Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of ramen specialty stores, restaurants, and food courts in Japan, the United States, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, France, Myanmar, Vietnam, and New Zealand. The company operates through three segments: Domestic Store Management Business, Overseas Store Management Business, and Product Sales Business. It manufactures and sells soba, udon, and ramen noodles, as well as soups, sauces, broths, seasonings, and other food ingredients under the Ippudo, Najimatei, Inaba Udon, Kaeda, Kanada, Watanabe Seimen, and RAMEN EXPRESS brand names. The company also provides licenses to local operating partner companies; planning and design support; management of various events, technical training classes, and storehouses. It serves commercial and general consumers. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan.