Funding to Support Company's Entry into the Real Estate Investment and Development Sector
BUENA PARK, Calif., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yoshiharu Global Co. (NASDAQ: YOSH) (the "Company"), today announced that it has secured a $4.4 million investment from the Open Innovation Fund, an overseas investment fund. The funding will primarily be used to support Yoshiharu's expansion into real estate investment and development, as the company seeks to establish a new growth engine beyond its core restaurant operations.
Alongside ongoing efforts to restructure its existing food and beverage business for improved profitability, Yoshiharu is pursuing a long-term strategy to transition toward an asset-backed revenue model. This investment marks a key milestone in that transformation, strengthening the company's financial foundation and diversifying its portfolio.
The convertible note (the "Note") will carry a 7.0% annual interest rate, a 3-year maturity, and will be secured by a subordinated lien on the Company's interest in any real property acquired with the proceeds of the Note.
Ji-Won Kim, CEO of Yoshiharu, commented, "This investment is more than just capital - it represents a meaningful step in Yoshiharu's evolution as a company," said Ji-Won Kim, CEO of Yoshiharu Global. "We look forward to creating long-term value through strategic expansion and a renewed focus on sustainable growth."
About Yoshiharu Global Co.
Yoshiharu is a fast-growing restaurant operator expanding into the real estate investment and development sector. Specializing in Japanese ramen, Yoshiharu gained recognition as a leading ramen restaurant in Southern California within six months of its 2016 debut and has continued to expand its top-notch restaurant service across Southern California and Las Vegas, currently owning and operating 15 restaurants.
For more information, please visit www.yoshiharuramen.com.
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MZ North America
YOSH@mzgroup.us
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