Brisbane-founded Japanese restaurant group Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen is accelerating its national expansion, with three franchise-owned Perth restaurants set to open within just 10 weeks.

The move marks Motto Motto’s first entry into Western Australia and its fastest-ever launch into a new state. Restaurants will open at Currambine Central in mid-September, Galleria Shopping Centre on 19 November and Midland Gate in late November.

Together, the three restaurants represent more than $2 million in franchisee investment and will create over 80 local jobs.

The expansion comes amid significant growth for Motto Motto, which has grown from five restaurants generating approximately $6 million in annual network sales in 2019 to a network expected to reach 30 restaurants by December 2026 and exceed $60 million in annual retail sales next year.

Chief Operating Officer Matt Fickling said Western Australia represented an important next step for the brand.

“This is not a one-site test of the Perth market. We are entering Western Australia with three restaurants, two experienced multi-site franchise partners and a clear goal to build a network of 10 locations over the next four years.”

Growth is also being supported by stronger performance across Motto Motto’s existing restaurants, with comparable-store sales increasing more than 12% and transactions growing 8.2% in the most recent quarter.

Motto Motto is on track to open 10 new restaurants in 2026, compared with six in 2025, with further openings planned across Queensland and New South Wales.

Looking ahead, the group is building a pipeline of another 10 locations for 2027, while assessing Adelaide as its next potential market and seeking experienced franchise and property partners to support its continued national expansion.