About Us – Hissho Sushi

Founding Hissho Sushi

In 1989, Hissho Sushi founder Philip Maung arrived in America with little money and a dream of making a new life. He found his calling in the emerging supermarket sushi industry and spent years learning every facet of the sushi business.

In 1998, Philip and his wife Kristina pooled their finances to form Hissho Sushi and founded the company in the family dining room. The company began providing fresh sushi daily to supermarkets and cafés.

Today, Hissho Sushi is a dynamic food-service and distribution company managing and operating more than 2,500+ sushi bars across the U.S.

As our company continues to expand, we remain more committed than ever to exceeding our customers’ expectations and providing the highest quality sushi.

what makes us different

The Values We Live By

Made Fresh Daily

Every roll is crafted daily using high-quality, made fresh daily ingredients.

Chef Crafted Recipes

Our sushi chefs bring skill, creativity, and tradition to every menu item.

100% Responsibly Sourced Sushi

We are committed to sourcing seafood with
sustainability in mind.

Conveniently Available

We make it easy to enjoy premium sushi by offering it where you shop, work, and travel.

Innovative Flavors

Our menus blend classic sushi traditions with bold, modern tastes that surprise and delight.

Community Focus

We supports local communities through partnerships and giving back initiatives.

Our Leadership

Matt Wilken

President & Chief Executive Officer

Spending nearly 20 years advising major brands, President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Wilken’s experience and expertise has helped accelerate Hissho’s business strategy and improve profitability for the company and its business partners.

Favorite Roll

Dazzling Dragon Roll

Joey Pruitt

Chief Financial Officer

Joey brings a wealth of experience from his time at Krispy Kreme, where he served as U.S. CFO and Chief Accounting Officer, and at Snyder’s-Lance, where his leadership and cultural impact left a lasting mark. At Hissho, Joey plays a key role in strengthening our financial foundation while leading our accounting, finance, and analytics functions. His expertise, vision, and collaborative approach drive meaningful results and position Hissho for long-term success.

Favorite Roll

Krispy Krab Roll

Brian Kiel

Chief Operating Officer

Brian Kiel, Hissho’s Chief Operating Officer, is a results-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience and expertise in multi-unit management, brand development and growth and franchise operations.

Favorite Roll

Spicy California Roll

Lauren Kraemer

SVP Strategic Growth & Marketing

Since joining Hissho in 2017, Lauren’s passion for our people has evolved from one-on-one trainings with our franchisees to directing development and strategy for our products and concepts.

Favorite Roll

Sushicado with Brown Rice

Rupesh Modi

SVP Food Safety & Compliance

With over 15 years of experience in the field of Food Safety and Compliance, Rupesh brings hands-on experience in Retail Food Safety, FDA Food Code, FSMA compliance, and global supply chain compliance. He ensures that our customers can trust the safety and quality of our products and we remain a trusted leader in the industry.

Favorite Roll

Crunchy Tofu Roll

Soe Kyi

VP Operations

Soe Kyi, VP Operations, has over 20 years of experience in multi-unit management in the food industry space. Soe works to actualize the ideas of those looking to begin their small business dreams.

Favorite Roll

Cruncy Shrimp Roll

May Vang

Chief Accounting Officer

Spending over 13 years in the franchise industry, May brings a wide range of skills in accounting, finance, and leadership. She is responsible for ensuring Hissho’s integrity of internal and external financial reporting, along with corporate regulatory compliance.

Favorite Roll

Rainbow Roll