- Sushi Sushi says the total investment ranges from $345,000 to $595,000 + GST, including a $52,500 + GST franchise fee.
- Listings show a 10% royalty on gross sales with marketing included rather than charged separately.
- Product is made fresh daily, so rice, seafood and wastage control are central to the margin.
Sushi Sushi opened its first store in Box Hill, Victoria in 1998 and began franchising in 2007. It now has more than 170 stores across Australia and New Zealand, in shopping centres, retail strips and kiosks.
The brand offers three formats with different investment levels and says no prior experience is required. This guide covers the costs it publishes and the numbers to test.
Sushi Sushi franchise at a glance
| Sector | Sushi and Japanese-inspired quick service |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998, Box Hill VIC; first franchise 2007 |
| Network | 170+ stores in Australia and New Zealand |
| Formats | Kiosk or retail strip, shopping centre store and a third larger format |
| Total investment | $345,000 to $595,000 + GST |
| Franchise fee | $52,500 + GST |
| Royalty | 10% of gross sales, with marketing included |
| Training | Five-week training program |
Figures come from the public sources listed at the end of this guide and can change. Treat them as a starting point and confirm current numbers in the franchise disclosure document.
How the Sushi Sushi model works financially
Sushi is made fresh throughout the day, so a store’s margin depends on producing enough to meet demand without leftover stock. Seafood, rice and packaging costs make up most of cost of goods, and seafood prices can move.
A single 10% royalty that includes marketing is simpler than a split royalty and levy, but it’s still a large share of sales. Kiosks have lower fit-out and rent but limited capacity, while larger stores can trade more but carry more fixed cost.
The numbers to test before you buy a Sushi Sushi franchise
- The investment for the specific site, plus working capital and opening stock.
- Cost of goods and wastage as a share of sales, including seafood price movements.
- Labour for preparation before opening and during lunch peaks.
- Rent and outgoings against forecast sales, and the remaining lease term.
- What the 10% royalty includes and the definition of gross sales it applies to.
- Delivery platform sales and commission.
Buying an existing Sushi Sushi store
Sushi Sushi lists existing stores for sale, sometimes priced plus stock at value. Test daily sales, wastage and labour against the seller’s records, and check the lease carefully because many stores trade in shopping centres with set refit cycles.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Sushi Sushi purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Sushi Sushi store we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests the price, cost of goods, wastage, labour and lease against the disclosure document and the seller’s records.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks cost of goods and wastage daily. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile royalty to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next store. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Sushi Sushi franchise FAQs
How much does a Sushi Sushi franchise cost?
Sushi Sushi says the total investment ranges from $345,000 to $595,000 + GST, including the $52,500 + GST franchise fee.
What royalty does Sushi Sushi charge?
Listings show a 10% royalty on gross sales, with marketing included rather than charged as a separate levy.
Do I need experience to own a Sushi Sushi?
Sushi Sushi says no experience is required and provides a five-week training program.
What affects profit in a sushi store?
Cost of goods and wastage, labour for preparation, rent and the royalty are the main drivers.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Sushi Sushi. Sushi Sushi is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- Sushi Sushi: Franchise FAQs
- Sushi Sushi: Franchise home
- Franchise Business: Sushi Sushi listing
- ACCC: Franchise disclosure document
Sources checked November 2026. Franchise costs and fees change. Confirm current figures with the franchisor before acting.
This guide is general information for people considering a franchise in Australia. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account and isn’t personal tax, legal or financial advice.
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