Sustainable Restaurant Group

Sustainable Restaurant Group

Sustainable restaurant group with transparent sourcing

Overview

Sustainable Restaurant Group runs a portfolio of hospitality brands focused on sustainability, including Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish, generating revenue from restaurant operations. It uses a transparent, validated supply chain and certifications to ensure sustainable seafood and sourcing, and it even offers a Carbon Calculator to measure and offset the footprint of menu items. The group differentiates itself through its multi-brand approach, certification credibility, and explicit commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Its goal is to provide premium dining that aligns with customers’ values and to expand sustainable dining across its brands.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Sustainable Restaurant Group

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Why Sustainable Restaurant Group is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Bamboo Sushi opened Bend in June 2026, adding proof of active expansion.
  • Arizona’s Queen Creek lease, announced March 2026, extends SRG into a new growth market.
  • SRG’s 2025 investor-backed expansion plan targeted ten new locations, supporting hiring and promotion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • SRG filed Chapter 11 in May 2020, proving its model breaks under demand shocks.
  • WhatNow reported no Queen Creek opening date in September 2026, signaling execution risk.
  • If Bamboo Sushi stalls, SRG loses its only widely recognized brand and collapses operationally.

What makes Sustainable Restaurant Group unique

  • Bamboo Sushi still markets certified sustainable sushi, keeping SRG’s sourcing story distinct in 2026.
  • Queen Creek and Bend openings show Bamboo Sushi’s brand travels beyond Portland’s core market.
  • SRG combines premium dining with sustainability credentials, unlike commodity sushi chains.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Bain Capital
Mar 10th, 2025
SRG Receives Investment from Bain Capital

Sustainable Restaurant Group (SRG), operator of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish, received a strategic investment from Bain Capital Double Impact and Kitchen Fund to support expansion into new markets. SRG, known for its commitment to sustainability, plans to open 10+ locations in the next two years. Bain Capital Double Impact aims to enhance SRG's growth and environmental impact, while Kitchen Fund brings expertise in scaling restaurant brands.

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