Mio Sushi
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 2,194
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Mio Sushi
Mio Sushi, a beloved brand in Portland, Oregon, has been delighting customers since 1995 with their commitment to providing the best quality sushi at reasonable prices. With a menu that boasts both traditional and innovative fusion dishes, Mio Sushi appeals to both sushi novices and experts alike. Founded by Sonny and his wife Joon, Mio Sushi began in a small Victorian house, where their unique take on classic Japanese cuisine and homemade sauces quickly gained popularity. Sonny's 20 years of sushi chef experience shines through in each dish, combining classic flavors with local Pacific Northwest ingredients. Today, Mio Sushi has expanded to 11 locally-owned restaurants across Oregon and Washington, continuing to impress patrons with their creative and delectable offerings. Their dedication to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, including being voted Best Sushi by viewers of local CBS Station, KATU News. Indulge your taste buds with Mio Sushi's signature Sushizza® or choose from a variety of mouthwatering options such as their Bubble Bubble Roll, Hawaiian Roll, or Volcano Roll. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or new to the world of sushi, Mio Sushi promises a memorable dining experience that keeps customers coming back for more.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$6k
- Prorated fee for additional Food Retail Units
25–36 months remaining: $6,300; 13–24 months remaining: $3,150; <13 months remaining: $1,575
- Satellite Sushi Bar
No Initial Franchise Fee
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
50 – 400 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations2194
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings315
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate6.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR8.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.8×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$80k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open75 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.