Wagamama Opens U.S. Headquarters in Tampa, Florida

TAMPA, Fla. British Asian-inspired restaurant chain Wagamama, owned by The Restaurant Group (TRG), has officially announced the opening of its new North American headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

The new office will oversee all U.S. and Canadian operations, including franchise development, marketing, supply chain, and brand expansion across the region.

The decision to base the headquarters in Tampa was driven by Florida’s business-friendly environment, zero state personal income tax, lower operating costs, and the city’s rapidly growing food and hospitality sector.

Wagamama currently operates more than 30 locations across the United States, primarily through franchise partners, with ambitious plans to double its footprint in the coming years.

“This is a major milestone for Wagamama in North America,” said a TRG spokesperson. “Tampa offers the perfect combination of talent, infrastructure, and cost advantages to support our aggressive growth plans in the U.S. market.”

The move aligns with a broader trend of international restaurant and retail brands establishing or expanding their U.S. headquarters in Florida and Texas to capitalize on favorable tax policies and economic incentives.