Is Yo Sushi shutting down?
The sushi chain YO! will shut down 19 restaurants and around 250 jobb across the UK will be lost as part of a company-wide restructure, according to BBC. The company said that “changes in consumer behaviour” due to the covid pandemic meant that rents at some restaurants were unsustainable. Yo!
Is Yo Sushi on too good to go?
To minimise food waste we have partnered with Too Good To Go, a fantastic food diversion App that enables guests to buy our food at discounted rates when it is still deliciously fresh, but is soon to come to the end of its’ shelf life.
Is Yo Sushi only in the UK?
YO! is now a global brand with close to 100 restaurants operating across 10 countries: most are located in the UK, with 18 restaurants franchised overseas in France, Norway, Denmark, UAE, KSA, Australia and Turkey.
How long does Yo sushi last?
Raw sushi can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours and in the fridge for 1–2 days, but cooked sushi can be stored for 3–4 days in the fridge.
What salmon does Yo sushi use?
Atlantic salmon
Our Atlantic salmon is some of the highest quality farmed salmon on the market. It can be traced directly back to source and is certified by Global GAP (that’s an internationally recognised standard for good aquaculture practices).
How many YO sushi sites are there in the UK?
With more than 100 locations in the UK, you’re never far away from your next YO!
How many YO sushi are there in the UK?
100 restaurants
YO! Sushi
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Soho, London , United Kingdom |
| Number of locations | 100 restaurants |
| Area served | United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Australia. |
| Key people | Richard Hodgson (CEO) |
Does YO sushi contain alcohol?
YO! The nature of our delicious Japanese food is that we use authentic ingredients such as soy sauce, mirin and rice vinegar which do contain small amounts of alcohol.
Is YO sushi a franchise?
The YO! Sushi franchise has grown steadily since it was founded in 1997 and continues to grow on a global scale. For franchise owners looking to open a business in the restaurant industry, YO! Sushi offers the opportunity to be a part of a highly successful and trusted brand.
Who is behind Yo Sushi?
Simon opened YO! Sushi in Poland Street, Soho, on January 22nd 1997 with his life savings of £200,000. Within a week, there was a queue down the block, and the company never looked back.
Do you still run sushi school?
Due to these uncertain times, we are currently not running sushi school and aren’t sure when we will be rolling again. If you have queries regarding sushi school vouchers purchased directly from YO! or Design My Night please contact [email protected]
Who is Yo’s CEO?
YO!’s CEO is Richard Hodgson, who has been CEO since 2017. YO! specialises in delivering Japanese street food and sushi to guests via a ‘kaiten’ conveyor belt.
How did YO Sushi get started?
Simon opened YO! Sushi in Poland Street, Soho, on January 22nd 1997 with his life savings of £200,000. Within a week, there was a queue down the block, and the company never looked back. ‘Actually it wasn’t that easy’, says Simon.