RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

What RA Sushi Bar Restaurant does

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant (legal entity: RA Sushi Holding Corp, Delaware) is a Japanese cuisine and sushi restaurant chain founded in 1997, operating approximately 11 locations across Texas, Arizona, Florida, New York, California, and Kansas, with corporate headquarters in Aventura, Florida. The company is a wholly owned brand of The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (NASDAQ: STKS), a publicly traded hospitality company whose portfolio also includes STK, Benihana, Kona Grill, Samurai, and Salt Water Social. RA's core offering is a full-service sushi and Japanese dining experience featuring specialty rolls, sashimi, hibachi entrees, teriyaki, and an extensive bar program spanning sake, Japanese beer, wine, and craft cocktails, complemented by a signature $3 $6 $9 Happy Hour and premium Wagyu of the World menu.

The business model is consumer-direct with four revenue streams: dine-in food and beverage sales at restaurant locations, online ordering and delivery through proprietary and third-party channels, corporate and private event catering (via RA Catering portal and EzCater marketplace), and gift card sales (digital, physical, and Braille-accessible). Pricing is unit-based per menu item with promotional tiers for happy hour and seasonal offerings. Customer acquisition relies on organic social media presence (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, X), targeted advertising through Google and Meta platforms, and the cross-brand "Friends with Benefits" loyalty program serving approximately 6 million members across The ONE Group's restaurant portfolio. RA has no proprietary technology platform; it leverages industry-standard integrations including OpenTable for reservations and Cashstar for gift card fulfillment.

The company's strategic position within its parent is currently under evaluation. The ONE Group Hospitality has publicly announced plans to convert underperforming RA Sushi locations into higher-performing concepts as part of an asset-light growth strategy, and two locations (Chino Hills, CA and Leawood, KS) are temporarily closed for remodeling. Operational signals include a new website launch in October 2025 to address accessibility compliance, and ongoing product innovation through limited-time offerings such as Hibachi Burritos and Match Day soccer viewing menus. RA faces the dual challenge of maintaining brand differentiation in a competitive sushi segment while demonstrating sufficient unit economics to survive parent-level portfolio rationalization.

Name

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

Legal name

RA Sushi Holding Corp

Website

https://rasushi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is a Japanese cuisine and sushi chain operating approximately 11 locations across six US states, serving consumers through full-service dine-in, online ordering, catering, and gift card sales. It is a brand within The ONE Group Hospitality portfolio, with locations currently under parent-level portfolio rationalization review.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Sushi restaurant
• Japanese cuisine dining
• Happy hour bar
• Corporate catering services
• Online food ordering

Headquarters

HQ city

Aventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food & Beverage Sales: Core revenue from table service at 11 restaurant locations featuring sushi, Japanese cuisine, steaks, and cocktails. Revenue driven by per-transaction dining with varying check averages based on menu selections including premium Wagyu offerings.
2. Online Ordering & Delivery: Direct online ordering through rasushi.com and third-party delivery aggregators for takeout and delivery revenue.
3. Catering Services: Corporate and private event catering through dedicated catering portal and EzCater marketplace partnerships.
4. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift card sales, including accessibility options with Braille gift cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant operates a chain of high-energy full-service sushi and Japanese cuisine restaurants serving inventive sushi rolls, hibachi entrees, Wagyu steaks, and innovative cocktails across 11 U.S. locations. It supplements dine-in service with online ordering, third-party delivery, corporate and private event catering, gift card sales, and the multi-brand Friends with Benefits loyalty program.

Product overview

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is a high-energy Japanese cuisine chain operated by The ONE Group Hospitality, featuring an inventive sushi and Japanese dining experience. The core product is a comprehensive sushi program offering over 20 specialty rolls, traditional sashimi, nigiri, and hand rolls, complemented by hibachi entrees, teriyaki, and Japanese bar offerings including sake, craft cocktails, and Japanese beer. The restaurant operates on a unified single-brand model with consistent menu offerings across 12 locations in Arizona, Florida, Texas, New York, and California. Value-added services include catering, delivery (RA at Home), an award-winning happy hour program ($3 $6 $9), and the Friends with Benefits loyalty program spanning The ONE Group's portfolio of brands. Premium offerings include Wagyu of the World for luxury dining, while lifestyle/dietary-specific menus address health-conscious and restricted diets. The company also hosts seasonal limited-time events like soccer watch parties and the annual RAckin for Nicky St. Jude fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RA Steak & Sushi: The primary brand name used on the website, reflecting the restaurant's focus on both sushi and steak offerings alongside Japanese cuisine.
• Friends with Benefits
• Wagyu of the World

Products and services

• Sushi Signature offering featuring inventive sushi rolls including specialty rolls (Lobster Filet Mignon Roll, Surf & Turf Roll, Gojira Roll), sashimi, nigiri, aburi, maki, and hand rolls. Includes over 20 specialty rolls and traditional Japanese sushi preparations for dine-in guests.
• Lunch Menu Midday dining service featuring sushi bowls (poke bowls, teriyaki bowls), bento boxes, and combo meals including Salmon Teriyaki Bowl, Bara Chirashi Poke Bowl, and Shogun Bento Boxes with miso soup and salad.
• Shareables Small plates and appetizers designed for sharing including Pork Gyoza, Pineapple Cheese Wontons, Wings, Edamame, Tempura selections, Lobster Inferno, and Seared Tuna. Priced affordably for happy hour and social dining.
• Soups & Salads Japanese-inspired soups including Miso Soup, Spicy Shrimp Soup, and ramen options (Spicy Chicken RA Ramen, Chashu RA Ramen). Salads include Nutty Grilled Salad and Tunacado Salad with various protein add-ons.
• Entrées Full entrées including Hibachi entrées (Filet Mignon, Chicken, Shrimp, Lobster combinations), Teriyaki plates, Yakisoba noodle dishes, and sushi-based entrées. Served with fried rice, vegetables, and dipping sauces.
• Dessert Japanese-inspired desserts featuring Sweet Mochi Trio (chocolate, strawberry, mango flavors), Coconut Crème Brûlée, and Cinnamon Tempura Ice Cream. Also includes Espresso Martini cocktail dessert.
• $3 $6 $9 Happy Hour Signature happy hour program offered Monday-Friday 3-6pm featuring tiered pricing on select sushi rolls, small plates, beer, wine, sake, and cocktails at $3, $6, and $9 price points. Includes fan favorites like Viva Las Vegas Roll and Wagyu Sliders.
• Cocktails & Bar Program Inventive cocktail program featuring specialty cocktails (RAckin Long Island Iced Tea, Japanese Mule), punch bowls (Blue Samurai, Strawberry Seduction Margarita), martinis, margaritas, mojitos, and frozen cocktails. Uses premium spirits and Japanese-inspired ingredients.
• Sake Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Happy Hour spans Monday-Friday 3-6pm with extended late-night hours at select locations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.coreOthersParent company and owner of RA Sushi brand. The ONE Group is a global hospitality company that develops and operates upscale restaurants and lounges. RA is one of their iconic restaurant brands alongside STK, Benihana, and Kona Grill.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party reservation platform integrated into RA Sushi's website enabling online table reservations at all locations. RA uses OpenTable for reservation management and customer booking flow.
• EzCaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party catering marketplace partner enabling corporate customers to order RA Sushi catering through the EzCater platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Benihana: Japanese teppanyaki/hibachi restaurant chain owned by the same parent (The ONE Group Hospitality). Directly comparable in cuisine format (Japanese), customer demographic, and full-service dining model, and competes with RA for the same parent-company capital allocation.
• Kona Grill: Upscale-casual sushi and American grill chain also owned by The ONE Group Hospitality. Overlaps with RA in sushi menu, bar program, happy hour strategy, and target customer (young professionals). The parent has explicitly grouped Kona and RA together for conversion strategy, reinforcing direct comparability.
• STK Steakhouse: Upscale steakhouse brand under the same parent, sharing the Friends with Benefits loyalty program with RA. Comparable in high-energy dining positioning, premium price points, and steak-driven menu architecture (RA's Wagyu of the World overlaps with STK's steak focus).
• P.F. Chang's: National Asian-casual dining chain offering sushi, wok dishes, and cocktails in a full-service format. Directly comparable to RA in target demographic (young professionals), price point, and category (Asian full-service), and is a primary competitive benchmark for the sushi/Asian casual segment.
• Bonefish Grill: Upscale-casual seafood chain with a comparable bar program, happy hour offerings, and demographic targeting. Overlaps with RA on the seafood dimension of its menu (sushi) and shares the polished-casual full-service format.
• The Capital Grille: Upscale steakhouse chain comparable to RA's Wagyu of the World premium tier. Both compete for celebratory and business-dining occasions at higher price points and overlap in private dining, catering, and group-event use cases.
• Kura Sushi: Technology-forward sushi restaurant chain (conveyor belt / revolving sushi bar model). Competes with RA for sushi occasions and price-conscious diners, and shares a multi-unit operating model with standardized menu execution.
• Sushi Roku: Upscale Japanese restaurant and lounge offering signature rolls, robatayaki, and a strong cocktail program. Closely comparable to RA in positioning as a high-energy, design-forward Japanese dining destination targeting a similar young-professional demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Nobu: Globally recognized upscale Japanese and sushi restaurant brand. Comparable to RA in sushi-led menu and cocktail program but operates at a meaningfully higher price point and brand tier; serves as the upscale incumbent that defines consumer expectations for premium Japanese dining.

Emerging players

• Blue Sushi Sake Grill: Multi-unit sushi and sake concept with a strong sustainability and cocktail positioning. Comparable to RA on sushi-led menu architecture, sake program, and full-service dining format, though smaller in scale and operating in fewer markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RAsushi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9jYTSg3wvr59nJVzbYtd3A
• Facebookfacebook.com/RASushi
• Instagraminstagram.com/rasushi
• TikToktiktok.com/@rasushibar?lang=en

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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