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Become a Côté Sushi Franchisee

Join a network of more than 98 restaurants in France.

Côté Sushi has been consolidating itself for almost 20 years as the pioneer of the nikkei concept in France, with a strong brand that is recognized for its demand, boldness, and unique visual identity. The restaurant is part of the ETLB, a fast-casual French restaurant group in full growth, with 109 outlets in 3 countries and 110 million euros in turnover (including VAT).

Key points for entrepreneurs:

  • Business model: Côté Sushi sublimates Japanese gastronomy with its nikkei cuisine, a unique and differentiating concept, with a consolidated business model designed to accompany the success of its franchisees in a lasting way, and adapted to four deployment formats.

  • Support and Scale: The franchisees integrate into a network with more than 98 points of sale, 18 openings planned for 2026 and a network size multiplied by 4 in 4 years, with daily support from the central team.

  • Value Proposition: Côté Sushi offers ambitious investors the opportunity to join a strong and constantly innovating brand, with 4 seasonal collections per year and collaborations with great chefs and influencers.

Ultimately, it is an opportunity to be part of a project with a clear vision of success: «to create emotion through the culinary journey».

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  • Shopping center which guarantees the best prices.
  • R&D team dedicated to innovation: 4 seasonal collections per year and an annual renewal of the menu, with recipes designed to be easy to execute.
  • Full training for the franchisee and his team: 6 weeks of intensive training.
  • Daily accompaniment in operations, with more than 80 people at the headquarters right next to you.

  • Pioneer of the nikkei concept in France: Almost 20 years of experience, 98 points of sale and 100 million euros in turnover (including VAT) between France and 2 other countries.

  • A «love brand» on social media: 57K followers on Instagram and 80.5K on TikTok, with over 40 million views, and 3 annual collaborations with great chefs and influencers.

  • An agile and proven system: an omnichannel model (in-store, click & collect, app and website, and home delivery) that covers all customer segments and all forms of consumption.

  • The Origin: Nikkei cuisine originated in the late 19th century, with the Japanese emigrating to Peru and combining their mastery of raw fish with local ingredients such as green lemon or yellow chili. Côté Sushi brought it to France almost 20 years ago.
  • Evolution: The brand is part of ETLB, a group that has implemented an accelerated expansion strategy since 2021 and has almost tripled its number of points of sale.
  • Our Vision: «creating emotion through the culinary journey,» with an immersive architectural identity that highlights the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cultures.
  • A new stage: 18 openings in 2026 and a network that multiplies by 4 in 4 years, with a multichannel model that includes its own delivery channels (website and mobile app).

  • An offer based on 3 pillars: Japanese classics (maki, rolls, poké, donburi, udon…), Nikkei cuisine (ceviche, tiradito, nikkei rolls, tacos…) and ephemeral collections in collaboration with chefs and influencers.

  • Responsible ingredients: salmon raised on certified GLOBAL GAP or ASC farms, without GMOs or antibiotics; saku tuna from fishing with a hook with MSC certification; yellowtail ASC with full traceability.

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Profitability and Business Model

  • An expanding network: More than 98 points of sale, 18 openings planned for 2026, and a network that multiplies by 4 in 4 years.

  • Average annual sales: 1.2 M€ excluding VAT per restaurant in year 2.

  • Cost structure: 24% product % cost and 30% personnel cost (% approximately 10 full-time employees).

  • Investment and recovery: €40,000 entry fee per unit, with an average investment of €350,000 and a minimum personal contribution of 30 % for Spain. Royalty of 6%, marketing % fee of 2% and 7-year % contract. Return on investment in less than 2 years (estimate, average for the French park).

Reference KPI for the French model, according to the documentation provided. They do not constitute a forecast or a guarantee of results in Spain.

We accompany you in the process
 +98 POINTS OF SALE 1.2M € IN SALES

  • Site search and restaurant design: We handle everything from the beginning: market study, search for and refurbishment of the premises, business plan, administrative procedures and financing dossier. Four complementary formats: in the city (100 to 150 m²), retail park (150 to 250 m²), in the outskirts (250 to 350 m²) and at train stations and airports, in a corner format or as a restaurant.

  • Training and ongoing support: 6-week intensive training in management, marketing, hygiene, HR, and operations for you and your entire team at our «Escuela» restaurants (Qualiopi certified organization), with personalized follow-up and a franchisee animation department.

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OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR YOU!

Are you looking for a profitable concept with sustainable and proven growth? Côté Sushi offers all that and more: a Nikkei brand with more than 98 restaurants, almost 20 years of experience, and a return on investment in less than 2 years (average for the French park).

Reference KPI for the French model, according to the documentation provided. They do not constitute a forecast or a guarantee of results in Spain.

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