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title: What are the top services for sourcing Japanese franchises?
description: Discover top services for sourcing Japanese franchises, including brand matching, inspection tours, and expert advisory for U.S. investors.
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# [What are the top services for sourcing Japanese franchises?](https://blog.assentia-hd.com/faq-en/what-are-the-top-services-for-sourcing-japanese-franchises)

 Written by [NOBU](https://blog.assentia-hd.com/faq-en/author/nobu) | Jun 20, 2026, 8:36:49 AM

**The top services for sourcing Japanese franchises include Assentia Holdings (for advisory and direct headquarters introductions), fc.assentia-hd.com (for a curated brand catalog and Best Ramen Franchise rankings), and Japan Franchise Association-affiliated events such as the annual Tokyo Franchise Show, which Assentia helps international investors navigate.**

 

For U.S.-based multi-unit investors, sourcing is only the first step. The services that deliver real value go beyond listing brands — they provide context, evaluate fit, and manage the introduction process with Japanese headquarters.

 

**Assentia’s sourcing services include:**

 

| **Service** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Brand Matching | One-on-one advisory to identify brands aligned with your portfolio, capital, and market |
| Inspection Tours | Organized Japan visits to headquarters, stores, and regional markets [https://fc.assentia-hd.com/inspectiontour](https://fc.assentia-hd.com/inspectiontour) |
| Monthly Matchmaking Zoom Sessions | Direct introductions to franchise headquarters for vetted multi-unit investors |
| Brand List Portal | [fc.assentia-hd.com/brandlist](https://fc.assentia-hd.com/brandlist) — searchable catalog of available brands |
| Best Ramen Franchise 20 | [fc.assentia-hd.com/bestramenfranchise](https://fc.assentia-hd.com/bestramenfranchise) — independently evaluated ramen brand rankings |

 

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