Profitable Family-Run Sushi in Recession Proof Location
Business Description
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Established Japanese restaurant delivering consistent profitability across nearly two decades of operations in a recession-resistant market location. This family-operated sushi establishment has built sustainable revenue streams through diversified service channels and strategic market positioning.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The business demonstrates strong financial fundamentals with consistent year-over-year profitability spanning approximately 20 years of continuous operations. Revenue generation occurs through multiple channels: dine-in service, takeout operations, online ordering platforms, third-party delivery partnerships, and catering/event services, creating diversified income streams that reduce dependency on single revenue sources.
OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES
The restaurant maintains competitive positioning through value-based pricing strategies relative to local market standards, supported by consistent customer feedback emphasizing product quality and price point effectiveness. The kitchen infrastructure accommodates specialized dietary requirements including vegan options, expanding addressable market segments.
MENU & SERVICE PORTFOLIO
Comprehensive Japanese cuisine offering centered on fresh sushi and sashimi preparations, specialty rolls, tempura selections, and lunch bento box combinations. Beverage program includes beer, wine, and sake selections complementing the food menu. Catering services extend market reach beyond traditional restaurant operations.
MARKET POSITION
Location benefits from recession-proof characteristics, providing stability during economic fluctuations. Established customer base built over two decades of operations creates recurring revenue foundation with demonstrated customer loyalty patterns.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Multiple revenue channels provide scalability options through expanded delivery partnerships, enhanced catering services, and potential operational efficiency improvements. Established brand recognition and customer base create foundation for strategic growth initiatives.
Established Japanese restaurant delivering consistent profitability across nearly two decades of operations in a recession-resistant market location. This family-operated sushi establishment has built sustainable revenue streams through diversified service channels and strategic market positioning.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The business demonstrates strong financial fundamentals with consistent year-over-year profitability spanning approximately 20 years of continuous operations. Revenue generation occurs through multiple channels: dine-in service, takeout operations, online ordering platforms, third-party delivery partnerships, and catering/event services, creating diversified income streams that reduce dependency on single revenue sources.
OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES
The restaurant maintains competitive positioning through value-based pricing strategies relative to local market standards, supported by consistent customer feedback emphasizing product quality and price point effectiveness. The kitchen infrastructure accommodates specialized dietary requirements including vegan options, expanding addressable market segments.
MENU & SERVICE PORTFOLIO
Comprehensive Japanese cuisine offering centered on fresh sushi and sashimi preparations, specialty rolls, tempura selections, and lunch bento box combinations. Beverage program includes beer, wine, and sake selections complementing the food menu. Catering services extend market reach beyond traditional restaurant operations.
MARKET POSITION
Location benefits from recession-proof characteristics, providing stability during economic fluctuations. Established customer base built over two decades of operations creates recurring revenue foundation with demonstrated customer loyalty patterns.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Multiple revenue channels provide scalability options through expanded delivery partnerships, enhanced catering services, and potential operational efficiency improvements. Established brand recognition and customer base create foundation for strategic growth initiatives.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 19
- Employees
- 4 (2 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Good working kitchen equipment, POS, websites, social media.
- Opportunities for Growth
- • Established brand with a loyal following — 17+ years in operation with consistently strong reviews across Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Google, and repeated local press recognition as one of the area’s best sushi destinations.
• Strong, high-margin cash flow — Approximately 86–88% gross margin and Seller’s Discretionary Earnings of roughly $143,000 on $527,000 of revenue in 2025.
• Efficient, manageable footprint — Intimate, fully-equipped space running a compact, dinner-driven operation with meaningful untapped upside in lunch, delivery, catering, and extended hours.
• Attractive valuation — Offered at $395,000, just under 3x 2025 SDE, with strong current-year momentum heading into the transaction.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 963
- Rent
- $3,240.00 per month
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- 2 weeks owners training included
Listing Info
- ID
- 2523793
- Listing Views
- 40
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