January 2009 | Opened the first Kaiten Sushi location |
October 2008 | Opened the first commissary location in Korea |
October 2008 | Opened the first commissary location in Japan |
September 2007 | Opened the first commissary location in Guam |
January 2007 | 2,551 sushi bar in 45 states |
September 2006 | Open the first commissary location in Puerto Rico |
March 2006 | Opened the first Wal-Mart location |
October 2005 | Opened the first Steam Table location |
March 2005 | 1,900 sushi bar in 45 states |
January 2005 | Opened first Hot Bowl Concept location |
June 2004 | Started Brown Rice Sushi |
November 2003 | Installed our company’s information in a new transportation exhibition, “America on the Move” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History |
October 2003 | Opened the first military commissary location |
September 2003 | Started Roll N’ Wrap Concept |
January 2003 | Opened the first healthcare support services location |
December 2002 | Hanabi Sky Restaurant in Long Beach, California |
October 2002 | AFC introduces Traditional Unsweetened Green Tea |
September 2002 | AFC Headquarters and Distribution Center have expanded into a two story 40,000 square foot building. R&D Department and Marketing Department perform daily operations at this new facility. |
May 2002 | Hanabi Roll & Grill Restaurant in Long Beach, California |
April 2002 | Opened the first government location |
January 2002 | 1,700 sushi bar in 45 states |
December 2001 | Opened the first amusement park location |
November 2001 | Due to accelerating growth, AFC begins groundwork for a new corporate facility and warehouse adjacent to the existing headquarters. |
October 2001 | Developed and introduced several new sushi related products, Wasabi Sauce, Miso Dressing and the Flavors of the East Gift Set. Opened the first Sushi Bar in the Spots & Entertainment location |
September 2001 | AFC established a joint venture with Marui Wasabi Inc. to create wasabi products. Opened the first Business Services location |
August 2001 | AFC Corp’s 15th year anniversary |
June 2001 | AFC introduced “Southern Tsunami” as its new corporate brand |
December 2001 | 1,200 sushi bars |
November 2000 | Opened the first College & University location |
October 2000 | Sushi, hot noodle and grill bar at Majestic Star Casino in Gary, IN |
July 2000 | AFC’s first publication of “Element of Sushi” |
April 2000 | AFC Headquarters and Distribution Center relocates to Rancho Dominguez. CA |
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February 2000 | First Hot Noodle Bar opened in Wild Oats Market |
January 2000 | Partnered with our first Internet Grocer Company |
December 1999 | 750 Sushi Bars throughout 40 states and Canada |
February 1999 | AFC introduced Soba Tea for the first time in the United States |
April 1998 | 500 Sushi Bars throughout 37 States and Canada |
November 1997 | Developed “The Ultimate Sushi Kit” |
October 1997 | AFC Corp opened its first store in Canada |
August 1996 | AFC Corp’s 10 year anniversary |
June 1996 | 300 Sushi Bars throughout 30 states |
November 1995 | The new AFC Headquarters and Distribution Center are established in Compton, CA |
March 1995 | Developed and introduced AFC’s Sushi Related Products |
December 1994 | Opened the 150th Sushi Bar |
July 1991 | The first out-of-state Sushi Bar opened in San Antonio, TX |
June 1987 | The office and warehouse relocated to Long Beach, CA |
November 1986 | The first Sushi Bar opened in Marina Del Ray, CA |
