EatLink: A New Player in the Restaurant Management Sector Launches in Japan

EatLink: A New Era in Restaurant Management

In January 2026, EatLink Co., Ltd. was founded in Tokyo, Japan, as a specialized company dedicated to restaurant operations. Led by President Takayuki Shimizu, the company strives to address the operational challenges faced by the food industry. As a subsidiary of Global Food Solutions, a comprehensive solutions provider in the food sector, EatLink focuses on enhancing restaurant management and driving growth in the industry.

The Background of Establishment

The formation of EatLink stemmed from the success of Foods Japan Co., Ltd., which has been expanding its footprint in the restaurant industry through its traditional Japanese restaurant concept, Toromugi. With a vision for accelerated growth and multi-store expansion, the leadership decided to create EatLink, transforming it into a specialized entity for restaurant operations rather than just a management delegation service. This strategic move is intended to speed up the scalability and efficiency of their restaurant business.

Currently, EatLink is laying the groundwork to manage four restaurants, including Toromugi at various locations: Seibu Hachioji, Tachikawa Takashimaya, Asakusa EKIMISE, and Omiya Marui. By establishing a solid foundation in these areas, EatLink aims to enhance its operations and customer experience.

Mission and Vision

EatLink is built on the slogan "LINK the FOOD. LINK the SMILES," which captures its commitment to create a vibrant community through food. The company aims to develop a replicable and thriving restaurant model by connecting food, people, products, brands, and communities. Its mission centers on ensuring that each linked experience leads to repeated visits and loyal customer bases.

The vision of EatLink extends beyond the local scope, aspiring to cultivate brands loved worldwide, fostering a culture of repeat patronage across various locations.

Addressing Industry Challenges

The food sector often faces numerous operational challenges, including poor workflow, insufficient talent development, unstable profit margins, and difficulties in expanding to multiple locations. EatLink aims to solve these issues by establishing systems that prevent single-store success from being a fluke. The company seeks to turn successful business traits into scalable models that can thrive in any community.

To achieve this, EatLink's core values include:

- Link First: Prioritizing connections in the food sphere
- Exciting: Inspiring joy and delight in dining experiences
- Operational: Efficient management practices
- Repeatable: Creating systems that can be replicated
- Growth Mind: Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Worldwide: Aiming for global expansion and reach

Synergy with Global Food Solutions

As a group company of Global Food Solutions (GFS), EatLink benefits from a robust framework where strategy meets execution. GFS handles strategic planning, concept development, and design, while EatLink manages on-the-ground operations and implementations. This integrated model ensures that both companies can support clients from concept to business launch seamlessly, promoting a sustainable and replicable thriving model.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, EatLink plans to expand its operations incrementally, increasing the number of delegated management partnerships and franchise brands to hasten its market presence. By enhancing their network and offerings, they aim to disseminate the “linked prosperity” concept across Japan and potentially the globe, contributing to the sustainable growth of the restaurant industry.

For those interested in expanding operations, increasing franchised venues, or seeking operational partnerships, EatLink encourages outreach to explore collaborative opportunities.