Geographic expansion With multiple new locations recently opened in Arkansas and Canada and ongoing growth under CEO Tomo Takahashi, there is a clear opportunity to approach regional suppliers, franchise development services, and cross-border partnerships to support rapid site rollouts and supply chain scalability.

Menu innovation Recent Chef collaborations and limited-time Summer Specials suggest appetite for co-branded promotions and experiential dining. Sales teams can propose joint marketing campaigns, exclusive menu items, and dessert/ cocktail pairings with local businesses and beverage partners to drive traffic.

Brand partnerships Active collaboration with Jim Beam for FT90 summer cocktail indicates openness to alcohol beverage programs and licensing. There is a potential for additional beverage partnerships, licensing deals, or co-branded events to boost average check size and foot traffic.

Digital engagement Existing tech stack includes OpenTable and digital marketing tools, signaling a readiness for enhanced loyalty, reservations-driven promotions, and geo-targeted campaigns. Bring in CRM-driven offer programs, AI-driven menu recommendations, and influencer/local creator activations to accelerate online conversions.

Franchise growth The company operates a franchise-style expansion across the US and Canada with intermediate locations in select states. This presents a sales avenue for regional real estate partnerships, franchise advisory services, supply chain optimization, and scale-ready operations support for multi-unit growth.