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

Simplify's Rating
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 Denver Congress Park in January 2025, proving expansion still continues.
  • The locations page updated September 15, 2025 lists nine operating markets and two coming-soon units.
  • SRG’s sustainability story stayed central through March 2026, sustaining consumer differentiation and PR value.

What critics are saying

  • SRG filed bankruptcy in May 2020, proving the model breaks under traffic shocks.
  • Bamboo Sushi’s Bend and Kirkland openings demand capital while existing restaurants fund operations.
  • Premium sustainable seafood loses pricing power fast; a margin squeeze can kill SRG.

What makes Sustainable Restaurant Group unique

  • Bamboo Sushi was the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in 2008.
  • SRG ties sourcing to MSC, ASC, Seafood Watch, and 1% For The Planet.
  • Sortis keeps Bamboo Sushi, QuickFish, and other brands under one operating platform.

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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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