Koji Kanematsu is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2025. 18 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
With a growing demand for authentic, healthy Japanese cuisine, Onigilly Japanese Kitchen offers franchisees a scalable opportunity to bring a proven fast-casual concept to high-traffic locations across the United States.
For decades, restaurant success often meant securing a large, highly visible space with plenty of seating.
In a restaurant landscape dominated by burgers, pizza and sandwiches, a centuries-old Japanese staple is quietly carving out its place in the American mainstream.
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen's focused menu improves franchisee performance with 1 key product
Onigilly earns spot on 1851 Franchise’s 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list with initial investment range of $265,132 - $606,976.
SAN FRANCISCO — Onigilly Japanese Kitchen , the fast-casual concept centered on traditional onigiri rice balls, is closing 2025 with record sales, double-digit traffic growth and a fast-growing franchise pipeline,…
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen , the fast-casual concept built around the traditional Japanese rice ball known as onigiri, is preparing to expand into San Diego as part of its broader Southern California growth strategy .
Koji Kanematsu , the founder of Onigilly Japanese Kitchen , recently joined Sam Oches on the “Take-Away” podcast to talk about bringing the Japanese rice ball snack onigiri to the United States.
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen has carved out a space in the fast-casual market by introducing American diners to onigiri, a staple of Japanese cuisine.
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is expanding to Los Angeles, targeting 20 new locations in the area.
When Koji Kanematsu started Onigilly Japanese Kitchen , he wanted to bring something simple, healthy and culturally meaningful to the United States — onigiri.
From its beginnings as a food cart in San Francisco to a scalable franchise opportunity across the United States, Onigilly Japanese Kitchen has always put franchisee success at the heart of its growth strategy.
Koji Kanematsu built Onigilly into a scalable franchise model with $1.7-2 million average unit volume
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen offers healthy Asian options with over 70 flavors developed
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen has a lower barrier to entry for franchisees
Onigilly offers a unique franchise opportunity with a $265,132 to $606,976 investment range.
For years, fast food in the United States has been synonymous with burgers, fries, and pizza.
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen offers low-cost franchise opportunities with $265,132 investment.