Umi Sushi Express

Brand Profile: Umi Sushi Express

Umi Sushi Express is a well-known name in the quick-service restaurant industry, focusing on providing high-quality, fresh Japanese cuisine to consumers on the go. Founded in Canada, the brand has carved out a significant niche by offering traditional sushi favorites and Japanese-inspired bowls in high-traffic locations such as shopping malls, airports, and urban food courts.

While the brand maintains its identity as a convenient and fresh sushi provider, its ownership structure has evolved through significant industry consolidation. Today, Umi Sushi Express is a part of the vast portfolio managed by MTY Food Group, a powerhouse in the global franchising and restaurant industry. This transition has allowed the brand to leverage extensive logistics networks and standardized quality control measures across its many locations.

Each Umi Sushi Express location operates primarily as an on-site manufacturing unit, where ingredients are sourced regionally but prepared fresh daily at the specific outlet location. This decentralized manufacturing approach ensures the freshness and safety of the seafood products while allowing the brand to maintain its footprint across various international territories under the oversight of its Montreal-based parent company.