Recruitment of Franchise Owners for WithLink

We sincerely welcome each customer who visits our store and express our gratitude for each bowl of ramen.

2025.04.01
Notice of Renewal of Franchise Recruitment Page

May1992

Established Withlink Co., Ltd.
Apr2003

Grand opening of the first "BARI-UMA" brand store
Oct2003

Grand opening of the first franchise store of "BARI-UMA"
Dec2004

Grand opening of the first "Tori-no-Suke" brand store
Apr2009

Grand opening of the first "FU-UN-MARU" brand store
Dec2011

Established Withlink Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Nov2012

Grand opening of the first overseas store of the "BARI-UMA" brand
Apr2014

Grand opening of the first overseas franchise store of "BARI-UMA"
Apr2014

Winner of the Singapore TOP 25 PRESTIGE AWARD
Aug2014

Winner of the Singapore Food & Service Excellence Award
Apr2018

Joining the group of Yoshinoya Holdings
Aug2018

Grand opening of the first overseas store of the "FU-UN-MARU" brand
May2022

WithLink 30th anniversary
May2022

30th Anniversary of Establishment
2024

The first "BARI-UMA" store in Europe scheduled to open in Edinburgh, Scotland
The first overseas "Buchiton" store scheduled to open in Philippines

Headquarters
Hiroshima(Japan)

Start 2003

6countries with stores

75stores

High quality soup produced in Japan

We can export our high-quality Japanese-made soup anywhere in the world. Our soup factory is adjacent to pig farms and chicken farms, so we can make the high-quality soup using fresh ingredients every day. The founder visited ramen restaurants all over Japan and finally created this masterpiece by combining the distinctive flavors of each region. Our brand "Bari-Uma" has 42 stores in Japan and is very popular in every region. Since opening our restaurant in Singapore 10 years ago, we have been successful in many countries as well. The key to its success is that the soup can be stored at room temperature for one year, so there is no need to worry about running out of stock, and transportation cost is low, resulting in excellent cost performance. Furthermore, since there is no need to cook soup at the store, not only ensuring stable quality but also significantly reducing labor and utility costs, and it is possible to maintain a sanitary kitchen.
Inimitable original noodle

The taste of ramen depends on the noodle, as well as the soup. Our noodle is made by ourselves using the Noodle Making Machine installed in the store. Your staff will be able to make the highest quality noodles with just 3 days of training. Our ramen chef carefully select flour that is distributed in the area where you open your restaurant, and create original recipes only for you taking into consideration the local water quality. Therefore, competitors can never copy to make our original noodle. In area where labor cost is high, profitability can be significantly improved by opening multiple stores, installing a central kitchen, and delivering noodles to each store.
Flexible and speedy support

When your restaurant opens, our Japanese ramen chefs will stay for two weeks for training and support, enabling you to provide authentic Japanese quality ramen and service to your customers. This gives the impression that your restaurant is a Japanese brand. Even after opening, we will periodically dispatch our supervisor from Japan to advice a quality stability and profitability. Once you have selected a manager from your team who can be entrusted with your business, we recommend sending the manager for training in Japan. The training cost will be borne by the franchisor.
Since opening our restaurant in Singapore 10 years ago, we have developed over 100 menus depending on the country in which we open our store. Our franchisees can refer to recipes that have been popular in other countries in the past. We can also create original menus for you, together with our product development team.
In addition, we do have experience in developing more than 200 stores in Japan and overseas, and are able to design stores of various sizes and locations, such as stand-alone on the street, in shopping malls, in food courts, and in airports.
We also propose that a top management meeting be held once every three months. It can be maximizing business potential by making quick and timely decisions.

2,717

stores
worldwide

Japan
- Beef Bowl
  
  1,225Stores
- Udon
  
  419Stores
- Ramen
  
  42Stores
USA
- Beef Bowl
  
  100Stores
China
- Beef Bowl
  
  586Stores
- Ramen
  
  1Stores
Taiwan
- Beef Bowl
  
  57Stores
HongKong
- Beef Bowl
  
  54Stores
- Ramen
  
  5Stores
Philippines
- Beef Bowl
  
  9Stores
- Ramen
  
  6Stores
Indonesia
- Beef Bowl
  
  153Stores
- Ramen
  
  8Stores
Australia
- Ramen
  
  2Stores
Mongolian State
- Beef Bowl
  
  3Stores
Thailand
- Beef Bowl
  
  26Stores
Cambodia
- Beef Bowl
  
  2Stores
Vietnam
- Beef Bowl
  
  1Stores
Singapore
- Beef Bowl
  
  12Stores
- Ramen
  
  2Stores
Malaysia
- Ramen
  
  4Stores

※The numbers are as of 1st March 2024

Let's definitely open group stores of
Yoshinoya HD, which operates over
1,000 stores worldwide.

Expansion plans underway for Europe
and South America.

01

6 months before opening

6months before opening Consultation Session Franchise Contract
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5 months before opening

5months before opening Property Contract Business Plan
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4 months before opening

4months before opening Store Design Ordering Kitchen Equipment
04

3 months before opening

3months before opening Store Construction Store Manager Training
05

2 months before opening

2months before opening Store Construction Staff Recruitment
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1 months before opening

1month before opening Opening Preparation Staff Training
07

Grand Opening

Grand Opening It's finally the grand opening! Our dedicated supervisors will provide opening support at the store before and after opening.

※We have achieved openings in as little as 3 months.

What is the initial investment cost?

As an investment example in Singapore, the cost of opening a store was approximately US$300 ,000 (42,000,000 yen), including basic construction costs, cooking utensils, furniture, kitchen tools, and a noodle-making machine, etc. However, the cost of opening a store varies significantly depending on the country where you open a store, so it should be calculated on a case-by-case basis.
What kind of location are suitable for opening a store?

We have experience in opening in various countries and areas, including food courts and roadside stores.
Please feel free to consult with us.
Where do you have stores located?

We currently have stores in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Australia and the Philippines. Further openings are planned in North America and Europe. (as of January 2024)
What is your Ramen soup？ What other dishes do you offer besides ramen?

We have a variety of Ramen. In addition to our signature Pork-based TONKOTSU soup, Chicken-based soup and Vegan soup are available if you require. Dishes other than ramen such as Gyoza, Kara-age Chicken, sizzling Fried Rice, and Yakitori are also very popular. It has a reputation for being a restaurant where our customers can casually enjoy delicious & traditional Japanese food.
Do you offer Halal options?

While our menu is not halal certified, we have developed a chicken-based broth that does not contain pork, and it has received high praise from our customers.
What size of space is required for a store?

60 to 150 square meters with seating capacity of around 30 to 50 seats is ideal.
Based on our extensive experience, we will design the appropriate layout for each property.
What is the cost percentage for a bowl of ramen?

Just for example, our ramen in Singapore has a gross profit margin of 71%. However, it's worth noting that ingredient costs may vary by country.
What kind of ingredients are sourced and from where?

We deliver original soups and sauces from Japan to your store. Other ingredients are sourced locally which must meet our standards.
How long does it take to open a store?

A general schedule is to open the store approximately six months after signing the franchise agreement. It depends on whether the property has been decided or not.
What does the menu look like, and where is it created?

The menu is created at our headquarters. we are attuned to the preferences of customers , changes in trends, and adapt the menu accordingly for each country and region.
What kind of training programs is available?

After hiring a store manager, they will undergo 28 days of training at our direct management store in Singapore. Following that, our supervisor from Japan will be dispatched to the first store in your country and provide further training as part of opening support and technical skill guidance for 15 days before and after opening.