What ATOM does

ATOM Co., Ltd. (アトム株式会社) is a privately-held Japanese diversified food company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Fukuoka, operating across five business segments: meat (proprietary Washugyu brand, a Tajima wagyu × Black Angus crossbreed raised in the US), food processing, food machinery (Rapid Freezer operating at -50°C and computer-controlled Chop Cutter with 1/100mm precision), restaurant operations (Anzu tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, Anzu Cafe, PIZZA PAZZA, Yakiniku Bante Juban, Nihon Saisei Sakaba), and related businesses (Tokoton Farm for vegetables and rice). The company owns and operates restaurants domestically and internationally while simultaneously supplying Japanese-quality food ingredients and processing technology to other restaurant operators expanding abroad, effectively running a B2B platform alongside its consumer-facing brands. Geographic footprint spans Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, the United States, and Spain, supported by wholly-owned subsidiaries including ATOM TAIWAN, ATOM FOOD INTERNATIONAL, ATOM INTERNATIONAL THAI, ATM INTERNATIONAL USA, SUPER PRIME BEEF INC, and ATM international Europe.

The company has built a vertically-integrated value chain spanning Tokoton Farm (agricultural production in Fukutsu, Fukuoka), SUPER PRIME BEEF INC feedlots (Kennewick WA and Lexington OR), proprietary food processing technology manufactured in-house, factory-direct retail stores (5 locations in Fukuoka Prefecture), and restaurant operations across multiple countries. The proprietary Washugyu/SPB beef brand is positioned to deliver wagyu-grade quality at accessible price points by leveraging US production economics, while HACCP certification underpins food safety positioning across all operating segments.

ATOM's business model combines five revenue streams: company-owned and franchised restaurant operations under the Anzu brand, B2B food ingredient supply to international restaurant operators, Washugyu/SPB beef sales, food machinery sales (Rapid Freezer and Chop Cutter), and direct-to-consumer factory retail through 'Meat Factory Direct Sales' stores. The company is led by Representative Director Chairman Hanada Toshiaki (花田利喜), received investment from the Cool Japan Fund in 2017 to support international expansion, and was selected in October 2025 for a ¥4.24 billion METI subsidy for new factory construction tied to a 5.81% employee wage increase, signaling a 'mid-tier company' scale per Japanese government classification.

Name

ATOM

Legal name

アーム株式会社 (ATOM Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://e-atm.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ATOM Co., Ltd. is a privately-held Japanese diversified food conglomerate operating Anzu-brand restaurants, Washugyu beef production, proprietary food processing equipment, and Japanese ingredient supply across Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, the US, and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Manufacturing & Restaurant Operations

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Meat Retailers (445240)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Meat Packing Plants (2011), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepared Meat & Seafood Entrées with Sides (Complete Meals) (AFANAFAI), Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs) (AFAKALAE)

Keywords

• Meat processing products
• Food processing machinery
• Restaurant chain operations
• Premium beef production
• Food ingredient supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Operations (外食事業): Revenue from company-owned and operated restaurants including tonkatsu (Anzu), shabu-shabu, yakiniku, pizza, and cafe concepts under the Anzu brand. Operates both directly operated stores and franchise (FC) stores.
2. Food Ingredient Supply: B2B supply of safe, high-quality Japanese food ingredients to restaurant operators and food service businesses expanding internationally, particularly in Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and other Asian markets.
3. Meat Products (和州牛): Sale of Washugyu brand beef - a hybrid of Japanese Tajima wagyu and American Black Angus cattle, raised in the US and marketed as Made-in-Japan quality at accessible prices.
4. Food Machinery Sales: Sale and distribution of food processing equipment including Rapid Freezer and Chop Cutter machines to meat, seafood, and food processing industries domestically and internationally.
5. Direct Retail (工場直売所): Factory-direct meat shop sales to consumers, with 5 stores in Fukuoka Prefecture as of 2026. Also includes e-commerce sales through the Anzu brand online store.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ATOM Co., Ltd. is a vertically integrated Japanese food company operating five business segments: meat business (Washugyu branded beef), food processing, food machinery (Rapid Freezer and Chop Cutter), restaurant operations (Anzu tonkatsu, shabu-shabu, yakiniku, pizza, cafe brands), and related businesses. The company sources from its own agricultural cooperative (Tokoton Farm) and distributes through company-owned restaurants, factory-direct meat shops, B2B ingredient supply to overseas Japanese restaurants, e-commerce, and franchise stores across Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, USA, and Europe.

Product overview

ATOM Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food company operating a diversified business portfolio across five segments: meat business, food processing, food machinery, restaurant operations, and related businesses. The company operates restaurant brands including 和心とんかつあんず (tonkatsu chain with international presence in Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, and Malaysia), しゃぶしゃぶあんず畑から (shabu-shabu), あんずカフェ (cafe), PIZZA PAZZA (pizza), 焼肉 番手十番 (premium yakiniku), and 日本再生酒場 (regional cuisine). The company also produces SPB (Super Prime Beef), a proprietary brand of Wagyu-quality beef raised in the USA by crossing Tajima cattle with Black Angus. In food machinery, ATOM manufactures and sells the Rapid Freezer (ultra-fast freezing equipment at -50°C) and Chop Cutter (high-precision automatic meat slicer). The company operates its own agricultural cooperative (とことんファーム) supplying fresh produce to restaurants and conducts overseas expansion through subsidiaries in the USA, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 和州牛 (Washugyu): Proprietary brand beef produced in the United States, crossbreeding Japanese Tajima wagyu with American Black Angus cattle, raised on grain-based feed similar to Japan for beef quality approaching wagyu
• SPB (Super Prime Beef)
• 農事組合法人とことんファーム

Products and services

• Washinwa Tonkatsu Anzu (和心とんかつあんず) Tonkatsu restaurant chain operating primarily in Fukuoka and Tokyo, with overseas expansion to Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, and Malaysia. Uses premium pork (Jōshū Pork from Gunma Prefecture, Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork), vegetables, and rice from company-owned farms.
• Shabu-shabu Anzu Batake kara (しゃぶしゃぶあんず畑から) Shabu-shabu restaurant brand offering hot pot dining experience using quality ingredients.
• Anzu Cafe (あんずカフェ) Cafe brand operated by the company, located in Fukuoka.
• PIZZA PAZZA (ピッツア・パッツァ) Pizza restaurant brand operated by the company in Fukuoka.
• Yakiniku Bante Juban (焼肉 番手十番) Premium yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant featuring Miyazaki beef (A5 grade, ranks 10-12). Japanese beef cuisine restaurant with breakfast and dinner menus.
• Nihon Saisei Sakaba (日本再生酒場) Japanese regional cuisine restaurant brand featuring revival concept of local Japanese food culture.
• Rapid Freezer (ラピッドフリーザー) Ultra-fast freezing equipment that freezes food at minus 50°C using rapid freezing liquid. Maintains freshness and quality of various food products including meat, seafood, and processed foods. Features short freezing time, food-appropriate brine solution, energy efficiency, and space-saving design.
• Chop Cutter (チョップカッター) High-speed automatic chop cutter that uses computer control to precisely cut fresh or frozen meat (0.5mm to 30mm thickness, up to 300 slices per minute). Features German-made premium blades and proprietary catch holder system with 1/100mm precision control. Touch-open design for easy cleaning and safety circuits preventing malfunction.
• SPB / Washugyu (和州牛) Premium Beef Premium beef brand produced in the United States. Washū Gyū is a crossbreed of Japanese Tajima cattle and American Black Angus cattle, raised on grain-based feed in the US to deliver Wagyu-quality beef at lower costs. Supplied to high-end restaurants in major US cities and used in ATOM restaurant operations.
• Meat Factory Direct Sales (お肉の工場直売所) Direct meat sales stores offering factory-fresh meat products directly to consumers at competitive prices. Multiple locations in Fukuoka Prefecture, with the Chikushino store being the 5th location.
• Food Ingredient Supply (B2B) B2B supply of safe, high-quality Japanese food ingredients to restaurant operators and food service businesses expanding internationally, particularly in Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and other Asian markets.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• S Foods Inc. Japanese listed meat processor (TYO:2292) producing ham, sausage, and processed meats, and operating restaurant brands. Highly comparable to ATOM's meat processing + restaurant dual model.
• Starzen Co., Ltd. Japanese meat trading and processing company (TYO:8041) handling fresh and processed meats with international supply operations. Comparable meat trading and import/distribution model to ATOM's B2B ingredient supply.
• Yonekyu Corporation: Japanese meat products manufacturer (TYO:2290) producing processed meats, fresh meats, and restaurant food service supplies. Direct meat-processing peer to ATOM's Washugyu and processed meat operations.
• Prima Meat Packers: Major Japanese meat processing company (TYO:2281) producing ham, sausages, and processed meats for retail and foodservice. Comparable scale and meat-product orientation to ATOM's meat business.
• Katsuya Co., Ltd. Japan's largest tonkatsu chain, a Zensho Holdings subsidiary. Most direct competitor in tonkatsu restaurant category, with much larger scale and franchise model.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Ham Holdings: One of Japan's largest meat and food processors (TYO:2282) with full vertical integration from livestock to processed foods and sports nutrition. Comparable broad protein and food value chain, much larger scale.
• Zensho Holdings: Japan's largest restaurant holding company (TYO:7550) operating Sukiya, Coco's, and other chains with in-house food supply chain. Comparable vertically integrated food + restaurant business, but at much larger scale.
• MAYEKAWA Mfg. Co., Ltd. Japanese industrial refrigeration and food processing equipment manufacturer. Comparable food machinery business to ATOM's Rapid Freezer and Chop Cutter product line, with much broader industrial focus.

Emerging players

• Ichiran Co., Ltd. Japanese tonkotsu ramen chain with strong global expansion (Asia, US). Comparable Japanese-cuisine-internationalization strategy, though in a different menu category than ATOM's tonkatsu/yakiniku.
• Pepper Lunch Co., Ltd. Japanese DIY steak restaurant chain with extensive international footprint (Asia, US). Comparable Japanese restaurant brand internationalization strategy, though in fast-casual beef format.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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