When Larry Leith decided to open a new restaurant, he had no knowledge of the restaurant business or even being a chef. He also had no idea that his idea would spawn an entirely new type of dinning experience, ‘fast-casual’. 

Larry’s vision was to open a Japanese inspired dining experience that was healthy, and with a fun atmosphere that was somewhere between casual dining and fast food. Nothing like it existed, and everyone thought he was crazy. 

After opening his first Tokyo Joe’s in 1996, Larry now has 30 locations. But Larry’s story doesn’t just stop there. Maybe more impressive is the culture that Larry has developed within Tokyo Joe’s that truly sets him apart. Just walk into any Joe’s and immediately you will see that Larry’s team is not what you might expect. 

He breaks down the stigmas and barriers that other restaurants might have by hiring team members with tattoo’s, piercings and multi-colored hair. Larry believes that it is less about how his team looks and all about their passion to provide their guests with a positive experience. This is Larry’s story.  

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