Boca Raton

Canadian Brand Planning Boca Raton Opening: Sushi Taxi

The brand is opening up U.S.-based franchise opportunities soon.

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BOCA RATON, FL – Sushi Taxi, a Quebec-based QSR brand, plans to open its first U.S. location this fall at 1928 NE 5th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33431, owner Rosanne Giguere told Business Debut in a phone interview.

Giguere said Sushi Taxi was founded in 2000 in Quebec and has grown to 30 locations there. She purchased the company in 2022 and has focused on preparing the brand for broader growth, Giguere told Business Debut. The Boca Raton restaurant will be a corporate location as the company learns the U.S. market.

What to Expect

The Boca Raton restaurant will operate as a fast casual concept with a focus on grab-and-go orders and delivery, Giguere told Business Debut. The space is about 1,000 square feet and will offer seating along with takeaway options.

Platters for groups are a core part of the concept, head of marketing Marie-Pierre Guignard shared with Business Debut in a phone interview. Guignard said the brand offers platters with 50 to 100 pieces that guests often bring to picnics, barbecues and gatherings.

Sushi Taxi’s menu centers on creative maki rolls, with combinations featuring salmon or tuna tartare, tempura shrimp, crab salad, sashimi, nigiri, hosomaki, gunkan, vegetarian rolls and fried maki, along with sushi pizzas and spring rolls.

Beyond sushi, diners can choose poke bowls, salmon or tuna tartare meals, General Tao chicken and large chef-selected platters designed for sharing.

The menu incorporates American fusion like fried rolls and hot honey sauce.

The company also runs a rotating monthly platter called Shogun, which features new seasonal recipes.

The Boca Raton location will offer grab-and-go sushi, beverages and platters that can be ordered in advance for group occasions.

Franchising

The brand intends to grow in the region via franchising. While the initial store will be managed corporately, Sushi Taxi will begin partnering with franchisees to accelerate growth.

You can learn more about franchising here.

Opening Timeline

Interior demolition at the Boca Raton space is scheduled to begin this week. She said the team is targeting a fall opening, with the exact date to be announced.

Giguere said Sushi Taxi is also planning a second Florida location for this fall, with details to be announced.