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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Restaurant - Casual·

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is a Restaurant - Casual concept with 68 stores in 68 shopping centers across 22 states. As of October 4, 2026 they opened 2 and closed 2 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of 0. Typical site: 2,000–7,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 92,841 with a median household income of $106,930 and a median age of 38. Similar brands: Mister O1, All'Antico Vinaio, and The Henry.


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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - 3101 Wilson Blvd Opened

Arlington, VA · Opened Q1 2026 · Detected Feb 20

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - 10416 Jasper Avenue NW Closed

Edmonton, AB · Closed Q4 2025 · Detected Nov 26, 2025

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - 231 Arizona Ave Closed

Santa Monica, CA · Closed Q4 2025 · Detected Nov 26, 2025

+1 more events · 50% openings — 2 new, 2 closures.

About Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ: A High-Volume "Eatertainment" Anchor for Premier Lifestyle and Urban Hubs Gyu-Kaku, translating to "Horn of the Bull," is the global leader in Japanese yakiniku (grilled barbecue) and a dominant Anchor Tenant for high-traffic Lifestyle, Mixed-Use, and Street developments. Known for its interactive dining experience, where customers grill premium meats over smokeless in-table roasters, the brand drives exceptional evening and weekend foot traffic from a diverse, high-spending demographic. As a part of the Colowide Group (one of Japan's largest foodservice conglomerates), Gyu-Kaku is currently executing an aggressive National Expansion strategy, transitioning from a corporate-heavy model to a high-growth franchise system. With over 800 locations worldwide, the brand offers developers a stable, investment-grade hospitality partner that thrives in "A-plus" retail environments. Through strategic Tenant Representation, Gyu-Kaku targets high-visibility storefronts in dense urban cores and affluent suburban centers, acting as a powerful "daytime-to-evening" engine for surrounding retail.

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