| 1958-01 |
It all began when founder Eiichi Mimori opened 'Ootoya Shokudo' in Ikebukuro, Tokyo (now Ikebukuro East Exit Store). The business was unique with a uniform price of 50 yen for all items, and it was supported by over a thousand customers daily, earning the nickname '50 Yen Diner.' |
| 1958-01 |
Founded: January 1958 |
| 1979-01 |
Following Eiichi Mimori's death, his eldest son, Hisami Mimori, inherited the business. |
| 1983-05 |
To expand the 'Ootoya' brand of Japanese and Western cuisine, Hisami Mimori established Ootoya Co., Ltd. in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, with a capital of 3 million yen. |
| 1983-05 |
Established: May 1983 |
| 2001-08 |
Shares were registered on the Japan Securities Dealers Association's over-the-counter market. |
| 2003-03 |
The first franchise store, 'Ootoya Gohan-dokoro Meguro Gonnosuke-zaka Store,' was opened by an external corporation. |
| 2005-01 |
BETAGRO OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. opened its first store in Thailand. |
| 2006-05 |
Taiwan Ootoya Co., Ltd. opened its first store in Taiwan. |
| 2008-06 |
PT. OOTOYA INDONESIA opened its first store in the Republic of Indonesia. |
| 2008-07 |
Hong Kong Ootoya Limited opened its first store in Hong Kong. |
| 2009-06 |
OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. opened its first store in the Republic of Singapore. |
| 2010-03 |
The headquarters was relocated to Nakacho, Musashino, Tokyo. |
| 2010-03 |
A total of 513 million yen was raised through the issuance of 600,000 new shares via public offering and an additional 100,000 shares through a third-party allotment with over-allotment. |
| 2010-04 |
Shares were listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange (JASDAQ Market) following the merger of Jasdaq Securities Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 2010-10 |
Shares were listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange JASDAQ (Standard) following the integration of the Hercules Market, JASDAQ Market, and NEO Market. |
| 2011-08 |
All shares of BETAGRO OOTOYA (THAILAND) CO., LTD. held by the company were transferred to CENTRAL RESTAURANTS GROUP. |
| 2011-12 |
OOTOYA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. was consolidated as a subsidiary following additional share acquisition. |
| 2012-04 |
Established OTY Shoku Life Research Institute, a company engaged in food education business. |
| 2012-04 |
AMERICA OOTOYA INC. opened its first store in New York, United States. |
| 2012-06 |
Ootoya (Shanghai) Catering Management Co., Ltd. opened Shanghai Store No.1. |
| 2012-09 |
Sold all shares of Taiwan Ootoya Co., Ltd. to FamilyMart Co., Ltd. and concluded an area franchise agreement with the company. |
| 2013-07 |
Fully acquired Ootoya (Shanghai) Catering Management Co., Ltd. |
| 2013-12 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ (Standard) following the integration of the Osaka Securities Exchange's cash market into the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| 2014-03 |
Concluded an area franchise agreement across China with FamilyMart Co., Ltd. |
| 2014-10 |
Established Osaka Office to strengthen store development in the Kansai area. |
| 2015-07 |
OOTOYA MESA opened its first store in Vietnam, the OOTOYA MESA Plaza store. |
| 2019-02 |
Received certification as a |
| 2019-07 |
Established OOTOYA NJ L.L.C. (currently a consolidated subsidiary) in New Jersey, USA. |
| 2020-11-04 |
At the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on November 4, the company was approved to become a subsidiary through a shareholder proposal by Colowide Co., Ltd., which owns 46.7% of the company's common stock. |
| 2021-02 |
Relocated the headquarters to Kitayuki, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. |
| 2022-04 |
Due to a review of market classification by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, transitioned from JASDAQ (Standard) to the Standard Market. |
