31/07/2026
When a successful concept expands into new markets, the challenge isn’t simply getting the name out there.
It’s making sure people understand why the brand matters.
Chef Tomoharu Shono’s MENSHO is a fascinating example. As his ramen philosophy travels from Japan to cities around the world, each location needs to carry the DNA of MENSHO while creating relevance and excitement for its local market.
That’s where franchise marketing becomes powerful.
At Vermilion Pinstripes, we help brands translate their founding philosophy, craftsmanship and competitive difference into local stories, experiences and marketing that build demand — without diluting what made the original successful.
For MENSHO in Australia, that means going Beyond the Bowl: introducing audiences not only to exceptional ramen, but to Chef Shono’s relentless pursuit of excellence and the thinking behind every detail.
Because successful expansion isn’t about creating copies.
It’s about making the original idea matter somewhere new.
Read Chef Tomoharu Shono’s story:
👉 https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/beyond-the-bowl-why-the-world-is-watching-chef-tomoharu-shono
Looking to grow a franchise or bring an international brand into a new market? Vermilion Pinstripes can help you build the marketing engine behind the expansion.
From Michelin Guide recognition to creating unique menus for Sydney, Chef Tomoharu Shono is transforming the way Australians experience ramen. Discover the philosophy, craftsmanship and relentless pursuit of excellence behind Mensho Tokyo.