Notice of Seminar '2026 Edition: The Frontline of Ramen Management'

Strike Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuya Kaneda), an M&A brokerage firm, will host a free online seminar titled '2026 Edition: The Frontline of Ramen Management' on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for ramen industry professionals and restaurant owners.

### 2026 Edition: The Frontline of Ramen Management

The ramen industry is characterized by a rapid pace of change, not only in ingredients and flavor trends but also in management techniques, marketing, and customer service styles. In this seminar, we have invited Hiroshi Osaki, who eats about 750 bowls of ramen annually and continues industry analysis as Chairman of Ramen Data Bank, and Hiroshi Yamaguchi, the founder of 'Ramen Yamaguchi,' which has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand and Tabelog's Top 100 Shops. They will discuss the latest trends and strategies for growth.

**Part 1:** Hiroshi Osaki will explain the 'now' of ramen management, covering everything from trends in ingredients and flavors to menu development, customer attraction, branding, and customer service ingenuity.

**Part 2:** Hiroshi Yamaguchi will share his real-life experiences with initiatives for store growth and improving customer value, as well as why he chose M&A as a path for growth.

#### Recommended For: - Those who want to incorporate the latest trends into their ramen/restaurant management. - Those facing challenges with multi-store expansion or business growth. - Those struggling with the balance between being a chef and a manager.

#### Seminar Overview - **Name:** 2026 Edition: The Frontline of Ramen Management - **Date & Time:** Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 15:00–16:30 - **Method:** Web Live Stream (Online) - **Fee:** Free - **Target:** Restaurant industry professionals - **Deadline:** Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Noon

#### Speakers - **Part 1: Latest Trends in Ramen Management** Hiroshi Osaki, Chairman of Ramen Data Bank Co., Ltd. A founder of the Japan Ramen Association. Chairperson of the Tokyo Ramen Festa Executive Committee. Founded Ramen Data Bank in 2005. Known as the man who has eaten the most ramen in Japan (approx. 30,500 bowls as of April 2026). - **Part 2: M&A Chosen for Growth** Hiroshi Yamaguchi, CEO of Ra Innovation Co., Ltd., Founder of Ramen Yamaguchi. Opened 'Ramen Yamaguchi' in Takadanobaba in 2013 after winning a contest. Selected for Michelin Bib Gourmand. Executed M&A with Hikarich Associates in 2021 to aim for further growth.

#### Organizer Strike Co., Ltd. (URL: https://www.strike.co.jp) Business: M&A Brokerage