Growing steadily, one store at a time.
Kagurazaka monthly sales ~¥13MYour first step
powers your town's restaurants.
The same model, brought to your area.
Sales-based royalty: ¥0
The KURU MART franchiseStart with KURU MART:
Start with KURU MART:
a food delivery business.
KURU MART is a franchise that proposes and delivers ingredients to local restaurants.
Build relationships with restaurants while starting a business of your own.
Turn your strengths into work.
Talking with people, driving deliveries, seeing things from a restaurant's side — your everyday experience helps you build trust with customers.
- I enjoy talking to people
- I'm a good driver
- I want to support restaurants
Take the first step with HQ.
No industry experience needed. From how to pitch to any issues after launch, HQ is there to help.
Visit restaurants, deliver ingredients — and, day by day, become someone your community relies on.
Results
Numbers born in Kagurazaka
Even with a small team, these are the results.
A track record built at our Kagurazaka branch.
Steady orders, every day.
Not just a one-off.
Kagurazaka branch monthly sales (Jan–Aug 2026)
~1.8×vs. Jan
80%
80% of January's stores ordered 8 months straight
Not a one-time purchase — we keep being chosen as their everyday supplier.
And about 85% of monthly active stores order every week.
* Deliveries from January to August 2026. Stores with at least one delivery in a month are counted as active. Internal data, excluding test stores.
3 sites
Franchises already in operation
Shinjuku HQHQ
KagurazakaFC
OkuboFC
EnFC
The model proven in Kagurazaka is spreading to new areas.
* Retention figures are based on deliveries from January to August 2026 (internal data, excluding test stores). The chart shows approximate sales at the Kagurazaka branch; profit varies with purchasing and operating costs.
The Kagurazaka model
This is the actual setup we run on
Not theory — this is real operations in the Kagurazaka area.
2 vans
Run with vans alone
0
Dedicated sales staff
None
Own warehouse
1 van to start
You can start too
Getting started
Before you start: what to know
From sourcing to daily operations, here are four key points.
How do I set up a warehouse and equipment?
The base and equipment you need
How do I find suppliers?
How products are sourced
How much are the fees?
Monthly costs and pricing
How do I collect payments?
How payment and deposits work
KURU MART provides the system to launch and operate.
Because HQ provides it all
You need none of this
Inventory, warehouse and systems are all provided by HQ. You just focus on sales and delivery.
21 suppliers competing on price — and growing.
Multiple wholesalers bid on the same product and the lowest price wins automatically. More suppliers means more competition — no inventory, equipment or know-how required.
¥0 warehouse investment to start selling.
Warehouse, PC, printer and workspace are all provided. No need to invest in your own facilities.
From order to invoice, all on your own.
Our system automates ordering, invoicing and payment in one place, so one person can run it all.
HQ joins your sales visits.
No need to hire sales staff. HQ supports you through your first contract.
Sales fees ¥0
Just a monthly fee. Card payment is standard, so unpaid bills basically don't happen. Payments run on GMO's secure system.
Your job is just introductions, delivery and customer follow-up for restaurants.
From order to delivery, one system
Restaurant app · Ordering
Restaurants order in one tap
Their usual items, ordered easily in the app.
Restaurant app · Price comparison
Prices across wholesalers, compared automatically
The cheapest option, at a glance.
Restaurant app · Order list
Order everything by the cutoff
Each order goes straight to the center's admin dashboard.
Admin · Deliveries
Process incoming orders in bulk
Check each store's orders, create delivery data and close out.
Admin · Picking
Deliveries sorted by route automatically
What to pick and where to go, listed with nothing missed.
Admin · Invoice ledger
Invoices and unpaid bills at a glance
HQ absorbs the credit risk. You just check.
Admin · Dashboard
And your business, at a glance
Sales, margin and active stores — the whole month on one screen.
Why we're chosen: 21 suppliers
A broad supplier network keeps sourcing stable.
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Want to supply products? See our supplier partner program →
Over 4,500 items
From produce to alcohol, everything a restaurant needs.
Produce
Red leaf lettuce, leeks, tomatoes
Seafood
Salmon, tuna, sweet shrimp
Meat
Wagyu sirloin, pork belly, chicken thigh
Rice, noodles & flour
Akitakomachi rice, bibim noodles, potato starch
Prepared & processed foods
Kimchi, grilled chikuwa, swirl fu
Frozen foods
Frozen vegetables, frozen seafood, fries
Seasonings & oils
Sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce
Alcohol
Shochu, sake, beer
Consumables & supplies
Paper goods, chopsticks, containers
Costs & earnings
What you pay, what you keep
You pay HQ only a franchise fee and a monthly fee. The more stores you serve, the more you earn.
1What you pay
Payments to HQ
¥300K
Franchise fee (one-time)
¥80K
Monthly feeIncludes HQ hub use
Royalties ¥0 · Card fees covered by HQ
Other operating costs (monthly estimate)
- Vehicle costs~¥100K
- Labor, etc.Depends on setup
2What you keep (by number of stores)
10 stores served
¥420K
Est. monthly earnings (after monthly fee)
- Monthly sales¥6–7M
- Monthly fee−¥80K
50 stores served
¥2.42M
Est. monthly earnings (after monthly fee)
- Monthly sales¥30–35M
- Monthly fee−¥80K
100 stores served
¥4.92M
Est. monthly earnings (after monthly fee)
- Monthly sales¥60–70M
- Monthly fee−¥80K
3Time you keep
Once deliveries are done,
your day's work is mostly over.
After deliveries, spend time with family or enjoy time for yourself. A way of working that values both income and free time.
* Some days include new sales or customer support. Working hours vary with the number of deliveries, routes and tasks.
* Simulated estimates by number of stores, assuming monthly sales of ¥600K–¥700K and average monthly profit of ¥50K per store, minus the ¥80K monthly HQ fee. Excludes operating costs such as vehicles and labor, the one-time franchise fee, and taxes. Assumes you operate it yourself; hiring staff adds labor costs. Actual earnings vary with sales ability, area and trading terms. All amounts exclude tax.
How to start
Start with one van, in as little as 1 month
Request info
Get our business and earnings model
Free consultation
We propose the right plan
Review & contract
Contract and prep once approved
On-the-job training
Products, sales, delivery (1–2 weeks)
Launch
Ongoing support from HQ
For restaurants
For those who run a restaurant
The KURU MART ordering app is free to use for your restaurant's purchasing.
Explore KURU MART
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions before you consider joining.
QAre there really zero royalties?
Yes. There are no sales-based royalties. Your profit is sales minus expenses such as purchasing costs, the monthly fee and vehicle costs.
QWho pays the card processing fees?
HQ covers all card processing fees. Franchisees pay nothing.
QWhat happens to receivables if a restaurant goes bankrupt?
The service is built on card payment, so a sale is final once payment completes and receivables basically don't arise. Non-card transactions are covered by a deposit system.
QCan I do this without sales experience?
Yes, no experience is fine. However, you'll handle new business, customer support and delivery yourself, so initiative and comfort dealing with people are important. HQ provides sales scripts and proposal materials and joins your first meetings, but the sales work itself is done by the franchisee.
QCan I do this without restaurant industry experience?
Yes. Many people without industry experience are succeeding. We teach all the knowledge and know-how you need in training.
QDo I really not need to hold inventory?
That's right. You only buy what's needed for the day, so there's no inventory. No warehouse or refrigeration is needed either, so you can start without risk.
Questions about starting?
We'll answer them all
Brochures and consultations are free.
No pushy sales. Feel free to just hear us out.
We'll reply as soon as the same day!CEO Jeonggyu Song宋正奎