Let's talk about everything and anything in franchising!
Inspiring with experiences and information from the coal face of the people behind the day-to-day of franchises in action.
We unpack personal journeys in founding and leading franchises, but just as important, are the journeys of people who own and run one or multiple franchise locations.
From fitness, to coffee, to lawns and everything in between, franchising is a buffet of business niches.
And with that comes an even wider range of people and stories to talk to about what they do, and how they did it.
And from the people who support franchises in every kind of way.
Everyone has a story to tell, and you'll often be amazed when they tell it in this way!
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Let's talk about everything and anything in franchising!
Inspiring with experiences and information from the coal face of the people behind the day-to-day of franchises in action.
We unpack personal journeys in founding and leading franchises, but just as important, are the journeys of people who own and run one or multiple franchise locations.
From fitness, to coffee, to lawns and everything in between, franchising is a buffet of business niches.
And with that comes an even wider range of people and stories to talk to about what they do, and how they did it.
And from the people who support franchises in every kind of way.
Everyone has a story to tell, and you'll often be amazed when they tell it in this way!
Ep131 Stephen Anders, CEO, Sushi Sushi - Franchise Business Leader
Franchise Everything
35 minutes
2 weeks ago
Ep131 Stephen Anders, CEO, Sushi Sushi - Franchise Business Leader
Sushi Sushi is one of Australia’s most recognized food franchise brands, with over 25 years of heritage in delivering fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Stephen Anders, CEO of Sushi Sushi, shares his journey from global corporate leadership roles in finance, M&A, and marketing including time at Foster’s Group and Treasury Wine Estates to leading one of the country’s most successful QSR franchises.
Stephen reflects on his transition from the corporate world to franchising, the lessons learned through major global acquisitions, and how his early exposure to Japan shaped his appreciation for sushi culture and business innovation.
The conversation dives deep into Sushi Sushi’s post-COVID transformation, covering its renewed focus on technology-driven operations, multi-format retailing, customer loyalty programs, and franchise growth strategy. He also discusses the company’s evolving “RICE” values — respect, innovation, collaboration, and execution as a foundation for cultural and operational excellence.
0:00 Introduction
0:49 How Stephen Anders started in business
2:27 Why financial rigor is the common thread among franchise leaders
4:19 What corporate life was really like at Arthur Andersen
7:03 Stephen’s journey from strategy manager to global wine executive at Foster’s
9:32 How billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions actually come together
11:58 Working across Asia during the currency crisis and discovering Japan’s business culture
16:37 First impressions of franchising after years in global corporate roles
19:17 The moment Sushi Sushi came calling and why Stephen said yes
22:21 What it’s like stepping into a private equity–backed franchise business
24:50 Resetting Sushi Sushi’s strategy after COVID
29:12 Inside a day in the life of Sushi Sushi’s CEO and what Stephen focuses on most
32:58 Sushi Sushi’s sale process and how it impacts future expansion plans
34:43 What’s next for Sushi Sushi and its CEO over the next 3–5 years
35:23 Wrap up
Podcast Produced by: www.franchisebusinesshub.com.au
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Franchise Everything
Let's talk about everything and anything in franchising!
Inspiring with experiences and information from the coal face of the people behind the day-to-day of franchises in action.
We unpack personal journeys in founding and leading franchises, but just as important, are the journeys of people who own and run one or multiple franchise locations.
From fitness, to coffee, to lawns and everything in between, franchising is a buffet of business niches.
And with that comes an even wider range of people and stories to talk to about what they do, and how they did it.
And from the people who support franchises in every kind of way.
Everyone has a story to tell, and you'll often be amazed when they tell it in this way!
