HachiBan

HachiBan
Originally uploaded by Tedori.

One of the many successful chains of raamen restaurants in Japan and other places (Thailand, for example.) They have about 120 stores in-country and franchises are available. If you have the $300,000 necessary. (By the way, the hobby of the man in charge of franchises is gardening and golf.) This photo was snapped at 6:00 PM. Notice the lack of cars in the parking lot (and no, there aren't more hidden off to the side.) It's too early for dinner for most people in this burg; they're on their way. In about 45 minutes this place will be packed. (The cook is trimming the shrubbery in her spare time.)