How this franchisee opened 3 Sushi Kiosks in under 6 months, with more on the way…

One bite of delicious sushi is never quite enough, is it? Especially when it’s as delicious and fresh as what you get from a YO!, Bento, or Sushi Circle…. and it seems just one kiosk is not enough for many of Wonderfield’s new partners, either!

We’ve seen quite a few new kiosks owners decide to take on extra sites in the last few months, and who can blame them? This is an opportunity which is still wide open across most of Ireland, and one which is proving impossible to resist with it’s built-in kiosk setup, fantastic products, and the positioning of every kiosk in a prime, supermarket location.

We recently caught up with Evan from Limerick, who joined the Wonderfield franchise last year and is now preparing to open his 3rd kiosk.

From Ghost Kitchen to Sushi Empire

Evan spent years in hospitality and catering, eventually opening his own ghost kitchen during Covid. It was a career he loved but it one that came with long hours, relentless pressure, and virtually no work-life balance. A story anyone who has worked in kitchens and restaurants will empathise with.

However, Evan has always been an entrepreneur at heart, and franchising offered him a smarter path forward.

“I’ve always been into running my own businesses, and I’ve always been very keen on franchising as a way to do that.“ Evan told us. “I looked at several options, and even went across to a franchise show in London. I kept coming back to Wonderfield, and decided to have a conversation with John. I liked the business model and the investment level made it very accessible. Also, it would keep me in the foodie world, but I could get a lot more out of it than starting from scratch myself.”

Evan opened his first YO! kiosk in Limerick in September 2025, followed quickly by a second in Oranmore, County Galway. His third – a Sushi Circle in Supervalu Galway -is set to open this spring, but Evan isn’t stopping there. His goal is to open 10 locations across the west of Ireland within the next two years, combining YO! kiosks in Tesco with Sushi Circle in Supervalu.

A franchise built for rapid, sustainable growth

Most franchise models can’t support this kind of rapid expansion without significant risk or capital outlay, but the Wonderfield franchise is different. With a central team already experienced in opening 100s of locations all around the world, they know exactly how to get a new kiosk up and running in no time.

With a central team that’s opened hundreds of locations worldwide, they’ve perfected the art of getting new kiosks operational fast. However, that’s only the beginning – by placing kiosks in high-traffic supermarket locations, franchisees see customers and revenue from day one, which gives ambitious business owners like Evan the confidence to scale quickly and sustainably.

In fact, Wonderfield is so confident of every kiosk’s success, they pay for the entire setup themselves!

“The one thing I can’t speak highly enough of is that you are setup from the get-go. You don’t have to worry about setting up your unit – everything is there. When we setup the first Limerick kiosk, I didn’t arrive on site until 2 days before we opened, and everything was ready for us. By putting you in these prime locations, you’re making money right from day one, which is great. It’s not like other businesses where you’re looking at 12 months building the brand, getting word out and getting people to know about it – you’ve got customers at your door from minute one.”

That immediate revenue stream is a game changer for anyone considering a franchise. With a Wonderfield kiosk, there’s no lengthy ramp-up period or months of uncertainty – just a proven product, a ready-made customer base, and the support to make it all work.

“You still have to have your wits about you and work hard, but that hard work pays off in spades. The support is great, the profit margins are great, and there is always plenty of innovation in terms of new products and ranges. Everything is perfect, and I’m really happy with the way things are going.”

Could a Wonderfield franchise work the same magic for you?

Evan’s success is a great story, but it’s not exceptional – it’s one that’s already being replicated all across Ireland. Could you be next?