History
History of the Yoshinoya Holdings Group
The value we deliver through our particular focus on taste since our founding, as well as Yoshinoya’s evolution, has been well-received by people across borders and generations.
Through the development of multiple branches while utilizing knowhow from all Group companies, we will create employment not only in Japan but also in local regions and spread the taste of convenient Japanese cuisine to the world.
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Yoshinoya Holdings
History of the Yoshinoya Holdings
Yoshinoya Holdings
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- 1899
- The family-run store Yoshinoya opens in the fish market in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
- 1958
- Mizuho Matsuda succeeds his father as president and establishes YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. with capital of ¥1 million in order to pursue the beef bowl restaurant business. (Dec. 27)
- 1973
- YOSHINOYA USA, INK. is established in Denver, Colorado, in order to procure beef.
- 1977
- YOSHINOYA WEST INC. is established in the U.S.
- 1980
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. files for corporate reorganization proceedings.
- 1983
- The reorganization plan is approved. Saison Group invests in YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. and YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. relaunches its business operations with capital of ¥500 million.
- 1987
- Repayment of reorganization claims amounting to ¥10 billion is completed earlier than the initial plan.
TAIWAN YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. a joint venture, is established.
- 1988
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. merges with D&C Co., Ltd. the operator of Dunkin Donuts Japan, and the corporate name is changed to YOSHINOYA D&C CO., LTD.
- 1990
- YOSHINOYA D&C CO., LTD. stock is approved by the Japan Securities Dealers Association for over-the-counter trading.
- 1996
- The number of Yoshinoya restaurants in Japan reaches 500.
- 1998
- YOSHINOYA D&C CO., LTD. withdraws from the Dunkin Donuts business. Planned openings of Yoshinoya restaurants in Japan are completed.
- 2000
- YOSHINOYA D&C CO., LTD. stock is listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
KYOTARU CO., LTD. becomes a consolidated subsidiary.
- 2001
- The total number of Yoshinoya restaurants in Japan and overseas reaches 1,000.
- 2004
- A ban on imports of U.S. beef to Japan causes a temporary suspension of gyudon sales.
The number of Yoshinoya restaurants in Japan tops 1,000.
- 2005
- KYUSHU YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. becomes a subsidiary.
- 2006
- Hanamaru, Inc. becomes a consolidated subsidiary.
Gyudon sales are relaunched in Japan upon the resumption of imports of US beef.
- 2008
- Don Co., Ltd. becomes a consolidated subsidiary (company name changed to "ARCMEAL Co., Ltd." in 2015).
- 2010
- Shanghai Yoshinoya and Hanamaru open stores at Shanghai Expo.
- 2011
- Opened Yoshinoya in Bangkok, Thailand.
Establishment of the Group Product Division
- 2012
- Topped 500 overseas Yoshinoya restaurant locations.
- 2014
- ASIA YOSHINOYA INTERNATIONAL SDN.BHD. is established to supervise the business
operations in countries in ASEAN region.
- 2015
- YOSHINOYA China Holdings Co., Ltd. is established to supervise the business operations in CHINA region.
Kyotaru open store at Milan Expo.
- 2016
- YOSHINOYA HOLDINGS GROUP reaches 3,000 stores in Japan and overseas.
Establishment of the Group Administration Division
Establishment of the Group Finance and Accounting Division
- 2018
- The number of Yoshinoya Stores has achieved 2,000, domestic and overseas combined.
- 2020
- Transferred all shares of ARCMEAL Co.,Ltd. to Anrakutei CO., LTD.
- 2021
- Transferred all shares of KYOTARU CO., LTD. to FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES LTD.
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Yoshinoya
History of the Yoshinoya
Yoshinoya
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- 1899
- The family-run store Yoshinoya opens in the fish market in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
- 1926
- Yoshinoya moves to Tsukiji to coincide with the relocation of the fish market from Nihonbashi to Tsukiji
- 1958
- Mizuho Matsuda succeeds his father as president and establishes YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. with capital of ¥1 million in order to pursue the beef bowl restaurant business. (Dec. 27)
- 1968
- Shop opening in Shinbashi, aiming to become a domestic chain
- 1991
- Launch of “Tokumori” beef bowl (Extra-large beef bowl)
- 1993
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. establishes a new subsidiary (Hokkaido Yoshinoya).
- 1996
- Establishment of 500th store
- 1997
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. establishes a new subsidiary (Okinawa Yoshinoya).
- 1998
- Planned openings of Yoshinoya restaurants in Japan are completed.
- 2001
- The total number of Yoshinoya restaurants in Japan and overseas reaches 1,000.
- 2004
- Prohibition of beef imports from the U.S.; cancellation of beef bowl sales
- 2006
- Ban on beef imports lifted; subsequent return of beef bowl sales
- 2007
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. establishes a new subsidiary (Shikoku Yoshinoya).
- 2009
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. establishes a new subsidiary (Nakanihon Yoshinoya).
- 2010
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. establishes a new subsidiary (Kitanihon Yoshinoya).
- 2013
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. establishes a new subsidiary (Nishinihon Yoshinoya).
Sale of beef sukiyaki set
- 2015
- YOSHINOYA CO., LTD. establishes a new subsidiary(Kansai Yoshinoya).
Sale of barley rice set with grated yam and beef
- 2017
- Release of “Salacia beef,” the first food with Functional Claims labeling by a restaurant chain
- 2018
- The number of Yoshinoya Stores has achieved 2,000, domestic and overseas combined.
- 2019
- 120th anniversary of founding
Started switching to new service model “Cooking & Comfort”
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Hanamaru
History of the Hanamaru
Hanamaru
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- 2000
- Opening of first Hanamaru in Takamatsu
- 2004
- Operation of largest domestic plant in Shizuoka
- 2006
- Joined Yoshinoya Holdings Group
- 2013
- Introduction of Hanamaru’s dietary fiber noodles into all shops
- 2016
- Reform and automation of the noodle production line of the Chiba plant
- 2019
- Reached over 500 stores domestically.
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