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Tag: Japanese D-I-Y teppan

Pepper Lunch to Open New Phoenix Location at Dove Valley on March 26; First 50 Guests Receive Free Signature Beef Pepper Rice

Pepper Lunch to Open New Phoenix Location at Dove Valley on March 26; First 50 Guests Receive Free Signature Beef Pepper Rice

Pepper Lunch expands its Arizona footprint with a new North Phoenix location featuring the brand's signature interactive DIY teppan dining…
March 19, 2026 · ·
Pepper Lunch Opens First Hawaii Restaurant; Honolulu Location One of Three Coming Soon to the Area

Pepper Lunch Opens First Hawaii Restaurant; Honolulu Location One of Three Coming Soon to the Area

Pepper Lunch, the famous Japanese experiential fast-casual concept, is celebrating the grand opening of its first Honolulu, Hawaii location on…
December 12, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Expands Menu with Entirely New Dessert Platform

Pepper Lunch Expands Menu with Entirely New Dessert Platform

Pepper Lunch introduces dessert to its U.S. menu for the first time, adding two indulgent options - a Flourless Chocolate…
October 8, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Sizzles into ASU with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant

Pepper Lunch Sizzles into ASU with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born fast-casual brand with 540+ locations worldwide, is opening its first Arizona restaurant at Arizona State University…
September 17, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Launches First Ever Nationwide Limited Time Offer; Surf & Turf

Pepper Lunch Launches First Ever Nationwide Limited Time Offer; Surf & Turf

Angus Steak Combines with Crispy Panko-Crusted Shrimp for a Craveable Combination
July 28, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Celebrates First Ever World Pepper Rice Day with Buy One, Get One Free on July 3

Pepper Lunch Celebrates First Ever World Pepper Rice Day with Buy One, Get One Free on July 3

More than 540 Locations Across the Globe Will Be Participating
June 25, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Continues Growth Trajectory with Dallas and Northern California Expansions

Pepper Lunch Continues Growth Trajectory with Dallas and Northern California Expansions

Brand Continues to Bring its Unique Fast Casual Experience to Major Markets Across the Country
June 5, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Earns Acclaim as a Fast Casual “Mover & Shaker” for Second Consecutive Year, Continuing Growth Trajectory

Pepper Lunch Earns Acclaim as a Fast Casual “Mover & Shaker” for Second Consecutive Year, Continuing Growth Trajectory

CEO Troy Hooper Again Honored Among Fast Casual's Top 25 Executives
May 23, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Builds on a Banner 2024 with Continued Momentum

Pepper Lunch Builds on a Banner 2024 with Continued Momentum

Brand's Average Unit Volume Increased 5.4% with 100% of Restaurants Seeing Same Store Sales Growth
April 21, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Coming Soon to Hawaii with Three Locations Set to Open in the Next 12 Months

Pepper Lunch Coming Soon to Hawaii with Three Locations Set to Open in the Next 12 Months

Local Residents Sean and Nari Uezu to Open the First Three of Ten Pepper Lunch Restaurants in Honolulu
March 21, 2025 · ·
Pepper Lunch Announces First-Year (13 Months) Franchising Results

Pepper Lunch Announces First-Year (13 Months) Franchising Results

Experiential Dining Concept Signs Deals for 50 New Locations Over the Next Five Years
October 30, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Announces 20-Store Deal with Carl L. Karcher Group

Pepper Lunch Announces 20-Store Deal with Carl L. Karcher Group

Iconic Franchise Group Adds Pepper Lunch to its Already Impressive Portfolio
October 9, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Signs Lease to Open at Arizona State University (ASU)

Pepper Lunch Signs Lease to Open at Arizona State University (ASU)

Brand joins Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Subway and More on Campus
September 3, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch’s Director of Franchise Sales Signs Five-Store Southern California Deal

Pepper Lunch’s Director of Franchise Sales Signs Five-Store Southern California Deal

Company Sales Lead and Former Halal Guys' Franchisee Goes "All In" with Five-Store Agreement
August 12, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Announces North San Diego Expansion

Pepper Lunch Announces North San Diego Expansion

Brand Continues Growth Momentum With Nearly 100 Restaurants in the Development Pipeline
August 6, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Announces Sizzling Menu Updates for an Enhanced Dining Experience

Pepper Lunch Announces Sizzling Menu Updates for an Enhanced Dining Experience

Brand Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Quality, Sustainability and Affordability
July 18, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Announces First Florida Restaurant to Open Soon

Pepper Lunch Announces First Florida Restaurant to Open Soon

Japan's iconic, DIY teppanyaki to bring sizzling dishes to Florida's West Coast in Pinellas Park
June 6, 2024 · ·
Q&A with Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch

Q&A with Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch

RestaurantNews.com checks in with Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, about the brand's success and future.
April 5, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Bolsters Executive Team with Leading Franchise Growth and Real Estate and Development Executives

Pepper Lunch Bolsters Executive Team with Leading Franchise Growth and Real Estate and Development Executives

Company Taps Industry Veterans for Vice President of Franchise Sales and Vice President of Real Estate and Development Roles
April 3, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Bolsters Executive Team to Keep Pace with Growth

Pepper Lunch Bolsters Executive Team to Keep Pace with Growth

Company Taps Industry Veteran for Chief Operations Officer Role
January 31, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Continues North America Rapid Growth Trajectory with Utah Multi-Unit Development Agreement

Pepper Lunch Continues North America Rapid Growth Trajectory with Utah Multi-Unit Development Agreement

Japan's iconic, DIY teppanyaki tracking to have 100 North America Locations open by 2026
January 17, 2024 · ·
Pepper Lunch Closes Out Year with Two Significant Multi-Unit Development Agreements

Pepper Lunch Closes Out Year with Two Significant Multi-Unit Development Agreements

Japan's iconic, DIY teppanyaki tracking to have 100 North America Locations Open by 2026
December 15, 2023 · ·
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