Understanding Rising Food Costs: A Seminar for the Restaurant Industry

In the rapidly changing landscape of the restaurant industry, understanding food costs has never been more critical. Goals Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, will be hosting a free online seminar titled "The Reality of Rising Food Costs and the Importance of Cost Analysis," scheduled for September 11, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00. This seminar aims to shed light on the importance of making food costs transparent and maintaining accurate data in light of today's soaring ingredient prices.

As businesses grapple with increasing food costs, it is essential to have a clear view of daily purchasing and operational costs. The seminar will feature Jun Takahashi, the CEO of Fukushin, a ramen chain with 30 locations, who will discuss the strategies and innovations implemented in response to rising ingredient prices. In dialogue with Masahiro Watanabe, COO of Goals Inc., Takahashi will share insights into the real-life challenges faced by the food service industry today.

Notably, participants will also be introduced to "HANZO Cost Analysis," a service launched in January that has been successfully implemented at Fukushin. This tool offers significant benefits for businesses looking to enhance their cost management.

Who Should Attend?

The seminar is designed for:

- Restaurant chain executives lacking the time or knowledge to visualize food costs effectively.
- Companies unable to maintain up-to-date information, which prevents them from identifying current challenges.
- Businesses facing product changes due to rising costs and requiring timely solutions.
- Anyone interested in learning how competitors are adjusting to increased food pricing.

Speaker Profiles

Jun Takahashi, CEO of Fukushin

Graduating from a specialized school in accounting, Takahashi gained experience in a subsidiary of a publicly traded company before joining Fukushin. Rising quickly from store manager to various management positions, he became CEO in 2005. His vision focuses on creating joy for customers through a neighborhood-focused ramen chain.

Masahiro Watanabe, COO of Goals Inc.

Watanabe has experience spanning different roles within companies ranging from 30 to over 10,000 employees. Since joining Goals in September 2023 as COO, he has led business promotion efforts, with aspirations to become CEO by March 2025.

Seminar Details

Title: The Reality of Rising Food Costs and the Importance of Cost Analysis
Host: Goals Inc.
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 (Tokyo Time)
Format: Zoom Webinar
(Registration is required; participants will receive a webinar link post-registration)

Agenda:

- Overview of Cost Control in the Food Service Industry
- Current Challenges Faced by Restaurant Businesses
- Realities of Cost Analysis
- Discussion: The Reality of Rising Food Costs and Importance of Cost Analysis
- Q&A Session

Note: Content may be subject to change.
Target Audience: Restaurant chain executives and representatives from various departments, including sales, purchasing, procurement, product development, digital transformation (DX), and systems management.
Participation Fee: Free

For inquiries regarding the seminar, please reach out to Goals' Marketing Team via Email: [email protected].

About Goals Inc.

- Company Name: Goals Inc.
- Address: 5-3-2 Shiba, Minato, Tokyo, +SHIFT MITA 3F
- CEO: Sadaaki Sasaki
- Established: July 2018
- Business: Development, sales, and operational support of cloud services for the food service industry
- Website: goals.co.jp