[Manpuku HD Group's 15th Succession] Inheriting 'Yakiniku Musashi', a beloved 40-year-old local restaurant in Chiba

Sunfresh Meat Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Adachi-ku, Tokyo), a group company of Manpuku Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomoharu Kato; hereinafter 'Manpuku HD'), which operates a business succession platform specialized in food, operates a meat processing and wholesale business and the directly managed yakiniku restaurant 'Yakiniku Sanga'. It has succeeded the business of Musashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yachiyo City, Chiba), which operates 'Yakiniku Musashi' in Chiba Prefecture, starting March 27, 2026. For the Manpuku HD Group, this is the 15th business succession (including 1 in the US), further strengthening the group's business foundation. ■ 'Yakiniku Musashi', rooted in the community and continually loved. Expanding with 3 stores mainly in Chiba Prefecture, 'Yakiniku Musashi', celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is a yakiniku restaurant that has been familiar to local customers for many years. As a community-based yakiniku restaurant that offers high-quality Wagyu and domestic beef carefully selected by the president himself at reasonable prices, it has walked alongside the memories of many people, from everyday meals to special moments. As a result, it continues to be supported by a wide range of customers, from families to office workers and local regulars. ■ Background and future of business succession. In the restaurant industry, an increasing number of long-loved shops are closing due to a lack of successors. 'Yakiniku Musashi' was also facing such challenges. Sunfresh Meat, a group company of Manpuku HD, will not only inherit the taste and charm of 'Yakiniku Musashi' as they are but also organize the management system. While protecting the quality, customer service, and connection with the community that have been cherished so far, we will strive to create a store chosen by even more customers. In addition, in the original platform * 'South Kanto Meat Republic' promoted by Manpuku HD, this time's