"There's a New John in Town"

Bold Flavors. Fast- Casual. Ready To Scale.

Asian John’s is the breakthrough fast-casual brand you’ve been waiting for. Join our early investors circle and help make it a household name.

Asian John's

The Future
of Asian Food.

Asian John’s will penetrate the fast-casual retail industry by specializing in selling and serving a wide variety of healthy and delicious Asian foods in a clean and comfortable manner around the world.

We enhance fast-casual operations, boosting productivity while managing costs for maximum efficiency.

Our History

Concept born from a 32-year-old family-run Korean BBQ brand.

Timing is Everything

Set to dominate the fast-casual Asian fast food market.

Strength in a Name

Iconic, memorable brand with protected IP and social handles.

The Narrative.

Focused on Bold Flavors, Efficiency, and Storytelling.

Pitch Deck

Rapid regional franchise rollouts.

If I say Papa John’s, what do you think of? If I say Jimmy John’s, what do you think of? If I say Long John Silver’s, what do you think of?

2030 Super Bowl Commercial

There’s a New Sheriff John in Town

Classic Saying

Our commercial takes a play right out of the old Wild Wild West play book.
Smart Spin

A clever twist on the classic saying “There’s
a new Sheriff in town”
Disruption

The John fast-casual restaurant chains are not ready for Asian John’s

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Meet The Team. A blend of culinary expertise, operations leadership, and brand strategy.

3rd-generation restaurateur. Grew family-run Korean BBQ chain. Visionary behind Asian John's.

John Maikke

Founder & CEO

Leads culinary innovation rooted in Korean heritage and pan-Asian flavors. 32+ years in restaurant operations.

Hyon Cha

Co-Founder & Culinary Director

Oversees daily operations, supply chain management, and kitchen efficiency. Reaching annual sales of +90M with Rumi Kitchen.

Michael Cha

Co-Founder & Operations

Trained chef with 6+ years at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Crafts bold flavor profiles for the Asian John's menu.

Kevin Cha

Co-Founder & Executive Chef

Finance executive overseeing budgets, forecasts, and investor reporting. Currently leading capital raise strategy.

Emmanuel Martes

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Ensures IP protection, franchise compliance, and legal structuring.

Kirsten Franklin

Legal & Compliance Advisor

Icon in the QSR space. Supporting brand and franchise strategy.

Wing Lam

Co-Founder of Wahoo’s Fish Taco

Expert in fast-casual operations and growth.

Bobby Shaw

Former Chipotle Executive

Former CIO for global food brands. Guiding tech stack and CRM deployment.

Ron Griffin

Technology & Operations Advisor

Deep expertise in strategy, technology, and community impact.

Lindsey Craft-Goins

Senior Microsoft Leader

Fast Casual Executive Summit

The Perfect Pitch Winner

The Perfect Pitch is a live competition held annually at the Fast Casual Executive Summit. We like to think of it as a “nicer” version of Shark Tank. It’s a launchpad for rising brands looking to grow, connect, and be discovered. Past participants have secured partnerships, investments, and national recognition.

Eight finalists will be selected from among all nominees to pitch live on stage in front of Summit attendees, with audience votes determining who advances to each round—and ultimately, who takes the crown.

Our Vision for the Future

We will establish a strong and recognizable brand presence across multiple sectors. Our vision is to become a household name alongside major industry leaders, with Asian John’s signage visible on highway exits, shopping centers, and sports venues.