Yoshiharu announces strategic transition to Vestand

Yoshiharu (YOSH) Global plans to change its corporate name to Vestand, and has secured $6M in strategic funding from U.S. and Korean investors to support this transition into a PropTech company. The Company also announced a substantial enhancement of its internal control policy, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and long-term growth as a publicly listed entity. On July 10, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the name change to Vestand, marking its transformation from a traditional restaurant operator into a diversified brand that also includes real estate development and digital asset ventures. The Company has initiated the renaming process, including a symbol change on Nasdaq, which will be publicly announced upon completion. The $6M in strategic capital, funded by U.S. and Korean investors, was executed in March and April of 2024. These funds have supported corporate restructuring, debt repayment, and the successful acquisition of four residential properties in California. The Company aims to raise an additional $30M+ by the first half of 2027, targeting a cumulative $100M in real estate investments. The Company has entered into a collaboration with Good Mood Studio to deploy: AI-powered Automated Valuation Models, Renovation strategies, and A short-term buy-and-resell model. Several projects are expected to yield over 30% Return on Equity, based on the average transaction prices of comparable properties in surrounding areas. In addition, the Company has made an early investment in Wealthrail, a fractional real estate investment platform that integrates digital assetization, including tokenized securities. This strategy blends short-term flipping with long-term hold opportunities, creating a next-generation distributed real estate investment ecosystem. Under the leadership of its CEO and CFO, the Company has launched a new initiative to fortify its internal control framework and embed it into the Company’s corporate culture. With a robust monitoring and audit system now in place, Yoshiharu aims to ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements and to align its governance practices with the expectations of shareholders and the broader market. The enhanced internal control policy was reviewed and formally approved by the Board of Directors on July 10, 2025, and the Company resolved to publicly disclose the initiative in the interest of transparency and accountability.