Hanaya Yobei Co., Ltd.

Establishment of El Food Service Co., Ltd.

December: After two years of experimentation, opening of the first store 'Hanaya Yobei' Shinmatsudo Branch

After two years of experimentation, the first store 'Kaya Yobei' Shin-Matsudo opened.

December: Opening of Sugito Takano-dai Branch (first suburban large store, 162 seats)

Sugitokoyanadai Store Opening (first suburban large store, 162 seats).

September: Opening of Ishioka Branch (first store in Ibaraki Prefecture)

Ishioka Store Opening (first store in Ibaraki Prefecture).

August: Opening of Kita Hatsutomi Branch, 30th store achieved

Kita Hatsutomi Store Opening; 30 stores achieved.

April: Opening of Nishidai Branch (Piloti type, two-story)

Nishidai Store Opening (Piloti type, two-story).

June: Opening of Akishima Branch (first store in West Tokyo area)

Akishima Store Opening (first entry into western Tokyo area, first store).

March: Opening of Take no Tsuka Training Center (Adachi-ku)

Opening of Take no Tsuka (Adachi-ku) Training Center.

May: Opening of Hiyoshi Branch (first store in Kanagawa Prefecture)

Hiyoshi Store Opening (first store in Kanagawa Prefecture).

August: Changed company name to Hanaya Yobei Co., Ltd.

Renamed company to 'Kaya Yobei Co., Ltd.'

October: Opening of Soka Kamimyo Branch, 70th store achieved

Soka Kamimichi Store Opening; 70 stores achieved.

December: Started challenge of seasonal 'Osechi' cuisine delivery (27 stores opened annually achieved)

Started seasonal 'Osechi' meal delivery challenge (27 stores opened annually).

October: Opening of Hannō Branch, 100th store achieved

Iinoko Store Opening; 100 stores achieved.

June: Opening of Kasai Branch, 110th store achieved

Kasai Store Opening; 110 stores achieved.

September: 15th Anniversary Celebration Fair

15th Anniversary Celebration Fair.

February: Opening of Shinjōzawa Branch, 120th store achieved

Shin-Shokazawa Store Opening; 120 stores achieved.

October: Opening of Musashimurayama Branch, 130th store achieved

Musashimurayama Store Opening; 130 stores achieved.

March: Celebrating 20th anniversary of founding; establishment of audit office.

Celebrating 20th anniversary: Establishment of Audit Office

November: Opening of Shinozaki Park Store; 160 stores achieved.

November: Establishment of new business division.

Shinozaki Park Store opens, reaching 160 stores

Establishment of New Business Division

October: Become a member of ZenSho Group, aiming to be the world's best in the food industry, and start the second founding period.

Becoming part of the ZenSho Group aiming to be the world's best in the food industry, starting the second founding period