It\u2019s a sad day for Aussie sushi fans, but also an exciting one for the future of your favorite lunch stop. Sushi Sushi, the beloved takeaway chain that\u2019s become a food court staple across Australia, has just been sold to a global giant. While the details of the deal are still rolling in, one thing\u2019s for sure\u2014big changes are coming to the 180 stores scattered across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, who\u2019s buying Sushi Sushi? The new owner is Genki Global Dining Concepts, a Japanese company with over 400 stores worldwide. Genki is no stranger to the world of sushi, in fact, they pioneered the sushi train concept\u2014yes, the very sushi train that we\u2019ve all come to love and sometimes regret over-indulging in. Genki\u2019s been around since 1968 and is now one of the largest operators of Japanese fast food restaurants in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deal means Genki will acquire the entire Sushi Sushi network, including both company-owned and franchised stores, as well as all 3,000 staff members, reports Yahoo News<\/a>. It\u2019s a pretty huge move, and naturally, people are wondering what this means for the beloved Aussie brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n