CHAIRMAN, CEO, YOSHIHARU GLOBAL
WHY: Runs Buena Park-based ramen restaurant chain with about a half dozen locations in operation, and ambitious expansion plans.
IN THE NEWS: 6-year-old company, which operates under the corporate name Yoshiharu Global Co. Filed plans for an initial public offering in January. Went public in September. Aiming to have nearly 20 company-owned spots open in near future.
NOTABLE: Yoshiharu is the first ramen-focused chain to go public in the U.S.
