Frozen Vending Machines Introduced at Long-standing Udon Restaurant 'Hyogetsu Minamitakai' in Matsuyama City, Allowing 24-Hour Purchase

Udon Hyogetsu Minamitakai Store

■ Hyogetsu, loved for over 40 years since its founding in 1982, introduces frozen vending machines

Frozen vending machines have been installed at 'Hyogetsu Minamitakai,' a long-established udon restaurant operating two stores (Minamitakai and Tarumi) in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. Hyogetsu was founded in 1982 and is one of the representative udon restaurants in Matsuyama that has been cherished by locals for over four decades.

The frozen vending machines installed this time were sold and set up by NKY Co., Ltd. of the Sanfuku Group, and are operated by Hyogetsu.

■ Creating an environment where you can 'buy anytime' even after shortened hours

This introduction of frozen vending machines was realized due to the desire to allow customers to enjoy Hyogetsu's taste even outside of operating hours, in light of upcoming plans to shorten business hours.

'I can't make it in time after work'
'I want to buy it when I get hungry at night'
'I want to enjoy the restaurant's taste at home'

In response to such needs, a sales style that allows purchase 24 hours a day is starting.

■ Current product lineup

The frozen vending machine currently sells the following products:

- Handmade Udon (noodles only): 250 yen
- Frozen Dashi (broth): 500 yen
- Yonaki Udon: 820 yen
- Nikomi Udon: 950 yen

The lineup allows you to enjoy the same signature taste of Hyogetsu offered in the restaurant at home.

■ QR code payment support scheduled soon

Currently, sales are cash-only, but support for QR code payment is scheduled for the near future.

By creating a more convenient environment, we aim to provide a service that is accessible and easy for local customers to use.

■ Supporting the charm of popular local stores with 'vending machines'

NKY Co., Ltd. is working on supporting local stores using not only beverage vending machines but also frozen food vending machines.

As a new sales channel for off-hours sales and addressing labor shortages, we will continue to propose solutions to the challenges of local business operators.

■ Please give it a try

Please enjoy the taste of 'Hyogetsu,' which has been loved in Matsuyama for many years, at home.

We look forward to serving you with our 24-hour frozen vending machine.

■ Location: Udon Hyogetsu Minamitakai
Address: 1305-1 Minamitakai-cho, Matsuyama City
Phone: 089-970-5658

■ Company Name: NKY Co., Ltd.
Address: 139-6 Takaoka-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Phone: 089-921-2096
HP: https://nky.bz/