TV Asahi to broadcast drama about legendary employees saving companies

The TV Asahi program ‘Densetsu no Shain’ (Legendary Employee) will broadcast a dramatized reenactment of true stories featuring employees who transformed their companies. The episode focuses on a major yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) chain that achieved a V-shaped recovery after a period of declining sales.

A key employee in the story worked to introduce rare meat cuts to an all-you-can-eat menu. Despite facing challenges regarding price negotiations, processing costs, and corporate skepticism regarding profitability, the employee utilized a unique idea to overcome these obstacles and save the chain from crisis.

The program also features a segment titled ‘Legendary Inspiration Quiz,’ which highlights various successful product developments, including an award-winning natto tray design, a popular chicken product created by a second-year employee, and a strategic update that significantly boosted sales for a staple snack.