Juicy Gyoza Dandadan Signs Franchise Agreement in Thailand; H&G (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a Supporter of Asian Franchise Expansion, Backs the Move

H&G (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (hereafter H&G TH), a group company of Hospitality & Growing Japan Inc. (Chairman and Representative Director: Hitoshi Arimoto, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), announces that it has supported the signing of a franchise agreement in Thailand for 'Juicy Gyoza Dandadan' (Dandadan Co., Ltd.).

Dandadan is a gyoza izakaya brand where customers can casually enjoy gyoza and alcohol, featuring its signature juicy grilled gyoza. Recently, a franchise agreement for Dandadan in Thailand was signed with 365 Food Izakaya Co., Ltd. This agreement marks their first overseas franchise partner. For Dandadan's overseas expansion, H&G TH provides support such as setting franchise conditions, building the business model, recruiting partners, contract negotiation, developing local suppliers, and partially performing supervising duties after the store opens.
H&G has also been involved in creating educational training and human resource development systems for the Dandadan brand in Japan for many years, and has formed a partnership for this overseas expansion via FC as well.

The first store in Thailand is scheduled to open in July 2026 at 'Cloud 11', a commercial facility in Bangkok, Thailand.

Moving forward, H&G TH will continue to leverage its local network cultivated through its training business and franchise development to match attractive Japanese brands with local companies across Asia.

About Dandadan

It was born from the desire to 'create a shop centered on gyoza where anyone can casually drop by.' The signature product, 'Juicy Grilled Gyoza', developed after about a year of trial and error, achieves both an overflowing juiciness and a light eating experience thanks to a hand-wrapping method and a special wrapper using whole wheat flour. Since opening its first store in Chofu, Tokyo in 2011, it has been supported by a wide demographic regardless of age or gender, and is expanding its stores with the philosophy of 'creating shops that are loved by the town for a long time, unaffected by trends.'

The brand name 'Dandadan' embodies the desire to deliver the appeal of gyoza to more people, being widely loved for its catchy and memorable sound.

Comment from Mr. Ito, Director and Head of FC Business Division, Dandadan Co., Ltd.

We are extremely happy to be able to directly deliver Dandadan's juicy grilled gyoza and izakaya culture to the people of Thailand. Based on the experience and know-how cultivated in Japan, we aim to create a stylish and spirited shop in Bangkok, Thailand, that will be loved by the town for a long time. Furthermore, we are very happy to be doing business overseas again with H&G, who has run alongside us for many years. With the support of H&G TH, we look forward to expanding Dandadan to the world with our local partners!

About H&G TH

Under the concept of 'the overseas business division of the Japanese service industry', H&G TH provides total support for the Asian expansion of Japanese food and service brands, mainly through franchising.
It consistently handles setting franchise conditions, partner search, contract negotiation, local supplier development, and operational support after store opening. As of April 2026, it has a track record of supporting overseas franchising and store openings for 10 brands and 22 stores, and will continue its activities as a bridge connecting attractive Japanese brands with the Asian market.

(From left to right in the photo)

- Tetsu Saito, Managing Director, H&G (Thailand)

- Shinichiro Ito, Director and Head of FC Business Division, Dandadan Co., Ltd.

- TUCHCHAKORN RUJIRAVANICH, Director, 365 Food Izakaya Co., Ltd.

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■ Company Profile

Company Name: H&G (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Location: 87/106 Modern Town Building, 12th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 63, Sukhumvit Road, North Klongton, Wattana, Bangkok 10110

Capital: 10,000,000 Baht

Representative: Tetsu Saito

Business Contents:

1. Tiered training for the service industry (for Thai staff)

2. Creation of service manuals and various SOPs

3. Provision of online HR platform 'H&G Learning'

4. Store mystery shopping service

5. Support for Japanese companies entering Thailand

6. Franchise development agency and operational support

7. Support for Thai companies entering Japan

8. Planning of Japan tours for Thai influencers

9. Other agency business for solutions for the service industry

URL: https://g-aca-th.com/hg-thailand-jp