Higa Industries, led by Ernest Higa, boasts superior local market knowledge and has a proven track record of venturing into industries as diverse as lumber, medical and restaurant, within the Japanese market.
Date: Dec 29, 2011
Category: Business
Source: Google
Fancy Fast Food: Wendy's Introduces Foie Gras Burger in Japan
in, Ohio, joining with Higa Industries Co. Ernest Higa, founder, says in a press release that reintroducing the traditional Wendys products with the new locally inspired products will differentiate Wendys from the other quick-service outlets and provide a contemporary choice for consumers.
Date: Dec 28, 2011
Category: Business
Source: Google
Wendy's Adds $16 Foie Gras Burger in Second Japan Bet
sells for 1,280 yen ($16) at Wendy's in Tokyo's Omotesando luxury shopping district, the first of a targeted 100 shops. "We think the fast-food market here is ready for something different," Ernest Higa, chief executive officer of Wendy's Japan LLC, said in an interview at the restaurant's opening.
Date: Dec 28, 2011
Category: Business
Source: Google
Wendy's Adds $16 Foie Gras Burger in Second Bet on Japan
$16) at Wendys in Tokyos Omotesando luxury shopping district, the first of a targeted 100 shops. We think the fast-food market here is ready for something different, Ernest Higa, chief executive officer of Wendys Japan LLC, said in an interview at the restaurants opening yesterday.
d. Ernest Higa, founder of Higa Industries and Chief Executive Officer of the joint venture, successfully owned and operated 180 Dominos Pizza stores in Japan before selling this business in February 2010. A pioneer of the Japanese home delivery market, Higas stores became known for gourmet pizza
2009. The Japan Premium sandwich sells for 1,280 yen ($16) at Wendy's in Tokyo's Omotesando luxury shopping district, the first of a targeted 100 shops. "We think the fast-food market here is ready for something different," Ernest Higa, chief executive officer of Wendy's Japan, said at the opening.
Date: Dec 27, 2011
Category: Business
Source: Google
Wendy's Adds $15 Foie Gras Burgers in Second Bet on Japan Fast-Food Market
280 yen ($16) atWendys in Tokyos Omotesando luxury shopping district, thefirst of a targetted 100 shops. We think the fast-food markethere is ready for something different, Ernest Higa, chiefexecutive officer of Wendys Japan LLC, said in an interview atthe restaurants opening.
On Wednesday the company announced a deal with food importer and distributor Ernest Higa and Higa Industries Co. Ltd. in a joint venture to bring Wendy's restaurants back to Japan. The first location is expected to open in Tokyo later this year.