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How YO! transformed
its operations in just
six weeks

YO! modernised its iconic conveyor belt experience with digital ordering, unlocking huge operational gains, customer insights, and a 10% boost in throughput.

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Business Type

Fast casual

Products

Order Management System

95%

of transactions now have customer & basket-level data

95%

orders
placed digitally

10%

increase in
throughput

Background

YO! Sushi, renowned for its iconic conveyor belt dining experience, has been a staple in the UK’s fast-casual dining scene since the 1990s. Embracing technological advancements, YO! was an early adopter of digital ordering systems.​

Challenges

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 posed significant challenges for YO!, requiring rapid transformation to ensure safety and operational efficiency.

The brand sought to modernise its operations, aiming for a fully integrated digital ecosystem that could streamline processes and enhance the customer experience.​

Solution

Collaborating with Vita Mojo, YO! implemented a comprehensive digital transformation:​

  • Mobile Order & Pay: Enabled contactless dining experiences across all restaurants.​
  • Click & Collect and Self-Serve Kiosks: Facilitated to-go orders, catering to diverse customer preferences.​
  • Integrated EPOS and Kitchen Display Screens: Consolidated direct and third-party orders (e.g., Deliveroo) into a single view, ensuring accurate and timely fulfilment.​
  • Tech Stack Integrations: Seamlessly connected with platforms like Yumpingo, Fourth stock management, Toggle, and Adyen, creating a unified operational system.​

This overhaul not only streamlined operations but also provided YO! with valuable customer insights, including frequency of visits, feedback, and basket-level sales data across all ordering channels.​

Throughout our partnership with Vita Mojo, they have continually taken the time and made the effort to understand who we are as a business. We are thrilled that this process has led us to our fantastic new concept, combining the very best of belt and digital ordering technology to reinforce YO! as a market-leading brand
for the future.
Emma Deabill,
Managing Director, YO! Sushi

Results

The partnership yielded significant improvements:​

  • 95% of transactions now include customer and basket-level data, offering unprecedented insights into purchasing behaviours.​
  • 95% of orders are placed digitally, reflecting successful adoption of the new systems.​
  • 10% increase in throughput, enhancing operational efficiency.​

Labour reduction equivalent to one full-time employee per location, achieved through the adoption of Vita Mojo’s kitchen display screens.​

Enhanced menu transparency, supporting diversification into non-sushi items and preventing unexpected charges for customers.​

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