What JINYA Ramen Bar does

JINYA Ramen Bar is a Japanese ramen restaurant chain operated by JINYA Holdings, Inc., a privately held corporation headquartered in the Los Angeles area. Founded in 2010 (per company history), the chain operates 80+ locations across the United States and Canada, with units spanning coast to coast plus Canadian outposts in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Langley. The company's flagship product is customizable ramen built on broths simmered for 20 hours in-house, paired with handcrafted noodles and complemented by small plates, a full Japanese-inspired bar program (cocktails, sake, Japanese beer, wine), and rotating Chef's Specials. Notable menu prices range from approximately $19-$24 per ramen bowl, with small plates priced $4.50-$16.60 and beverages from $4-$65. The portfolio extends across multiple sub-brands including JINYA Express (quick-service), Robata JINYA (robatayaki grilled skewers), Bushi by JINYA (sushi), Saijo Hand Roll & Kushivaki, Mikan Bakery, and JINYA West Hollywood.

The company's technology footprint is limited to standard restaurant operations tooling: a proprietary online ordering platform at orderjinya.com, the JINYA Rewards mobile loyalty application, third-party delivery partnerships (UberEats, Postmates), and a gift card platform via MyGuestAccount. There is no evidence of proprietary technology beyond standard POS and ordering infrastructure.

JINYA makes money primarily through dine-in restaurant sales, with secondary revenue from alcohol sales, delivery/takeout, gift card sales, and franchise development fees. The go-to-market is predominantly franchise-driven, with regional rights holders (e.g., former NFL player Jaylon Smith for Indiana/Illinois) developing multi-unit territories. The core customer is the general consumer seeking contemporary Japanese dining for social occasions; a secondary B2B-facing segment consists of franchise investors purchasing regional development rights. Customer-facing revenue is highly fragmented across 80+ locations serving end-consumers, with no disclosed enterprise customer dependencies.

Name

JINYA Ramen Bar

Legal name

JINYA Holdings, Inc.

Website

https://jinyaramenbar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

JINYA Ramen Bar is a privately held Japanese ramen restaurant chain with 80+ franchised and company-owned locations across the US and Canada, serving general consumers seeking slow-cooked, customizable ramen and Japanese small plates in a contemporary dining setting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Restaurant Sales: Revenue from customers dining in at JINYA Ramen Bar locations, including ramen bowls, small plates, and full bar sales
2. Alcohol Sales: Full bar featuring Japanese-inspired cocktails, sake, Japanese beer, and craft cocktails complementing the food menu
3. Delivery and Takeout: Third-party delivery partnerships with UberEats and Postmates, plus proprietary online ordering through orderjinya.com
4. Gift Cards: Physical and e-gift cards sold to consumers, with promotional offers such as $20 bonus on $100 purchases
5. Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchise development agreements with regional operators who pay fees to open JINYA locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JINYA Ramen Bar operates a Japanese ramen restaurant chain under JINYA Holdings, Inc., serving slow-cooked ramen with broths simmered for 20 hours, handcrafted noodles, small plates, craft cocktails, and rotating Chef's Specials. The chain runs 80+ franchised and company-owned locations across the United States and Canada, supported by a multi-brand portfolio that includes JINYA Express, Robata JINYA, Bushi by JINYA, Saijo Hand Roll & Kushivaki, Mikan Bakery, and JINYA West Hollywood. Revenue is generated through dine-in restaurant sales, alcohol sales, third-party delivery, online ordering, gift cards, branded merchandise, and franchise development fees.

Product overview

JINYA Ramen Bar operates as the flagship brand of JINYA Holdings, Inc., a Japanese ramen restaurant chain featuring slow-cooked broths simmered for 20 hours and handcrafted noodles. The core product is a customizable ramen dining experience with multiple ramen varieties (including Tonkotsu Black, JINYA Chicken, and vegan options), complemented by small plates, craft cocktails, and rotating Chef's Specials. The brand family includes sub-brands JINYA Express (quick-service), Robata JINYA (robatayaki), Bushi by JINYA (sushi), Saijo Hand Roll, Mikan Bakery, and JINYA West Hollywood. Supporting services include online ordering, a loyalty rewards program, gift cards, and a merch store. The company also offers franchise opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saijo Hand Roll & Kushivaki: Japanese hand roll restaurant brand operated as part of the JINYA Holdings portfolio.
• Robata JINYA
• Bushi by JINYA
• JINYA Express
• Mikan Bakery
• JINYA. West Hollywood

Products and services

• JINYA Ramen Bar Flagship Japanese ramen restaurant concept offering slow-cooked broths simmered for 20 hours, handcrafted noodles, customizable ramen bowls, small plates, and a full bar of Japanese-inspired cocktails, sake, and Japanese beer. Operates through company-owned and franchised dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels.
• JINYA Express Quick-service ramen counter concept offering customizable ramen bowls in a fast-casual format, focused on faster turnaround and delivery-optimized operations. Currently operating at the Hollywood and Highland location.
• Robata JINYA Robatayaki-style dining concept featuring grilled Japanese skewer items alongside ramen offerings, with a Hollywood Boulevard location opened in December 2025.
• Bushi by JINYA Sushi and Japanese small plates concept operated as part of the JINYA Holdings brand family.
• Saijo Hand Roll & Kushivaki Japanese hand roll and kushivaki (skewer) restaurant concept operated as part of the JINYA Holdings brand family.
• Mikan Bakery Japanese bakery concept operated as part of the JINYA Holdings brand family.
• JINYA. West Hollywood Dedicated West Hollywood restaurant location with its own brand identity, operated within the JINYA Holdings brand family.
• Online Ordering Proprietary online ordering platform (orderjinya.com) enabling customers to place carryout and delivery orders directly with JINYA Ramen Bar locations.
• JINYA Rewards Mobile app-based loyalty program enabling customers to earn points and rewards when dining in at participating JINYA Ramen Bar locations, requiring app download and enrollment.
• Gift Cards Physical and e-gift cards available for purchase through the JINYA gift card platform, with promotional bonus offers such as $20 bonus on $100 purchases during promotional periods.
• Merch Store Online e-commerce store selling JINYA-branded merchandise items.
• JINYA Franchise Program Franchise program offering opportunities to open JINYA Ramen Bar locations through regional development rights, with featured partnerships such as Jaylon Smith holding Indiana franchise rights and plans for 8-10 additional restaurants across Indiana and Illinois.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Japan AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026JINYA Ramen Bar partnered with Japan Airlines to offer its signature Nikuman (steamed pork bun) on select flights, bringing the restaurant brand to airline passengers.
• Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025JINYA collaborated with Demon Slayer anime franchise to release limited-edition Winter Chef's Specials with Demon Slayer collectibles in December 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tatsu Ramen: California-rooted ramen chain known for spicy miso ramen and customizable bowls. Overlaps with JINYA on West Coast ramen category, counter-service hybrid model, and price point.
• Ippudo: Hakata-style Japanese ramen chain expanding across the US with full-service locations. Directly competes with JINYA in tonkotsu ramen, Japanese-inspired cocktails, and contemporary dining formats.
• Kinton Ramen: US-based Japanese ramen chain with multiple locations in the Northeast. Similar target customer (modern Japanese dining occasion), tonkotsu-focused menu, and comparable per-bowl pricing.
• Ichiran Ramen: Iconic Japanese tonkotsu ramen chain with US locations emphasizing individual booth dining and customizable bowls. Closely comparable to JINYA on ramen category leadership and broth-centric positioning.
• Ramen Nagi: Premium Japanese ramen chain with US locations offering customizable tonkotsu bowls. Directly comparable to JINYA on the customizable premium ramen experience and counter-service dining format.
• Isshin Ramen: Japanese ramen chain founded by a former Ippudo executive with US franchise locations. Comparable product offering (tonkotsu and chicken ramen), dine-in plus delivery model, and similar neighborhood footprint strategy.

Emerging players

• Bone Daddies: London-based Japanese ramen restaurant group with cult following. Comparable authentic ramen positioning and izakaya-style menu including small plates and Asian cocktails, though smaller scale and geographically limited.
• Menya Rui: US-based Japanese ramen and izakaya restaurant concept. Overlaps with JINYA on ramen bowls, sake and Japanese spirits program, and modern Japanese casual-dining positioning at similar price points.

Broad incumbents

• Wagamama: Established Asian noodle restaurant brand with international presence. Comparable on Asian noodle dining experience, full bar, and contemporary interiors — although broader pan-Asian menu rather than ramen-focused.
• Marugame Udon: Large Japanese noodle restaurant chain operating in the US. Overlaps with JINYA in Japanese noodle category, customizable bowls, and franchise expansion, though focused on udon rather than ramen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jinyaramenbar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxtZM8b3sdyAd9hkcCxUpmw
• Facebookfacebook.com/JinyaRamenBar
• Instagraminstagram.com/jinyaramenbar
• TikToktiktok.com/@jinyaramenbar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jinya-ramen-bar-franchise

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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