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Sticks’n’Sushi has just released its annual report, revealing strong growth. Revenue reached DKK 856 million, a notable increase from the previous year. At the same time, Sticks’n’Sushi continues its international expansion and will soon open in Scotland.

Andreas Karlsson, CEO of Sticks’n’Sushi, said:

“I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made. Our results show that we’re able to continuously balance our investments in the restaurants while opening new locations, all while maintaining strong operations.”

Although net profit fell from DKK 22 million to DKK 16 million, Karlsson views it as the result of strategic, long-term investments:

“The drop in profit is due to ongoing investments – primarily in international markets and full renovations of restaurants in Denmark.”

And the growth journey is far from over:

“The plan is to open more restaurants and enter new markets – but at a pace that ensures we never lose sight of our core values,” he recently told Børsen.

Andreas Karlsson, CEO, Sticks’n’Sushi

Sticks’n’Sushi is set to open its first Scottish locations in November, starting with Glasgow, followed by Edinburgh. This marks the chain’s entry into the Scottish market. Plans are already underway to enter another new market in 2026, though Sticks’n’Sushi has yet to reveal the location.

The story of Sticks’n’Sushi began in Copenhagen, where Thor Andersen and brothers Kim and Jens Rahbek Hansen opened the first restaurant on Nansensgade.

Today, Sticks’n’Sushi operates 30 restaurants: 12 in and around Copenhagen, 15 across England, and 3 in Berlin.

None of the original founders are involved in the company anymore. In 2024, the chain was acquired by the British investment firm McWin Capital Partners from Maj Invest, where the founders previously held a minor stake.

Sticks‘n’Sushi, London

McWin Capital Partners is a UK-based investment firm founded by Henry McGovern and Steven K. Winegar. The firm has a strong portfolio in the restaurant industry, including brands like Gail’s Bakery, Big Mamma, and L’Osteria.

On the partnership, Andreas Karlsson says:

“McWin is an owner that strongly supports our continued growth. My approach has always been to open one restaurant at a time, giving it the same attention and care as if it were our very first. McWin fully supports this approach. They place great importance on preserving our values and DNA.”

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