Join us in bringing MERCY’s delicious vegan food to more people.

MERCY Vegan Factory is a vegan restaurant brand with its flagship restaurant in the Tanimachi 9-chome area of Osaka.
Our Osaka flagship restaurant is certified under Japan’s JAS 0026 standard for the management of restaurants serving vegetarian or vegan food.
With a 4.8-star rating on Google Reviews and high praise on HappyCow, a global platform for finding vegan and vegetarian restaurants, MERCY has earned recognition and trust from customers in Japan and around the world.
Since opening our first restaurant in June 2022, we have steadily expanded our reach and strengthened the MERCY brand.
Our dream is to make delicious vegan food accessible to people throughout Japan.
By making delicious vegan food part of everyday life for more people, we hope to support healthier and more fulfilling lives, help address environmental challenges, and create a better future for people, animals, and the planet.
To bring this vision to life, we are looking for franchise partners who share our philosophy and values.

Since its founding in 1997, Easy Link Co., Ltd., the company behind MERCY Vegan Factory, has supported numerous entrepreneurs and business owners through business consulting.
The MERCY franchise model draws on this extensive consulting experience, together with practical expertise in business operations and financial management.
“Someday, I want to open my own cafe.”
“I want to run a restaurant, but I’m not sure I can do it on my own.”
“As a business owner, I want to understand the initial costs and how I might recover my investment.”
For people with aspirations and concerns like these, we provide a comprehensive support system to help them take the first step with confidence and manage their business with peace of mind after opening.

Above all, we take pride in the taste of our food.
Guided by our motto, “If it’s not delicious, it’s not MERCY,” our menu has been carefully developed and refined in collaboration with experienced chefs and pastry chefs.
Our dishes have earned high praise not only from vegans, but also from customers with no particular dietary restrictions.

Many people involved in MERCY, including chefs at our flagship restaurant and existing franchise owners,
are not vegan themselves.
Our franchise support team provides training and ongoing guidance on vegan food and restaurant operations.
We also handle all menu development, so you don’t need to create anything from scratch. This allows you to focus entirely on running your store with peace of mind.

Driven by growing health awareness, the increasing number of international visitors to Japan, and greater concern for the environment, the vegan market continues to expand both in Japan and around the world. It is a field in which continued demand is expected, offering strong potential for stable business growth.
With a MERCY franchise, you can enter this growing market while contributing to a more sustainable society through the provision of food made without animal-derived ingredients. By reducing environmental impact and promoting more sustainable food choices, MERCY franchise owners can pursue both business profitability and meaningful social impact.
MERCY has expanded its franchise network with a variety of locations, including the Kyoto Station area and Bakuro-machi in Osaka.

Located just a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this hidden-gem location has welcomed many guests since opening in September 2024, particularly international visitors to Japan.

2Opened in late January 2026, this vegan ramen specialty restaurant has continued to receive consistently high ratings.
Based on your preferred store concept and the demand in your target area, a dedicated member of our franchise support team will provide a detailed explanation and answer your questions.

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Visit a MERCY store in person and experience the atmosphere, daily operations, and customer response firsthand.

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Once the agreement is signed, we will begin preparing for your opening together, working closely with you every step of the way.

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Based on our accumulated data, our experts will recommend locations with strong business potential. Our head office will provide full support throughout the process, from selecting the right area to choosing the right property.

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We provide step-by-step training in everything you need to prepare for opening, including cooking, customer service, store operations, and social media. No prior food-service experience is required.

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On opening day, members of our head office team will be on-site to support store operations. We will also continue to provide ongoing support after your store opens.

Our representative will clearly explain the franchise requirements, initial costs, support services, and the steps leading up to opening your store.
No previous experience in the food-service industry is required. If you enjoy food and interacting with people, we would be happy to hear from you.
You also do not need to have extensive knowledge of vegan food. If you are even a little interested, you are more than welcome to contact us.
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