Matsuyafoods Holdings Co., Ltd.
Japanese food-service holding company operating the gyudon chain Matsuya and a portfolio of restaurant brands, aiming to be "Always at Your Family Table."
Last updated September 15, 2026
AI crawler reads
No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.
Overview
Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food-service holding company. Its origins trace to June 1966, when a Chinese restaurant named "Matsuya" opened in Hazawa, Nerima, Tokyo. The company was incorporated as Matsuya Shoji Co., Ltd. in January 1980, renamed Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. in June 1989, and changed its name to Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. in October 2018. It operates restaurant brands including Matsuya, Matsunoya, Matsuya PREMIUM, My Curry Shokudo, Sushi Matsu, Sushi Kappo Fukumatsu, Matsuken Chinese Shokudo, Matsutaro, Steak House Matsu, Steak Teishoku Matsugyu, café terrasse verte, Mugi no Toriko, and Tukkung², and its group also includes Matsufuji Foods, which develops ramen and tsukemen brands such as Rokurinsha. The group states its mission as opening up the next generation of food culture and expresses the aspiration to be "Always at Your Family Table."
History
The group's history begins in June 1966, when a Chinese restaurant named "Matsuya" opened in Hazawa, Nerima, Tokyo. In July 1968, a gyudon and grilled-meat set-meal restaurant "Matsuya" opened at the Ekoda store. In January 1980, Matsuya Shoji Co., Ltd. was established, and in June 1989 the company changed its trade name to Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. In October 1990 it registered with the Japan Securities Dealers Association over the counter. In October 1996 it opened the Arashiyama Factory in Ranzan, Hiki District, Saitama. In December 1999 it listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and in March 2001 on the First Section. In January 2005 it opened the Fujisan Factory in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka. In March 2006 it took over a conveyor-belt sushi business from Kobayashi Foods International. In December 2006 it moved its head office from Shimo-Shakujii, Nerima to its current location in Musashino. In September 2009 it opened Matsuya Xianxia Road store in Changning District, Shanghai, China. In August 2012 the Matsuya Foods Group reached 1,000 stores, and in March 2013 the Matsuya chain reached 1,000 stores. In June 2016 the company marked its 50th anniversary, and Kazutoshi Kawarabuki became Representative Director. In October 2018 the company changed its name to Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. In March 2020 the group's sales reached 100 billion yen. In April 2025 the tonkatsu brand Matsunoya reached 500 domestic stores. In October 2025 the company acquired shares of Kame Seimen Co., Ltd. and made it a group company, and in January 2026 it acquired shares of Matsufuji Co., Ltd. and made it a group company. In June 2026 the company marks its 60th anniversary.
Products and positioning
A food-service group that pursues safe, secure and delicious food and aims to enrich people's lives and society through food, opening up the next generation of food culture.
Matsuya
Gyudon and a wide range of set-meal menus pursuing safety, security and deliciousness.
Matsunoya
A tonkatsu specialty restaurant offering loin cutlet set meals and diverse fried dishes such as karaage and curry at reasonable prices.
Matsuya PREMIUM
A premium brand offering limited menus using Kobe beef and Japanese Black beef, pursuing department-store-quality products and hospitality.
My Curry Shokudo
A curry specialty restaurant with European-style and spice curries, customizable with toppings and spiciness.
Sushi Matsu
A sushi restaurant offering authentic sushi with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices, positioned for everyday use.
Sushi Kappo Fukumatsu
A sushi kappo restaurant where seasonal seafood sushi and Japanese cuisine can be enjoyed in a calm setting.
Matsuken Chinese Shokudo
A Chinese diner offering healthy, authentic Chinese menus using carefully selected ingredients and a signature soup.
Matsutaro
A ramen specialty restaurant pursuing a simple taste you want to eat again and again, with a focus on shoyu and shio.
Steak House Matsu
A restaurant with the concept of "steak for everyday meals," offering authentic steak at reasonable prices.
Steak Teishoku Matsugyu
A new brand offering single-piece steak and gyukatsu in set-meal and rice-bowl styles.
café terrasse verte
Offers carefully sourced coffee, freshly baked bread and sandwiches for various lifestyles.
Mugi no Toriko
Fresh chewy pasta made with Hokkaido wheat and Fujisan natural water.
Tukkung²
A specialty restaurant for hot stone-grilled dishes such as bibimbap, sundubu and charcoal-grilled meat.
Matsufuji Foods
Develops distinctive ramen and tsukemen brands including Rokurinsha.
Sources5 sources
Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/matsuyafoods-holdings · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled