2011 |
Special Hybrid Sushi Program introduced
AFC Corp.'s 25th year anniversary
Over 3,300 sushi bars in 50 states and Canada; Expanding
to Australia
|
2010 |
Hybrid Concept Sushi introduced |
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 "AFC Franchise Corp" 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 |
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 |
