sushi restaurant for Sale in Arizona

Award-Winning, Top-Rated Phoenix Sushi Bar — $565K Sales

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an award-winning independent sushi restaurant, one of the most highly regarded in the Phoenix market — a nine-year, owner-operated Japanese restaurant and sushi bar with four consecutive years of revenue growth, margins well above industry norms, and a long-term lease secured through March 2033. THE NUMBERS Trailing-twelve-month revenue of $565,727 with seller's discretionary earnings of $139,120 — a 24.6% earnings margin, versus roughly 16% for the typical full-service restaurant. Sales have grown every single year since 2022, more than tripling over that period, and the growth is coming from rising guest counts rather than price increases. Revenue quality is exceptional: 99.4% of sales run through credit cards and tie directly to point-of-sale reports and filed tax returns, making this one of the most verifiable — and most financeable — books a restaurant buyer will find. Offered at $259,000, approximately 1.86x earnings. THE REPUTATION A 4.7-star Google rating across approximately 350 reviews, multiple honors from a major Phoenix publication, and a loyal base of repeat guests supporting a $96 average check. Remarkably, this performance has been achieved with essentially zero advertising — under $250 spent last year — leaving an obvious, untapped growth lever for a new owner. THE FACILITY & LEASE An efficient, approximately 1,000 sq. ft. suite featuring a 20-seat sushi bar plus patio dining for six to eight tables, with a fully equipped kitchen. The lease runs through March 31, 2033 with fixed 3% annual escalations, and total occupancy cost is just 8.2% of sales — a ratio that improves every year sales grow. The restaurant sits in a high-visibility neighborhood shopping center on a corridor carrying 41,000+ vehicles per day, in an affluent trade area with average household incomes above $150,000 within three miles — and where geography physically limits new restaurant competition. Two major independent sushi competitors nearby have closed, strengthening this restaurant's position as the area's quality leader. THE TEAM & TRANSITION A staff of nine is in place, including three sushi chefs and servers with tenures of up to seven years. The seller is committed to a smooth handoff and will provide training and transition support, including recipes, premium supplier relationships (fish sourced from Japan), and day-to-day operating systems. An Arizona Series 12 restaurant liquor license is in place. Sushi experience is a plus but not required for a buyer who retains the existing team. THE OPPORTUNITY Current ownership has built the fundamentals while leaving clear upside: real marketing for the first time, catering and private events, delivery platform expansion, and extended hours. A buyer who simply continues current operations acquires a growing, verifiable six-figure earnings stream; a buyer who invests in growth inherits a proven concept with room to run. Serious inquiries only. Contact the broker to execute a confidentiality agreement and receive the full confidential business summary, including financial statements, lease documents, and equipment list. Proof of financial capability may be requested. The business name and exact location are withheld to protect the seller, staff, and ongoing operations. The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers (ADRE #LC688931000), an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Phoenix. All listing and financial information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence.