YO! are already the UK's number 1 sushi brand with 53 high street restaurants, but we are constantly looking for new ways to reach customers, so we have created YO! Sushi retail kiosks.
You can choose to be a single kiosk owner/operator OR you can invest in multiple kiosk locations, the choice is yours!
There are hundreds of YO! & Panku, located in Tesco and Asda supermarkets up and down the country, all of which are being franchised, so there is bound to be several operating in and around your home town, or just a short distance away.
Why YO!?
This isn't starting from scratch. It's stepping into a proven, high volume food brand.
Part of The Wonderfield Group
500+ million sushi trays sold annually
9,000+ kiosks globally
Established UK presence with 360+ YO! kiosks
Trusted retail partnerships including Tesco, with 4000 daily in store customers
We've already built the demand. You bring the drive.
About YO!
Founded in 1997 YO! sushi kiosks were, inspired by Japanese street food and the trend for “kaiten” sushi, or conveyor belt sushi, where freshly prepared sushi dishes were passed around on a belt, allowing diners to select their own dishes.
The first YO! sushi restaurant was established in London, making an impact on the novel way of serving food, as well as popularising Japanese cuisine.
The brand has now expanded across the globe, with over 70 restaurants across 10 countries, and has a distinctive and recognisable brand identity, that combines Japanese youth culture, bright, colourful designs, and fresh tasting dishes inspired by Japanese cuisine.
YO! sushi kiosk franchise.
YO! are already the UK's number 1 sushi brand with 53 famous high street restaurants, but they are constantly looking for new ways to reach their customers, so they created YO! Sushi retail kiosks.
The YO! Kiosks serve restaurant quality Sushi and Japanese street food inside Tesco stores across the UK.
Join the strong kiosks team and pioneer the new YO! kiosk concept, bringing restaurant quality sushi and sensational street food to a supermarket near you.
The YO! Sushi opportunity
Run your own YO! sushi kiosk with a captive supermarket audience and daily footfall.
A tried and tested concept with proven revenue
A huge pool of already loyal & happy customers
Guaranteed business from day one
Excellent growth potential
No outfitting costs, no equipment fees, no expensive leases
Low start-up costs, no equipment fees, no expensive leases
Exceptional training & support from the best in the industry
Your customers
In 2023, Tesco’s UK market share was 27.3%, which means over 25% of all people who regularly visit a supermarket walk past a YO! sushi kiosk every time they go shopping. A great number stop and buy the YO! products, a number which is growing all the time. A typical supermarket sees an average of 4,000 customers per day so, in any given area, that is 10s of thousands of potential customers every week.
With a YO! kiosk franchise, you won’t need to start up, but you’ll have plenty of opportunities to build up!
The Training
You’ll also receive a comprehensive training programme designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to make your new business a success.
The training takes place over the course of 4 weeks (depending on your experience) well in advance of you taking on your new kiosk. You’ll also have one-week academy training from the very best in our organisation, followed by one to two-weeks of practical training in a kiosk near to your location.
Ongoing coaching in operations, product and customer experience
Business management tools for day-to-day performance
No late nights. No guesswork. Just a clear system that works.
Your Investment
YO! will discuss the exact cost with you when you contact them about the location you have in mind, but you can expect to pay from:
£5,000 plus VAT per kiosk
3-Year agreement, with option to renew and expand to multiple sites
Who are the YO! sushi kiosk franchise looking for?
YO! are looking for franchisees who will bring energy and the right mindset.
We are looking for people who are:
Hands-on and ready to be in-kiosk full time
Experienced in the kitchen, if you've got sushi experience, even better
Passionate about food and customer experience
Commercially aware and motivated by performance.
Your Next Steps
If you like what you have seen so far and are considering joining the YO! sushi kiosk franchise network then please complete the form below.
The team looks forward to talking to you about what YO! do, and how they can help you to build your own successful and rewarding business.
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