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open a YO! Sushi franchise

Join us in creating the biggest and best sushi franchise in the UK.

become a YO! partner

an unbeatable food franchise opportunity to be part of something truly special.

We are looking for enthusiastic, entrepreneurial sushi lovers to join us as we embark on making Japanese cuisine tasty, affordable and available to all.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're known for. But we also have a menu full of mouth-watering street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and all-natural ingredients.

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London's Soho and showed the UK a new way of eating. Fast forward to today and we have over 50 restaurants and over 370 kiosks in Tesco supermarkets.

Our vision is to be the #1 Japanese food business for revenue growth, brand recognition, stakeholder value and sustainability.

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a ready-made sushi franchise

You might not have heard, but YO! is the UK’s largest sushi franchise operator, with thousands of partners serving consumers around the globe. Over the past thirty years we've put a lot of work into building our brand and developing tried and tested systems to enable our franchisees achieve their dreams.  

As part of the Wonderfield Group, one of the largest global sushi producers, we have amazing relationships with Tesco. That means you can forget about landlord agreements and focus on the thousands of people that walk past one of our kiosks every week. 

what’s in it for you?

Running your own business takes time, hard-work, dedication, and passion, but it comes with huge benefits.  We’re committed to building the best franchise to own in the UK, so we’ll be there every step of the way providing training, support, and assistance.

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are you ready for YO!?

Our existing franchisees come from a huge range of backgrounds. Opening a sushi franchise is all about strong relationships, amazing products, and great results.  

If you're passionate about Japanese food, our brand, and delivering excellent customer service to both sushi newbies and foodies, we want to hear from you.  

Whether you’ve got experience in the industry or you’re a newcomer with passion, our team will support you in every key aspect of running your kiosk.

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what makes YO! the best franchise in the UK?

“When the opportunity to work at YO! came up, I was ready for a change, something completely new. I started as a supervisor, and within a year I was managing three kiosks. I’d never rolled sushi before, but thanks to the amazing training and support, I quickly found my feet. Their guidance gave me the confidence and skills I needed to succeed. So, when the chance came to run my own franchise, I didn’t hesitate, and I’ve never looked back. It’s genuinely the best decision I’ve ever made. The journey’s been incredible, and I’m really proud of how far I’ve come.”

Tina McKinstry

Tina McKinstry
Franchise Partner, YO! Wigan

franchise faqs

In simple terms, a franchise is a partnership between two parties: the franchisor and the franchisee. The franchisor (YO!) is the company owner, and the franchisee buys the right to operate the business in an agreed location using the existing company brand and products. The franchisee (you) is investing into an already established brand and will have the ongoing support of the company.

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