Key Facts
• December 25, 2013: First “Ikinari! Steak” store opened in Ginza, Tokyo.
• December 30, 2014: Reached 30 “Ikinari! Steak” locations.
• May 25, 2016: Ranked #1 in restaurant sales growth (Nikkei MJ).
• July 22, 2016: Achieved 100 “Ikinari! Steak” stores.
• February 23, 2017: Opened first “Ikinari! Steak” in New York.
• August 28, 2017: Upgraded to Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section.
• 2017: Pepper Food Service stock price increased 10x in 9 months.
• August 9, 2018: Reached 300 “Ikinari! Steak” stores.
• September 2018: Listed on NASDAQ, later withdrew in June 2019.
• Strategy: Focus on small-cap stocks with potential for 3x growth in one year.
• Author Hiroshi Endo achieved over 1,760% returns on a single stock.
• Book series “Start with $10,000!” surpassed 100,000 copies sold.
Summary
Hiroshi Endo, a successful investor, advocates for small-cap stock concentration as a low-risk, high-return strategy. His approach emphasizes identifying stocks with potential for at least 3x growth within a year, avoiding large-cap stocks and mutual funds. Using this method, Endo achieved significant returns, including a 10x increase in Pepper Food Service stock within nine months. Key milestones include the expansion of “Ikinari! Steak” stores, its NASDAQ listing, and Tokyo Stock Exchange upgrades. Endo’s book series, “Start with $10,000!”, provides practical steps for beginners to replicate his success, focusing on simplicity and actionable strategies. This method is particularly suited for working professionals seeking financial growth without constant market monitoring.
