CRISP, Advancing Japan's Restaurant Industry with Technology, Raises a Total of 3.7 Billion Yen
CRISP, operator of 'CRISP SALAD WORKS', the #1 salad specialty store in Japan by number of locations, has raised 3.7 billion yen to invest in expanding to a 100-store system and evolving its proprietary DX model.
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CRISP, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Miyano; hereinafter 'CRISP'), which operates the custom salad specialty store 'CRISP SALAD WORKS' with the largest number of locations in Japan, has raised a total of 3.7 billion yen. This round achieved multi-layered financing through a combination of third-party allotment (equity) and borrowing from 10 financial institutions (debt).
With this funding, CRISP will be able to make investments necessary for business expansion toward a 100-store system for CRISP SALAD WORKS in Japan, the evolution of its proprietary DX model 'CRISP Method', the promotion of a multi-brand strategy through the development of new business formats (including M&A), and the construction of the organizational and technological infrastructure to support them.
Overview of the Funding
The breakdown of the funding in this round is as follows.
Aiming for a 100-store system for CRISP SALAD WORKS against the backdrop of an expanding domestic salad market
Targeting urban dwellers, CRISP SALAD WORKS has established a highly reproducible business model centered on digital utilization, reaching 50 locations in February 2026 and becoming the #1 salad specialty store in Japan by domestic store count.
Within the continuously growing domestic salad specialty market, we will achieve a 100-store system for CRISP SALAD WORKS at an early stage by opening stores in large office buildings and urban commercial facilities—our areas of expertise—using a dominant strategy in the strategic areas of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kanagawa. As a leading brand in this high-growth market, we will continue to commit to maximizing customer experience and business growth.
Evolution of the proprietary DX model 'CRISP Method'
Our proprietary DX model, the 'CRISP Method', developed through the operation of CRISP SALAD WORKS, has achieved an integrated evolution of restaurant operations through DX. This has resulted in maximizing both the customer and employee experience, simultaneously increasing profitability and enhancing brand loyalty. In addition, these initiatives are generally...
With this funding, CRISP will be able to make investments necessary for business expansion toward a 100-store system for CRISP SALAD WORKS in Japan, the evolution of its proprietary DX model 'CRISP Method', the promotion of a multi-brand strategy through the development of new business formats (including M&A), and the construction of the organizational and technological infrastructure to support them.
Overview of the Funding
The breakdown of the funding in this round is as follows.
Aiming for a 100-store system for CRISP SALAD WORKS against the backdrop of an expanding domestic salad market
Targeting urban dwellers, CRISP SALAD WORKS has established a highly reproducible business model centered on digital utilization, reaching 50 locations in February 2026 and becoming the #1 salad specialty store in Japan by domestic store count.
Within the continuously growing domestic salad specialty market, we will achieve a 100-store system for CRISP SALAD WORKS at an early stage by opening stores in large office buildings and urban commercial facilities—our areas of expertise—using a dominant strategy in the strategic areas of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kanagawa. As a leading brand in this high-growth market, we will continue to commit to maximizing customer experience and business growth.
Evolution of the proprietary DX model 'CRISP Method'
Our proprietary DX model, the 'CRISP Method', developed through the operation of CRISP SALAD WORKS, has achieved an integrated evolution of restaurant operations through DX. This has resulted in maximizing both the customer and employee experience, simultaneously increasing profitability and enhancing brand loyalty. In addition, these initiatives are generally...