TOKYO -- Ramen chain operator Hiday Hidaka likely slurped up around 3.7 billion yen ($31.3 million) in operating profit for the March-November period, a record for the third year running, thanks to strong liquor sales and reduced costs.
The Japanese company's sales apparently grew 5% on the year to slightly more than 28.6 billion yen, with a 4% gain in parent-only operating profit.
