Hissho Sushi, a U.S. chain which distributes sushi and other Asian-inspired products to over 2,500 American retailers, has relocated its headquarters and primary distribution center from North Carolina to York County, South Carolina.
Hissho President Matt Wilken said that the relocation is a “major milestone in Hissho Sushi’s growth story.”
The company said in a release that it will make a USD 5 million (EUR 4.4 million) investment in the relocation, creating 146 new jobs in the process. The new Hissho facility will serve as both the company’s headquarters and its new franchisee training center, as well as its central hub for nationwide distribution.
The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project and has awarded USD 150,000 (EUR 132,000) in a Set-Aside grant to York County for the development of new roads.
South Carolina government officials warmly praised the announcement.
"We celebrate the 146 new jobs Hissho Sushi is bringing to our state and look forward to the positive impact this investment will have in York County and beyond in the years ahead," Governor Henry McMaster said.
South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III called the move a “testament to South Carolina’s thriving business climate and food distribution industry.”
“Hissho Sushi’s decision to relocate its headquarters to York County is a meaningful win for our community. This investment brings quality jobs to our residents and highlights the advantages our region offers for companies looking to build and thrive," York County Council Vice Chairman Tom Audette said. "We’re proud to welcome Hissho Sushi to York County as they begin this next chapter.”
