May 18, 2013

YO! Sushi

YO!Sushi Coming Soon Along the Mid-Atlantic Corridor
Denver is the best large market for quick service growth potential.
The Growth 40
January 2013

Our third-annual report singles out the top large, medium, and small markets in the U.S.
Canada-based Freshii established roots in the U.S. with its fresh food focus.
Foreign Exchange
December 2012

Domestic brands are turning their attention to international markets, opening the door for foreign brands to make inroads in the U.S.
Can UK Brand Conquer Sushi?

The stereotypical mom and pop sushi restaurant is dimly lit and darkly paneled. YO!Sushi is not a stereotypical mom and pop sushi restaurant. Brightly lit and colorfully decorated with reds, oranges, and warm cedar, the successful U.K. restaurant chain, which opened its first U.S. location...

The 5 in 5
June 2012

In the highly competitive restaurant industry, where innovation reigns, a lot can happen in the span of half a decade. Five years ago, the quick-serve industry was a different place. Five Guys was mostly a regional player and the better-burger category had yet to explode. Chipotle started making...

YO!Sushi Readies for US Debut, Growth in 2012

London-based YO!Sushi signed its first U.S. franchisee in 2011 and the company is piggybacking on that success for 2012.

YO!Sushi will open its first two American locations this year in Washington, D.C. with leases signed for at least one additional location. The company also plans to...

To Boost Productivity, Yo! Sushi Heads to the Cloud

Fast-food chain YO! Sushi hopes never to buy a server again, according to its IT Manager Billy Waters, and is placing its bets on cloud computing to improve productivity.

Running Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office and other applications on 7 year old...

U.K.-Based Concept Could Be First Big U.S. Sushi Chain

United Kingdom–based sushi concept YO!Sushi is crossing the pond and bringing its conveyor-belt operation to the U.S. after a deal was signed to open at least 10 units on the East Coast.

The fast casual, which is known for its sushi-lined belt that snakes around the dining room,...