Jonathan's (Japanese: ジョナサン) is a restaurant chain in Japan. The chain is a family-oriented business[1] that serves both American and Japanese cuisine. Jonathan's is owned by Skylark Holdings.[2][3][4][5]
History
editThe first restaurant was opened in 1980.[6] The original plan was for it to sell coffee and snacks, but it ended up becoming a family style restaurant. The first restaurant was opened in Nerima, Tokyo. In 1986, they offered an IPO and by 1987, had 100 locations. They opened their 200th location in 1997 and then opened their 300th location in 2000, but currently have around 274 locations.[7] They have over 20 locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Kanagawa, Saitama and Nagano.[8]
Description
editJonathan's offers dine-in, takeout and home delivery options.[9][10] The restaurant features breakfast, lunch and dinner items ranging from pizza, wine, pancakes, seafood, beef and parfait.[11][12][13][14][15]
Jonathan's offers free wi-fi and charging stations.[16] It allows customers to order via touchscreen.[17]
Jonathan's has also banned smoking inside of the restaurant.[18] Some locations of the restaurant are open 24 hours a day.[19]
In popular culture
editThe restaurant was featured on TV Tokyo's Dekamori Hunter television show in 2020.[20]
A restaurant modeled on a Jonathan's location (corrupted to "Jonny's") appears in the anime series Toradora!.[21][22]
Hirohiko Araki, creator of the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure manga franchise, has stated that the eponymous "Jojo" line of protagonists from the Joestar family was partially derived from a local Jonathan's restaurant where he and his editor would often hold meetings.
References
edit- ^ Nikkei torendi, publisher: Nikkei Hōmu Shuppansha, published: 2008
- ^ ファミリーレストラン「ジョナサン 秋葉原駅前店」が、2月7日より営業中！ 産直コミュニティレストラン「Japan Kitchen AKIBA」跡地 [The family restaurant "Jonathan Akihabara Ekimae Branch" is open from February 7th! The former site of the farm-fresh community restaurant “Japan Kitchen AKIBA”] (in Japanese), Akiba-Souken, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ Fodor's Tokyo, publisher: Fodor's Food Publications, published: 2011
- ^ The Rough Guide to Tokyo, publisher: Rough Guides, published: 2011
- ^ "Jonathan's Family Restaurant: Ideal Meals For All Types And Ages". 28 November 2017.
- ^ 「ジョナサン」再建に登板 「5年で上場」と社員鼓舞 [“Jonathan” takes the lead in rebuilding, encouraging employees to go public in five years] (in Japanese), Nikkei, 2018, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ ジョナサン、「ファミレスの雄」40周年に迎えた岐路 「都心」「女子会」強みにコロナ直撃...復活の道はあるか？ [Jonathan, "Family restaurant male" 40th anniversary crossroads "City center" "Women's association" strengths directly hit by corona ... Is there a way to revive?] (in Japanese), J-Cast, 2020, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ Kanda, Hiroharu (2019), 「おひとり様」、ファミレスでも欠かせぬ客層に ["One person", an indispensable customer base for family restaurants] (in Japanese), Nikkei, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ ジョナサンの宅配がママ達に大人気！そのお得な利用方法とは？ [Jonathan's home delivery is very popular with moms! What is the best way to use it?] (in Japanese), Kajidore, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ 【柏市】悲報。2023年1月9日（月）ファミリーレストラン「ジョナサン 柏駅前店」が閉店します [[Kashiwa City] Sad news. January 9, 2023 (Monday) Family restaurant "Jonathan Kashiwa Ekimae store" will be closed] (in Japanese), Kashiwa Goguynet, 2023, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ 【ジョナサンは腹ペコさんを応援します！】 "ビーフ"と"シーフード"のWマウンテンを登頂せよ - 「よくばりダイニング」フェア開催 - [[Jonathan cheers for Mr. Hungry! ] Climb the W Mountain of “Beef” and “Seafood”-“Yokubari Dining” Fair Held-] (in Japanese), At Press, 2018, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ 旬の桃がたっぷり！ジョナサンの「限定パンケーキ」が贅沢すぎた！ [Plenty of seasonal peaches! Jonathan's "limited pancake" was too luxurious!] (in Japanese), BuzzFeed, 2020, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ ファミレスは危機に陥っている!? サイゼリヤとガストで明暗が分かれたワケ [The family restaurant is in crisis!?] (in Japanese), IT Media, 2022, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ ジョナサンで年末年始にぴったりの"スペシャルな洋食"4品が新登場する... [Jonathan's "Winter Carefully Selected Beef & Seafood" fair featuring 4 new "special Western dishes"] (in Japanese), PR Times, 2022, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ "[Jonathan] "Jonaval" is back with a power up due to its popularity! Expanded appetizer and alcohol menu!". 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Gust, Jonathan's 'single box seats' in nomad worker's heaven?". 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Gusto, Bamiyan, Jonathan and more now accept tablet orders". 21 February 2020.
- ^ "All stores, including Skylark HD and Gusto, are non-smoking. Smoking ban at restaurants, what is the situation at major stores?".
- ^ Nelson's Directory of Investment Research, publisher: Nelson, published: 2010
- ^ How many items will it cost? Dekamori Hunter (in Japanese), TV Tokyo, 2020, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ "Real existing places of Toradora". YOUinJapan.net.
- ^ Tora Dora! Scene2 (Regular ed.). CD Japan. Retrieved 2024-01-24.