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Brand Audit: Japanese Ramen Chains and Restaurants in the U.S. Market – Proliferation, Authenticity Standards, and Risks of Dilution Shared to protect Japanese brand integrity and help them succeed in the U.S. market without dilution or missteps, not to criticize. ObjectiveThis audit examines the development of Japanese ramen in the United States. It reviews the … Continue reading Brand Audit: Japanese Ramen Chains and Restaurants in the U.S. Market
Brand Audit: Tokyo Joe’s — How a Colorado Restaurant Chain Uses Japanese Branding to Market Non-Japanese “Asian Fusion” Food ObjectiveIndependent assessment of Tokyo Joe’s branding and menu strategy, identifying how the company leverages Japanese cultural prestige (“Tokyo” name, Japanese terminology) while serving primarily Southeast Asian and American fusion dishes, resulting in brand misrepresentation and dilution … Continue reading Brand Audit: Tokyo Joe’s