About Anu Sushi

Sushi with purpose. Built to last.

A certified minority-owned company, founded in 2018, building a sushi brand that creates opportunity beyond the meal.

Fresh tuna and avocado rolls on a bamboo board
Our story

Opportunity beyond the meal

Anu Sushi was founded in 2018 by refugee entrepreneurs with a simple but ambitious goal: to build a sushi brand that creates opportunity beyond the meal — for the independent operators who run it and the communities it supports.

Anu Sushi is a certified minority-owned franchisor. We develop the brand, recipes, standards, and food-safety systems that our independent franchisees use to prepare and deliver thoughtfully prepared sushi for retail and foodservice clients. From sourcing standards to food-safety protocols, we give our franchisees the tools to do the work well, every time.

From the beginning, Anu was also designed as a social enterprise. A portion of our business supports long-term programs to help children build more stable futures through education, nutrition and care. This commitment is built into how we operate — not treated as an add-on.

California rolls on a bamboo board with chopsticks
Vegetable rolls with ginger and wasabi on a white plate
A fresh idea in sushi

What makes Anu Sushi different?

Anu Sushi takes a disciplined approach to food — one that values quality, consistency, and accountability at every step. Our franchisees deliver thoughtfully prepared sushi backed by the clear standards and reliable systems Anu provides.

At the same time, we operate as a social enterprise, directing a portion of our work toward long-term programs that support children and communities with dignity and continuity.

The result is a business built to serve partners well — and to create impact that lasts.

Built to serve. With purpose.

Ownership

Anu Sushi is a certified minority-owned business, founded in 2018 and led by its owners since day one.

Bawi Lian, Founder and CEO of Anu Sushi
Bawi LianFounder and CEO
National Minority Supplier Development Council certifiedMichigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Supporting the network

Anu Sushi supports a network of independent franchise owners serving retail and foodservice clients. Behind the brand is a small team covering the work franchisees rely on:

  • Operations and franchisee support
  • Food safety and compliance
  • Training and onboarding
  • Business development
  • Social impact programs

Our commitment is simple: equip our franchisees to succeed, stand behind the Anu brand, and support the communities our model serves.

Want to partner with Anu Sushi?

Tell us a little about your location or program, and our team will be in touch.