Despite growing concern about radioactive contamination in Japanese foods, Fuji Group, a leading Japanese restaurant operator, will continue to expand its outlets in the Thai market this year.
Daisaku Tanaka, the group's managing director, said it planned to spend 240 million baht to open 12 new Fuji restaurants, bringing the total to 81 by the end of this year.
Of the new outlets, three have already opened at Tesco Lotus Hat Yai, CentralPlaza Chiang Rai and the Amorini community mall on Rarm Intra Road. Each new branch employs about 50-60 staff. The company also plans to open Fuji restaurants in Australia and Laos this year.
Business is still brisk, with first-quarter sales growth of 10% as planned, he said.
