The company’s name and its logo came from the ancient Phoenician letter “” (pronounced as Aleph). “Aleph” can mean “a most important basis,” “the best” and “the origin of things.” At the same time, the Phoenician letter “” looks like an ox’s head, which is considered to be the apotheosis of flourishing and also a symbol of nature and life. Phoenicians invented the alphabet and were great traders who valued wisdom not force. The name “Aleph” and our logo emphasize our desire to pursue food culture with respect for nature and life, and to provide the best services and products through strict observation of our basic principles.
- Founded
- December 1968 (Incorporated: July 1976)
- Capital
- ¥100,000,000
- President and Chief Executive Officer
- Dai Shoji
- Number of employees
- 712
- Part-time employees
- 3,247 (as of 31st March 2024)
- Sales
- 48.9 billion yen (FY2023, ended 31st March 2024)
- Banks
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd., The Hokkaido Bank, Ltd., North Pacific Bank, Ltd., Mitsui Sumitomo Banking Corporation, Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Risona Bank
- Food Processing Factories
- Hokkaido Factory, Iwate Factory, Fukushima Factory, Saitama Factory, Ogaki Factory, Osaka Factory, Fukuoka Factory, Okinawa Factory, Otaru Brewery, TAPROOT coffee roasters
- Restaurants
- 357 (144 company-owned, 213 franchised)
(As of 30th November, 2024 )
* The total outlets number excludes Ginga Teien and Hananomakiba.
Bikkuri Donkey: hamburger steak restaurant chain
Dishers: hamburger steak restaurant chain
Otaru Soko No.1: brewery and pub
Rakuda-ken: pizza and pasta restaurant
Ginga Teien: English theme garden
Hananomakiba: garden terrace
Restaurant Ten-Man: roast pork and veggie buffet restaurant
Gong cha Tokyo Station Gransta Yaesu Branch, LaLaport Tokyo-Bay Branch: tea café
Carl’s Jr.®: burger restaurant
- Membership
- Japan Franchise Chain Association
Biodiversity in Good Company Initiative
- Head Office
- 1-26, 6-jo 3 chome, Kikusui, Shiroishi, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 003-8515, Japan
TEL 011-823-8301
FAX 011-823-8192
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- Tokyo Headquarters
- 6F Takanawa Empire Building, 3-24-18 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0074, Japan
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