Sushi Station Inc

What Sushi Station Inc does

Sushi Station Inc operates a Kaiten (revolving) conveyor belt sushi bar concept in the Illinois suburbs of Chicago, claiming to be Chicagoland's first rotary sushi restaurant. The underlying technical system is a motor-driven conveyor belt delivering fresh sushi plates to seated customers, with each plate covered by a refrigerated dome to preserve freshness; the conveyor moves at approximately 10 centimeters per second to give customers adequate decision time. The company employs a color-coded plate pricing model with six price tiers ranging from $1.25 to $6.25, displayed on charts throughout the restaurant, and emphasizes fresh globally-sourced ingredients delivered daily through proprietary distribution channels.

The business operates two physical dine-in locations in Rolling Meadows and Elgin, Illinois, with a headcount of 9 employees. Supplemental revenue streams include online takeout ordering through the third-party platform ChowNow, party tray catering for events, gift cards, and an e-Club email loyalty program offering birthday dessert rewards and promotional updates. The customer base consists of general public diners and families in the Chicagoland area, with the menu designed to accommodate both seafood lovers and non-seafood diners through cooked rolls, fried chicken, tempura, and pork dumplings. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company ownership.

Name

Sushi Station Inc

Legal name

Sushi Station Inc

Website

https://sushistation.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sushi Station Inc operates a Kaiten (revolving) conveyor belt sushi bar concept across two dine-in locations in Rolling Meadows and Elgin, Illinois, serving Chicagoland general public and family diners with color-coded priced plates and takeout.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sushi Restaurant

NAICS

Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Store Sushi & Asian Prepared Foods (CRAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Rotary sushi restaurant
• Conveyor belt sushi
• Japanese dining
• Sushi takeout service
• Party tray catering

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sushi Station Inc operates two Kaiten (revolving) conveyor belt sushi bar restaurants in the Chicagoland area (Rolling Meadows and Elgin, Illinois). Customers select freshly prepared sushi and Japanese dishes from a circulating conveyor belt, using a color-coded plate system where six plate colors correspond to prices ranging from $1.25 to $6.25. The restaurants also offer takeout service and party tray catering for events.

Product overview

Sushi Station Inc operates as a Kaiten (revolving) sushi bar concept, which is Chicagoland's first rotary sushi restaurant. The company offers a single unified dining experience centered on their signature conveyor belt service where customers select freshly prepared sushi and Japanese dishes as they pass by. The product portfolio includes the core rotary sushi service at two Illinois locations (Rolling Meadows and Elgin), supplemented by takeout, party tray catering, gift cards, and e-Club membership programs. Plates are color-coded by price ($1.25 to $6.25), and the restaurant accommodates both raw seafood lovers and non-seafood diners with fully cooked options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kaiten (Rotary) Sushi Bar Dining Signature revolving conveyor belt sushi dining experience at two Illinois locations where customers self-select freshly prepared sushi plates as they circulate. Plates are color-coded by price from $1.25 to $6.25. Menu includes rare items like sea urchin, fatty tuna, sea bass, flounder, and king crab, plus cooked options such as tempura, fried chicken, and pork dumplings for non-seafood diners.
• Takeout Service Online ordering service offering fresh sushi and hot appetizers for pickup. Orders placed via third-party platform (ChowNow) and accepted until 30 minutes before closing (15 minutes at Elgin location). Preparation takes 15 to 30 minutes for standard orders.
• Party Trays Catering trays of sushi and Japanese dishes available for parties and events, with menu items ordered in larger quantities for group dining. Party trays may require up to one hour of preparation time.
• Sushi Station Gift Cards Physical gift cards redeemable for sushi and Japanese dishes at any Sushi Station location in Illinois. Marketed as a gifting option for sushi enthusiasts.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sushi Train: Sushi Train is an Australian and Japanese conveyor belt sushi franchise operating the Kaiten format with color-coded plates. It is closely comparable to Sushi Station on core service model and pricing mechanic.
• Yo! Sushi: Yo! Sushi is a UK-based Japanese restaurant chain famous for pioneering conveyor belt sushi outside Japan. It shares Sushi Station's Kaiten format, color-coded plate system, and casual Japanese dining positioning.
• Kura Sushi USA: Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded revolving sushi bar (Kaiten) chain operating primarily in the western US. It is the most direct US comparable to Sushi Station's Kaiten conveyor belt concept, color-coded plate pricing, and tech-enabled dining experience.
• Nori Japan: Nori Japan operates Kaiten-style sushi bars primarily in malls and food courts across the US. It shares Sushi Station's concept of accessible, color-coded-plate sushi for casual diners but is typically located in non-traditional venues.
• Sushi Express: Sushi Express operates conveyor belt sushi restaurants across the US and Asia using the same Kaiten model Sushi Station employs. The direct overlap in concept, ingredient sourcing approach, and customer value proposition makes it a strong comparable.

Emerging players

• Sushi Roku: Sushi Roku is a multi-location Japanese sushi restaurant concept in the US. It shares Sushi Station's menu breadth and ingredient quality focus but operates as a full-service sit-down restaurant rather than a Kaiten conveyor bar.
• Sushiya Japanese Restaurant: Sushiya is a small US sushi chain using traditional Kaiten-style sushi service. It is comparable to Sushi Station on format and target diner, though typically with fewer locations and less brand awareness.
• Kula Revolving Sushi Bar: Kula is a smaller US-based Kaiten sushi operator with a tech-forward, gamified dining experience. It uses the same conveyor belt and color-coded plate model as Sushi Station but differentiates through digital ordering and rewards.

Regional players

• Akira Sushi Bar: Akira Sushi is a Chicago-area sushi restaurant group offering a multi-location dine-in experience. It is a regional comparable to Sushi Station as a Chicago-area sushi operator, though it does not use the Kaiten conveyor concept.
• Sushi-san: Sushi-san is a Lettuce Entertain You concept in Chicago serving sushi and Japanese small plates. It is a regional competitor in the Chicago sushi market and overlaps with Sushi Station on menu approach and ingredient quality positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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