For neighborhood favorites scaling their own way.

Yama Sushi Marketplace started as a fish counter, and with Square, has expanded on their roots to sell so much more.

Sells over 4,000 retail products

Grew from a team of 5 to 128 in 5 years

Hosts community events

Offers online ordering and catering

Cut inventory counts from 3 days to 3 hours

See how Yama Sushi

Retail

Square KDS

Faire

Marketing

From taking and fulfilling sushi orders to ringing up retail items, Square has enabled the Kohnos to efficiently manage all 6 of their revenue streams — all while expanding the business and growing their team.

“We retired the cash register and brought in Square from day one. When we took it over, we had 5 employees and today we have 128. The company has grown a lot in the last five years.”

Scott Kohno, co-owner Yama Sushi Marketplace

Square Register

Online ordering

ChowNow

Uber Eats

Square allows Yama Sushi to accept all major payment types quickly and securely. Listing their menu on platforms like Uber Eats has given customers even more ways to order and enjoy.

“On Friday nights, we're so busy we have a line out the door, so we added a third Square Register. Now the line moves faster and we can get more customers in and out — which speaks to Square's speed and accuracy.”

Scott Kohno, co-owner Yama Sushi Marketplace

Analytics

Square AI

Dashboard App

With robust analytics on desktop and Dashboard App, the Kohnos can review their sales and dive into reports — whether they’re in-store or on the go. Square AI provides sharp insights and a virtual assistant that answers questions about their data in real time.

“Our California roll is our most popular item. The biggest challenge is not running out by 7 PM on a Friday — we need to know how many to make. If we do run out, customers are furious. Reports help us avoid that situation.”

Scott Kohno, co-owner Yama Sushi Marketplace

Explore Yama Sushi’s Square setup

Hardware

Square Register

Square Terminal

Square Reader for contactless and chip

Sell

Retail

Online ordering

Square KDS

Staff

Grow

Operations

Partner integrations

About Yama Sushi Marketplace

Over 40 years ago, Yama Seafood began as a Southern California pickup spot for fresh fish. In 2020, the Kohnos stepped in and turned it into Yama Sushi Marketplace — a thriving modern marketplace with 4,000+ items (including sushi that still sells out fast).