All YO! Sushi articles
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Weekend PressThe yak farmer’s son who built a £19m sushi empire in Britain
Nepalese-born Chhong Sherpa came to London after a failed attempt to join the Gurkhas. It was the launchpad for learning a new cuisine and starting Iro Sushi, he tells The Sunday Times
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Weekend PressRun the country like a business, says Yo! Sushi founder
Simon Woodroffe is perhaps best known as the founder of the restaurant chain Yo! Sushi and for his stint on the first series of Dragon’s Den in 2005, This is Money writes.
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NewsYo! Sushi management team step down
As part of changes to its management structure, long-standing CEO Richard Hodgson has left the business, alongside his CFO, MD and CDO, with Will Human appointd CEO UK & Europe of Wonderfield Group
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NewsYO! Sushi launches new grab-and-go concept
The sushi chain has launched YO! To Go at Heathrow Airport, offering fresh sushi platters and protein-rich breakfast options for travellers
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NewsIn pictures: YO! Sushi unveils bold new look
The revamped Old Trafford restaurant marks a new chapter and new identity for YO! which will be rolled out across the UK throughout the year
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NewsYO! Sushi continues to focus on retail kiosk rollout
The sushi restaurant and kiosk operator opened 182 new kiosks over the 70-weeks to 31 March 2024, taking its total kiosk estate to 510, with revenue up by 63.2%, to £138.3m
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NewsSnowfox Group becomes the Wonderfield Group
Following its acquisition by Zensho in June 2023, the new group will consolidate the company’s international brands under one name
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NewsSnowfox Group looks to franchise its 500-strong estate
The group recently opened its 500th UK kiosk across the Yo! Sushi and Panku brands, which have been trading in Tesco and Asda
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NewsSnowfox opens its 500th kiosk in UK
The group has opened 500 kiosks under its Yo!, Panku, and Mai Taiko brands, and plans to continue its rollout throughout next year
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NewsSnowfox acquisition completes
The YO! operator has been acquired in a c£500m deal by Japanese food group Zensho Holdings, while Mayfair Equity Partners exits Snowfox
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NewsYO! returns to profit
The sushi restaurant and supermarket kiosk operator saw a strong rebound in footfall post-pandemic, with adjusted EBITDA increasing to £7.4m
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NewsSnowfox Group appoints retail director
The Yo! Sushi operator, which was recently acquired by Japanese foodservice company Zensho Holdings, has appointed Carl Webber as UK retail director
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NewsYO! to expand kiosk partnership with Tesco
The Japanese food brand opened its 300th site with the retailer this week, with a further 35 expected to open this year.
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NewsSnowfox Group acquired by Zensho in $621m deal
The operator of sushi brand YO! has been acquired by Japanese foodservice company Zensho Holdings, in a deal which will see Snowfox backers Mayfair Equity Partners fully exit the business.
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NewsRichard Hodgson to speak at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference
The YO! CEO will discuss the brand’s transformation from a conveyor-belt restaurant to an omnichannel business
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NewsYO! operator reports record performance in 2021
Snowfox Group, the operator of YO! Sushi, announced UK turnover rose from £61m in FY20 to £101.8m in 2021
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NewsYO! owner bolsters advisor line-up in advance of £750m IPO
Barclays, Peel Hunt and Jefferies are now working with the group, with March or April earmarked as possible dates to announce its intention to float, Sky New reports
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NewsPrice of sushi rice rockets
The price of sushi rice is set to rise significantly due to the impact of increased freight costs and well as a shortage in supply.
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NewsYo! explores private takeover
Snowfox Group is reported to have asked advisers to canvas interest from bidders following a number of takeover approaches
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NewsYo! retail range cushions restaurant losses
Yo! suffered a sharp drop in sales as restaurants were forced to shut in pandemic, but has continued to grow its supermarket presence to mitigate the impact.