Kozosushi Co., LTD. announced that it will enter the ramen chain business. The move comes as the company has been looking at a new source of revenue due to weakening demand for takeaway sushi amid escalating competition from conveyor-belt sushi outlets and convenience stores. Kozosushi will open its first ramen store in January 2015, planning to expand to 50 outlets by June, 2015.

The company will utilize its existing outlets, distribution channels and human resources.