Key facts
- Katsuya opened its first Philippine location in Metro Manila in late September.
- Arclands aims to reach 100 international stores by 2027.
Arclands, the operator of the tonkatsu pork cutlet restaurant chain Katsuya, has opened its first location in the Philippines. The move comes as domestic operations struggle, with the company looking to Southeast Asia's growing dining demand for international expansion. Katsuya’s first Philippine store opened in Metro Manila in late September. Arclands aims to establish 100 overseas locations by 2027, using the Philippines as a foothold for its international business turnaround.