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Ramen is a Japanese dish that can be made with a variety of broth and noodles, served with proteins and vegetables. Over the five years to 2024, ramen has surged in popularity, first introduced to the US via the popularity of instant ramen packets for at-home preparation. Demand grew and became particularly high as Japanese cuisine has rapidly expanded in popularity among young demographics. Since then, many high-quality ramen restaurants have opened in the US, offering both traditional and gourmet interpretations. Over the last few years, revenue for ramen restaurants is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1.5% to $1.6 billion.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.6bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Ramen Restaurants in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Shio ramen, Tonkotsu ramen and Miso ramen. Shio ramen is the largest segment of the Ramen Restaurants in the US.
Shoyu ramen is simple and savory
Ramen restaurants specialize in preparing a specific type of Japanese noodles in a variety of broths.
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NAICS 722511 - Ramen Restaurants in the US
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Ramen restaurants can increase profit by expanding their menus and offering other dishes and beverages. Using gourmet ingredients can also yield a higher markup and profit.
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The market size of the Ramen Restaurants in the US industry in United States is $1.6bn in 2024.
There are 1,434 businesses in the Ramen Restaurants in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Ramen Restaurants in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Ramen Restaurants in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
Preparing and serving ramen bowls and Preparing and serving other dishes and sides are part of the Ramen Restaurants in the US industry.
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Ramen Restaurants in the US industry in United States.