Japan's Yoshinoya to bulk up on ramen, buying regional chains: exec

Beef bowl operator branches out as industry struggles with rising costs

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Yoshinoya Holdings is making inroads into ramen, with brands like Ramen Bari-Uma and Setagaya. (Photo by Nikkei)

HIDEKI SHINOHARA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Known for its namesake gyudon beef bowl chain, Yoshinoya Holdings is planning to acquire more regional ramen shops in Japan to develop a new pillar of growth, Managing Director Norihiro Ozawa told Nikkei in a recent interview.

Edited excerpts from the interview follow.

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