RAKKAN Ramen is a Japanese-inspired fast-causal brand based in Los Angeles and Tokyo. Customers can appreciate that the brand's broth is 100% plant-based and there are no chicken or pork bones within its stock. The brand has a diverse menu of healthy options, and the options contain 40% less calories than typical tonkotsu ramen. There are several benefits to using 100% plant-based broth. For example, it lowers the costs of ingredients and overall investment due to the fact that you don't have to sanitize the food. Additionally, the broth can be made by chefs that are experts or beginners. Franchisees benefit from great support and training. In terms of support and training, you can expect a 15-day initial training program that discusses everything you need to know about the business. This includes food prep, hiring, marketing and advertising, and more. RAKKAN also provides full support services for market research, site research, and other site selections through its partner agency.
The brand was established by Ryohei Ito, a passionate chef who went to culinary school. His father was a chef, as well. After traveling around the world, Ito decided to focus on ramen. He opened the first RAKKAN restaurant in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. After trial and error, he got his broth just right. He considered living in Hawaii and Europe, but decided on Los Angeles for his second location. The brand has opened franchise locations in Georgia, Colorado and Texas. RAKKAN's vision of using plant-based ingredients sets it apart from the competition. The brand's speciality is its fermented seasoning.