Sushi Shop
Founded 1998 by French entrepreneurs Gregory Marciano and Herve Louis and now operated by AmRest, with 182 shops in total, 63 of them franchised. Five trade in London. Average site sales exceed £1.3m. Limited hot food means most units can occupy A1 retail space rather than restaurant premises.
About Sushi Shop
Sushi Shop was founded in 1998 by two French entrepreneurs, Gregory Marciano and Herve Louis, and the brand, now operated by AmRest, has circa 94 outlets in France and circa 38 internationally. This includes five in the UK, all in London. There are 182 Sushi Shops in total, of which 119 are equity and 63 franchised. It offers a wide range of Japanese and Californian sushi: sushi, maki, California rolls, spring rolls, sashimi, tartare and more. Christie & Co, which is working with AmRest to seek Sushi Shop franchisees in the UK, said: “Starting from an established base of five manged stores in London, they see an opportunity to
reach at least 40 stores throughout the UK.
Sushi Shop operates in a niche market yet has a wide appeal by providing a fresh, healthy food option that is well suited to all meal categories be it lunch, dinner, snack or occasion dining. We are actively seeking new Sushi Shop partners across the UK.”
Why franchise with Sushi Shop
- Some of the benefits to Sushi Shop franchisees include: appeals to an affluent and aspirational market, is well suited to delivery and take-away; average site sales in excess of £1.3m; range of shop designs from in-house to dine-in restaurant; opportunity for fast expansion in towns and cities throughout the UK; limited hot food so can operate in A1 (retail) space in most cases; and high margins with controllable costs, giving exceptional returns. It also offers a proven business model, expansion and construction support, marketing cooperation, initial and ongoing training, management coaching and supervision, IT and aggregator availability and supply chain access. Partners are sought with a strong local network and knowledge, a proven track record in F&B franchise, the financial capacity to ensure growth, and entrepreneurial mindset and a development and expansion focus. Suitable trade zones in the UK include several Greater London locations as well as Cardiff, Oxford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Bishop’s Stortford, Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Chester, Liverpool, Altrincham, Stockport. Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Ilkley, Harrogate, York, Newcastle upon Tyne, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Belfast and Milton Keynes.
Request franchise information
Your details go straight to the Sushi Shop franchise team. There's no cost to enquire.