Launch of Licensed Commercial Kitchen Rental Service: Supporting Everything from Product Development to Ghost Kitchens
Smile meal has launched a commercial kitchen rental service that comes with necessary manufacturing permits.
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- 📰 Published: March 29, 2026 at 01:27
Smile meal Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Mayumi Atsumi) has launched a commercial kitchen rental service designed for food manufacturing, product development, and restaurant operations.
In recent years, the demand for "ready-to-use manufacturing environments" has increased due to the rise of ghost kitchens, the launch of D2C food brands, and a growing need for prototyping and development. In response to this, we have begun offering kitchens that are fully equipped and licensed.
■ Licensed Kitchen Environment
Kitchen Studio meal holds the following permits:
- Restaurant Business Permit
- Side Dish Manufacturing Permit
- Confectionery Manufacturing Permit
These permits allow for the actual manufacturing and sale of food products. It can be used not only for prototyping but also as a practical operational space for commercialization and sales.
■ Professional-Grade Culinary Environment
The studio is fully equipped with professional kitchen facilities, including:
- Commercial stoves
- Steam convection ovens
- Blast chillers
- Vacuum packaging machines
- Commercial refrigerators
We have established an environment capable of handling everything from product development to full-scale manufacturing.