Karula Co., LTD. operates Japanese style family restaurants in Japan, primarily serving the Tohoku and Northern Kanto regions. The company’s core product offerings include various dining establishments under multiple brands: Japanese-style restaurant Marumatsu and Jushoan; crab specialty restaurant Kani Masamune; pork cutlet restaurant Katsu Gourmet; Japanese soba noodle restaurant Marumatsu; and a low-priced rice bowl and set meal restaurant Rara-tei. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tomiya, Japan, Karula Co., LTD. has a long-standing presence in the restaurant industry. The company was formerly known as Marumatsu Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Karula Co., LTD. in March 1991. Recently, Karula has engaged in an equity buyback program completed in January 2024, reflecting a strategic financial move to enhance shareholder value. The company continues to focus on expanding its footprint within its regional markets while maintaining a diverse portfolio of Japanese cuisine-focused restaurant brands that cater to family dining.