GBC Food Services

GBC Food Services, LLC, operating widely under the brand Yummi Sushi, embarked on its journey on May 17, 2011, as a Texas Limited Liability Company. Founded by the entrepreneurial duo Thein and Katie Aung, the company was born from a vision to supply fresh, high-quality sushi and other Asian-inspired cuisine to a broad market. Thein Aung, with a background in business management and marketing from the University of North Carolina, focused on building a strong organizational culture rooted in efficiency, professionalism, and strong customer relations. His partner, Katie Aung, a published research scientist with a degree in Chemistry, brought to the table a rigorous approach to food safety, instituting stringent safe-handling procedures and product testing that would become a cornerstone of the company's operations. Together, they created a formidable partnership, aiming to foster growth not just for their company, but for their clients, partners, and employees as well.

From its headquarters in Farmers Branch, and later Richardson, Texas, GBC Food Services began its expansion by partnering with a diverse range of establishments including upscale supermarkets, hotels, corporate cafeterias, and university campuses. The core of their business model was to provide highly trained and experienced chefs who would prepare delicious Japanese dishes on-site daily. Using exquisitely seasoned rice, crisp vegetables, and the freshest available seafood, these chefs would craft a variety of sushi and other items, professionally displayed in convenient ready-to-go containers. This commitment to quality and convenience quickly set them apart. The company also developed a franchise model, offering opportunities for independent operators to run Yummi Sushi kiosks, providing them with comprehensive training, operational manuals, and a system designed for mutual success. This 'win-win-win' philosophy, benefiting the company, its franchisees, and the end customers, has been a driving force behind their continued growth and success in the competitive food service industry.