Asian Restaurant Chain Yoshiharu Strengthens Board with Hospitality Industry Expert

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Yoshiharu Global Co (NASDAQ: YOSH) announced the nomination of Jae-Eun Song to its Board of Directors on June 15, 2025. Ms. Song, 46, brings over 15 years of multi-industry experience with particular expertise in hospitality and business operations.

Key background highlights for the new director:

• Currently serves as Manager of Bento Woman since September 2019
• Expertise in catering, restaurant management, and administrative roles
• Bilingual in Korean and English
• Holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Madonna University
• Certified in food safety by the National Restaurant Association

The company confirmed there are no special arrangements regarding Ms. Song's nomination, no family relationships with other executives or board members, and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. As an emerging growth company, Yoshiharu continues to strengthen its leadership team with experienced industry professionals.

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• Appointment of Jae-Eun Song to the board brings valuable hospitality industry expertise with 15+ years of multi-industry experience and relevant food service management background

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• None.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 20, 2025 (June 15, 2025)

Yoshiharu Global Co.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41494		87-3941448
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File No.)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

596 Apollo St.

Brea, CA 92821

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(714) 694-2403

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value		YOSH		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Capital Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 15, 2025, the Board nominated Jae-Eun Song to serve as a director of the Company. There are currently no arrangements or understandings related to the nomination of Ms. Song. There are no family relationships among any of the Company’s executive officers, members of the Board and Ms. Song, and there are no transactions that require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Below is biographical information about Ms. Song:

Jae Eun Song (46)

Jae Eun Song is an experienced hospitality and business operations professional with over 15 years of multi-industry experience. Ms. Song has been a Manager of Bento Woman, Inc., a catering company, since September 2019. She has demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure environments, particularly in catering, restaurant management, and administrative roles. A bilingual communicator (Korean and English), she brings significant skills in team coordination, QuickBooks, and customer relations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Madonna University and is certified in food safety by the National Restaurant Association.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, statements regarding our position to execute on our growth strategy, and our ability to expand our leadership position. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, expectations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, future performance, other statements that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in, or suggested by, these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our filings with the SEC including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent reports we file with the SEC from time to time, which can be found on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 20, 2025

YOSHIHARU GLOBAL CO.
By:	/s/ John Oh
Name:	James Chae
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

Who is the new director nominated to YOSH's board in June 2025?

Jae-Eun Song was nominated to serve as a director of Yoshiharu Global Co. on June 15, 2025. She is a 46-year-old hospitality and business operations professional with over 15 years of multi-industry experience, currently serving as Manager of Bento Woman, Inc. since September 2019.

What is Jae-Eun Song's professional background and experience for YOSH's board position?

Jae-Eun Song brings over 15 years of multi-industry experience, particularly in catering, restaurant management, and administrative roles. She is bilingual in Korean and English, skilled in team coordination, QuickBooks, and customer relations. She holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Madonna University and is certified in food safety by the National Restaurant Association.

Are there any related party transactions or family relationships between YOSH's new director and existing management?

No. The 8-K filing explicitly states there are no family relationships among any of the Company's executive officers, members of the Board and Ms. Song, and there are no transactions that require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

When did YOSH file this 8-K and what was the event date?

Yoshiharu Global Co. (YOSH) filed the 8-K on June 20, 2025, reporting an event that occurred on June 15, 2025, regarding the nomination of a new director to the company's board.

Is YOSH considered an emerging growth company?

Yes, YOSH is classified as an emerging growth company as indicated by the checked box in the filing. The company has not elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards.