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Japan's Biggest Motorcycle Retailer Just Got Bought By Bain Capital, Oh Great

Let's say it's your dream to start a motorcycle shop, and through a lot of hard work and determination, you're able to pull it off. That's how the company now known as Red Baron Group first started in Japan, all the way back in 1972.

Originally formed as Yamaha Auto Center in Okazaki City, in the intervening years, it both expanded to over 300 locations nationwide, and also changed its name to Red Baron Group. At the end of 2023, it reported having nearly 2,500 employees among its ranks, throughout its various locations and offices. 

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