YouMeSushi franchisees share their experiences of working with the Japanese cuisine brand

With outstanding head office support, impressive return on investment, and a growing business, the future is looking bright at YouMeSushi

Syed – Wembley, Thurrock Lakeside, Stratford

“As an experienced QSR professional I approached YouMeSushi, interested to become a franchisee simply because my family and I loved the fresh food so much! Other brands use frozen ingredients, but YouMeSushi is always fresh and delicious. Fast forward three years and I now run three YouMeSushi outlets and the support from the team has been outstanding. The return on investment has been far quicker than other brands I’ve worked with too, so for me YouMeSushi was a top choice.”

Franchisee – Walthamstow

“As a franchisee of YouMeSushi, I can confidently say that joining YouMeSushi has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. The support from the corporate team is exceptional; they provide comprehensive training and ongoing assistance that truly sets you up for success. The brand’s commitment to quality and freshness resonates with our customers, leading to strong sales and a loyal customer base. The menu is innovative and appeals to a wide audience, making it easy to attract and retain customers.

“I appreciate the collaborative culture and the focus on brand distinction and development. Being part of YouMeSushi means being part of a community that genuinely cares about its franchisees and customers. I’m proud to be a part of this growing brand!”

Raj – New Malden

“YouMeSushi is a brand perfectly aligned with modern trends, which naturally appeals to a younger demographic. I’m confident the business is on the cusp of significant growth. Over the past year, I’ve focused on building the New Malden YouMeSushi business, and we’ve developed a clear understanding of what works best. With this strong foundation, we’re now ready to explore new locations and expand further.

“The support from the YouMeSushi team has been phenomenal. Thanks to their guidance, we were fully prepared and confident, enabling us to open our store within just one month. Tim Circus, head of franchise, is always helpful and there if we need him, anytime. The marketing team have been brilliant too and even YouMeSushi’s founder came and spent time with us in the kitchen!

“I would recommend joining YouMeSushi as a franchisee, the support is second to none and I believe it’s set to be the next big thing! I’m excited to be growing my YouMeSushi portfolio and I have a plan to open five stores over the next few years.”

Kinga – South Coast

“I’ve been in franchising and the food business management for almost 15 years and was looking for a new challenge. YouMeSushi ticked most of the criteria I was looking for, but most important for me was the timing of joining a brand such as YouMeSushi, which I believe is on the brink of breaking ground. It was crucial for me to join a brand which is not too big nor too small – just the right size, so it could be flexible enough to make changes if needed, but at the same time had all the foundations and growth plans in place.

“Since joining in October 2023, we have managed to add further stores, all performing with healthy sales. Thanks to the help and support from the head office, the launches went smoothly. Supply chain, IT, training and ongoing support is also something that has helped us to achieve our targets. In 2025, we have plans to open in more locations whilst continuing to grow sales in our existing stores.”

Shek – Greenwich

“I launched my YouMeSushi franchised store in Greenwich in 2023. The business is now doing incredibly well. We are always busy, and I’m excited to be able to run my own business with YouMeSushi’s support.  Tim Circus, head of franchise, is always available to answer any questions and nothing is ever a problem. The accounts department is also very helpful, and I feel the support structure of the franchise has really enabled me to thrive. The business is doing very well indeed, and I’m excited about my future with YouMeSushi.”