Profitable Japanese Sushi Restaurant – Unique Ghost Kitchen Model!
Business Description
Lucrative High Margin Turnkey Opportunity
Turnkey Japanese restaurant operating from a licensed cloud kitchen in the East Bay. With a unique, house-developed menu and strong delivery sales, this business is built for growth and expansion. No dining room or large staff needed - but possible!
Business Overview
This business is a delivery-based sushi and Japanese fusion brand serving Emeryville, Berkeley, Oakland, and nearby areas. Known for creative sushi rolls and exclusive fusion items, it has earned a spot on the KCRA A-List and has been featured in local food and wine magazines.
The kitchen is part of a professionally managed ghost kitchen facility with walk-in coolers, freezer storage, oil disposal, and plenty of parking.
Financial Highlights
Annual Revenue: $350,000
Net Profit/SDE: $127,000
Profit Margin: ~41%
Growth Rate: ~10% annually
Facility & Operations
220 sq ft kitchen in shared facility
Low overhead: Shared walk-ins, hood cleaning, waste removal all included
Delivery platforms: DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub
Staff: 2 full-time, 2 part-time - willing to stay!
Hours: 3 PM–9 PM (growth upside with expanded hours)
Included Equipment: Gas range, fryer, grill, freezers, Hoshizaki sushi fridge, steel tables, inventory, security cameras
Growth Opportunities
Add catering with local companies (opportunities already offered)
Expand hours to lunch and late-night
Launch new virtual brands (e.g., Korean BBQ, Italian, dessert) from same kitchen
Sign up with corporate catering platforms like Hungry or Picnic
Ideal Buyer
Perfect for a sushi chef, restaurant entrepreneur, or investor looking to grow a lean delivery brand. Minimal buildout, flexible model, and major growth potential in a high-demand category.
Training provided. No long-term contracts or obligations
Business Overview
This business is a delivery-based sushi and Japanese fusion brand serving Emeryville, Berkeley, Oakland, and nearby areas. Known for creative sushi rolls and exclusive fusion items, it has earned a spot on the KCRA A-List and has been featured in local food and wine magazines.
The kitchen is part of a professionally managed ghost kitchen facility with walk-in coolers, freezer storage, oil disposal, and plenty of parking.
Financial Highlights
Annual Revenue: $350,000
Net Profit/SDE: $127,000
Profit Margin: ~41%
Growth Rate: ~10% annually
Facility & Operations
220 sq ft kitchen in shared facility
Low overhead: Shared walk-ins, hood cleaning, waste removal all included
Delivery platforms: DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub
Staff: 2 full-time, 2 part-time - willing to stay!
Hours: 3 PM–9 PM (growth upside with expanded hours)
Included Equipment: Gas range, fryer, grill, freezers, Hoshizaki sushi fridge, steel tables, inventory, security cameras
Growth Opportunities
Add catering with local companies (opportunities already offered)
Expand hours to lunch and late-night
Launch new virtual brands (e.g., Korean BBQ, Italian, dessert) from same kitchen
Sign up with corporate catering platforms like Hungry or Picnic
Ideal Buyer
Perfect for a sushi chef, restaurant entrepreneur, or investor looking to grow a lean delivery brand. Minimal buildout, flexible model, and major growth potential in a high-demand category.
Training provided. No long-term contracts or obligations
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 3
- Number of Employees
- 4
- Facilities & Assets
- Cloud kitchen setup with walk-in cooler/freezer, hood system, shared waste disposal, and free parking. Delivery-only operation with no dining room.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Menu is fully differentiated with exclusive house-created sushi and fusion items. Strong brand identity on delivery apps.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Catering, extended hours, additional concepts from same kitchen, and corporate partnerships all present untapped potential.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 220
- Rent
- $6,954.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Relocating
- Transition Support
- Training provided post-sale.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2380856
- Listing Views
- 596
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