Buchiton Ramen House may have new stores in the Philippines in the next two years as the Japanese ramen restaurant chain’s local franchisee targets 23 more branches this year until 2026 as part of the company’s multi-hundred-million-peso expansion plan in the country. Contributed photo
MANILA, Philippines — The local franchisee of Japanese ramen restaurant chain Buchiton Ramen House is planning to open 23 new stores in the Philippines this year until 2026 as part of the company’s multi-hundred-million-peso expansion plan in the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, the DMG Holdings Inc. said it will invest at least P200 million until 2026 to establish the new store branches, which are seen to generate new jobs and franchise opportunities.
“Buchiton targets to open three outlets this year, 10 by 2025 and 10 by 2026,” DMG Holdings Inc. chief operating officer Matthew Ablis said in a statement.
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Ablis said that aside from Buchiton’s first Philippine outlet at SM San Lazaro, the company would open two more stores this year at SM Cebu-Consolacion and SM East Ortigas Mall.
DMG Holdings Inc. would be investing between P7 million and P9 million to open one store, according to Ablis.
Buchiton opened its first store in the Philippines last August 1 at the SM San Lazaro in Manila.
Buchiton has been making ramen in Japan for over 20 years and is known for its use of genuine ingredients and traditional recipes.
The Manila store will offer the brand’s signature ramen broth, imported directly from Japan, as well as popular Hiroshima side dishes like gyoza and karage.
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The company is positioning Buchiton to become a favorite dining destination for Filipino families and friends looking to indulge in a true ramen experience.
“Buchiton was created with a deep respect for traditional recipes and a passion for delivering exceptional taste. We are excited to bring the rich flavors of authentic Japanese ramen to Filipino food enthusiasts,” DMG Holdings Inc. chief executive officer Nelson del Mundo said in a statement.
“Filipinos have developed a strong affinity for ramen over the years, and Buchiton is eager to satisfy this growing demand with its reasonably priced yet flavor-packed offerings,” he added.
DMG Holdings Inc. operates 29 restaurant outlets in the Philippines spanning a number of major brands.
It owns and operates seven Mesa restaurants, seven Hayashi restaurants, nine Old Town Malaysian Cuisine stores, four Vari Uma Japanese Cuisine stores, and the recently opened Buchiton Ramen House branch.