broth is also a margin story. Because it skips animal bones, it cooks in roughly an hour and can be prepared consistently without specialist chefs, which the franchisor ties to lower ingredient costs, lighter kitchen requirements, and reduced labor reliance. The brand also carries credibility from Japan, including a TABELOG Best Ramen award and Hyakumeiten top-100 recognition, supporting its authenticity in a crowded category.

RAKKAN Ramen Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2011

    • Franchising Since

      2019

    • New Startup Cost

      $379,500 – $865,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $20,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      15

    • New Units Opened *

      1

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $949,925

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

RAKKAN Ramen – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    RAKKAN structures initial training as a roughly 15-day program covering food prep, hiring, marketing, and operations, with about 14 hours of classroom instruction and 81 hours of on-the-job training. Owners receive operating manuals, brand guidelines, and standardized recipes, plus access to proprietary software. HQ staff provide ongoing aftercare and continually develop seasonal and limited-edition menus and marketing plans for the network. Resale buyers should confirm with RAKKAN what initial training and system access transfer to incoming owners and which existing staff are already trained.

  2. Ideal Owner

    RAKKAN suits hands-on, operations-led owners who want to be present in the restaurant rather than absentee investors, as the brand does not permit absentee ownership. No prior restaurant experience is required, since the plant-based broth and simplified menu are built to run consistently without veteran chefs, but candidates should be comfortable managing kitchen and front-of-house staff, holding service standards, and engaging the local community. An interest in health-focused, authentic Japanese food helps owners represent the concept credibly.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    RAKKAN Ramen is ranked #441 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 and placed #109 among its Top Food Franchises in 2025. The brand also carries recognition from its Japanese roots, including a TABELOG Best Ramen award and selection among Hyakumeiten's top 100 ramen restaurants in Japan. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's reputation, including local reviews, repeat customers, and community visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    RAKKAN sits in two overlapping US trends: the steady popularity of ramen and fast-casual Asian dining, and rising demand for plant-based options. The US plant-based food market was valued near $10.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at roughly a 12% annual rate over the next decade, reflecting broad consumer interest in vegan and health-conscious eating. A menu that serves both ramen traditionalists and plant-forward diners gives resale buyers a wider local audience, though demand still depends heavily on each unit's location and foot traffic.

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