How much fish should you order for a sushi restaurant that seats about 50 people?

The only fish supplier that I know about in the Massachusetts area that handles fish for sushi is Agar Supply, located in Taunton. I'm sure there must be others, however. Agar's number is 800-669-6040, and there is a special line for Asian supplies, 800-877-2427. You might want to look at both of these Web pages: <a href="http://www.agarsupply.com/contact.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.agarsupply.com/contact.htm</a> <a href="http://www.agarsupply.com/restaurantsnewengland/japaneserestaurants.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.agarsupply.com/restaurantsnew...</a> Once you have a deal, or a tentative deal, with a wholesaler (which should be part of your business plan anyway), you may be able to get some advice from them about purchasing quantities. But let me give you a word of caution. I'm not in the sushi business at all, but I do know that sushi restaurants are super-sensitive to their wholesale costs. Sushi-grade fish is very expensive, and it is extremely perishable. If you have a ...  more