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'''Rock-N-Roll Sushi''' is a sushi restaurant chain which first opened in Mobile's Bel-Air Mall in [[2010]]. It was founded by Ryan and Lance Hallmark with Annette Chastain. The restaurant has a rock and roll theme, with music-related decor and signature rolls, many of them deep fried, named for classic rock acts. | '''Rock-N-Roll Sushi''' is a sushi restaurant chain which first opened in Mobile's Bel-Air Mall in [[2010]]. | ||
It was founded by Ryan and Lance Hallmark with Annette Chastain. The restaurant has a rock and roll theme, with music-related decor and signature rolls, many of them deep fried, named for classic rock acts. | |||
The chain began franchising in [[2014]]. Former restaurant chain executive Chris Kramolis opened a franchise in Little Rock, Arkansas in [[2019]] and soon opened two more. His friend and former boss, [[Tropical Smoothie Cafe]] founder Eric Jenrich, acquired a controlling interest in Rock N' Roll Sushi and installed Kramolis as CEO. | |||
The chain currently has 62 locations in 9 states, with plans for as many as 250, focusing on multi-unit franchisees in larger markets. | |||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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* 4441 [[Creekside Avenue]] #133, [[Patton Creek Shopping Center]], [[Hoover]] | * 4441 [[Creekside Avenue]] #133, [[Patton Creek Shopping Center]], [[Hoover]] | ||
* 3431 [[Colonnade Parkway]], Suite 400, [[The Colonnade]], [[Birmingham]], opened [[2018]] | * 3431 [[Colonnade Parkway]], Suite 400, [[The Colonnade]], [[Birmingham]], opened [[2018]] | ||
* [[Weldon Martin Rubber building]], 420 [[Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard South]], opened [[2021]] | |||
* 2229 [[University Boulevard (Tuscaloosa)|University Boulevard]], [[Tuscaloosa]] | |||
* 323 19th Street West, [[Jasper]] | |||
* 1900 Market Platz Center Southwest, [[Cullman]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Swagler, Susan (December 2, 2011) "Rock n Roll Sushi in Trussville has clever decor and good sushi, but it's a little pricey." {{BN}} | * Swagler, Susan (December 2, 2011) "Rock n Roll Sushi in Trussville has clever decor and good sushi, but it's a little pricey." {{BN}} | ||
* Thorn, Bret (July 27, 2021) "[https://www.nrn.com/top-500-restaurants/rock-n-roll-sushi-ceo-chris-kramolis-credits-franchisees-chain-s-success-2020 Rock n Roll Sushi CEO Chris Kramolis credits franchisees with chain’s success in 2020]" ''Nation's Restaurant News'' | |||
* Mann, Joshua (September 3, 2021) "Rock N' Roll Sushi taking former Chronic Tacos spot in Southside." {{BBJ}} | |||
* Littman, Julie (May 8, 2023) "[https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/rock-n-roll-sushi-plans-to-grow-to-250-units-5-years/648964/ How Rock N’ Roll Sushi plans to grow from 62 to 250 units in 5 years]" ''Restaurant Dive'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Restaurant chains]] | [[Category:Restaurant chains]] | ||
[[Category:2010 establishments]] | |||
[[Category:Pinnacle at Tutwiler Farm]] | [[Category:Pinnacle at Tutwiler Farm]] | ||
[[Category:Weldon Martin Rubber building]] |
Latest revision as of 09:08, 10 May 2023
Rock-N-Roll Sushi is a sushi restaurant chain which first opened in Mobile's Bel-Air Mall in 2010.
It was founded by Ryan and Lance Hallmark with Annette Chastain. The restaurant has a rock and roll theme, with music-related decor and signature rolls, many of them deep fried, named for classic rock acts.
The chain began franchising in 2014. Former restaurant chain executive Chris Kramolis opened a franchise in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2019 and soon opened two more. His friend and former boss, Tropical Smoothie Cafe founder Eric Jenrich, acquired a controlling interest in Rock N' Roll Sushi and installed Kramolis as CEO.
The chain currently has 62 locations in 9 states, with plans for as many as 250, focusing on multi-unit franchisees in larger markets.
Locations
- 5078 Pinnacle Square, Pinnacle at Tutwiler Farm, Trussville, opened 2011 with Lu Duravong as head chef
- 4441 Creekside Avenue #133, Patton Creek Shopping Center, Hoover
- 3431 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 400, The Colonnade, Birmingham, opened 2018
- Weldon Martin Rubber building, 420 Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard South, opened 2021
- 2229 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa
- 323 19th Street West, Jasper
- 1900 Market Platz Center Southwest, Cullman
References
- Swagler, Susan (December 2, 2011) "Rock n Roll Sushi in Trussville has clever decor and good sushi, but it's a little pricey." The Birmingham News
- Thorn, Bret (July 27, 2021) "Rock n Roll Sushi CEO Chris Kramolis credits franchisees with chain’s success in 2020" Nation's Restaurant News
- Mann, Joshua (September 3, 2021) "Rock N' Roll Sushi taking former Chronic Tacos spot in Southside." Birmingham Business Journal
- Littman, Julie (May 8, 2023) "How Rock N’ Roll Sushi plans to grow from 62 to 250 units in 5 years" Restaurant Dive
External links
- Rock-N-Roll Sushi website