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Brand Audit: Japanese Ramen Chains and Restaurants in the U.S. Market – Proliferation, Authenticity Standards, and Risks of Dilution ObjectiveThis audit examines the development of Japanese ramen in the United States. It reviews the category’s early establishment, subsequent expansion, variability in technical execution, and the differing approaches to market engagement and business operations that have … Continue reading Brand Audit: Japanese Ramen Chains and Restaurants in the U.S. Market
Brand Audit: The Bastardization of “Ramen” in the U.S. Market — How American Producers Have Turned a Protected Japanese Noodle into Generic Instant Noodles ObjectiveIndependent assessment of the misuse of the term “ramen” in the U.S. food industry, identifying how non-Japanese producers have diluted its cultural and technical meaning, resulting in lost equity for authentic … Continue reading Brand Audit: The Bastardization of “Ramen” in the U.S. Market