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title: "Is This the Reel Life or is This Some Sashimi? Rock N’ Roll Sushi Opens the Show in Port St. Lucie"
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category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
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published: 2025-04-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:00:11.822Z
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# Is This the Reel Life or is This Some Sashimi? Rock N’ Roll Sushi Opens the Show in Port St. Lucie

**TL;DR:** Rock N' Roll Sushi has opened its 74th location in Port St. Lucie, Florida, owned by brothers Nick and Vinny Gannascoli. This marks the 15th Florida location for the chain, which was founded in 2010 by Lance and Gerri Mach Hallmark in Mobile, Alabama.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-04-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250407_is_this_the_reel_life_or_is_this_some_sashimi_rock_n_roll_sushi_opens_the_s.html).*

## Story

Owned by brothers Nick and Vinny Gannascoli, this marks their second Rock N’ Roll Sushi location and adds to the growing fanbase as the 15th Florida location and 74th systemwide. With a menu that is a highway to sushi heaven and a vibe that’s all about rock & roll, this sushi joint just plain rocks.

The grand celebration kicks off with VIP events on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. The doors open to the public on Monday, April 7, so whether someone is a longtime fan or a first-timer, they’ll be saying “Nothing Else Matters…” except sushi.

The house is a-rockin,’ so please come a-knockin’ during the opening week with these great deals and money-savers for new fans:

- Monday – 20% off appetizers

- Tuesday – 20% off all hibachi items

- Wednesday – 20% off any classic or headliner roll

- Thursday – free VIP roll on the next visit

**Offers are valid for dine-in only and excludes the appetizer sampler.*

“This isn’t your average sushi spot,” said Nick Gannascoli. “We’re bringing a full-throttle experience – big flavors, a high-energy atmosphere and a soundtrack that’ll have you ‘rockin’ around the clock.”

**Sushi That Hits Like a Power Ballad**

Rock N’ Roll Sushi turns up the volume with fresh sushi, hibachi, ramen and a backstage pass to music history. Signature rolls like the VIP Roll, Punk Rock Roll and Electric Roll steal the spotlight, alongside sashimi, rockin’ appetizers and an array of beer, wine and sake. With a “Cool, Calm, & Collected” atmosphere and a playlist built for headbanging, it’s the only place to experience the rock you love and the rolls you love with the ones you love.

**Hours of Operation**

- Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

- Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife duo Lance and Gerri Mach Hallmark in Mobile, Alabama, Rock N’ Roll Sushi is the original American-style sushi restaurant founded on great food, true love and rock ‘n’ roll music. It’s the only theme-restaurant in the world where local and loyal fans can experience the rock they love and the rolls they love with the ones they love. The menu is broken down by Opening Acts, Classics, Green Room, Headliners (with Raw Tracks), Back Stage Hibachi, Kids Rock and After Party, with Rock N’ Roll Sushi’s greatest hits – like Crispy Wontons, Punk Rock Roll, VIP Roll and Hibachi – stealing the show.

From humble beginnings in a modest 1000-square-foot space tucked inside the Mobile Mall, Rock N’ Roll Sushi has rapidly expanded to encompass more than 70 locations across the Southeastern U.S. in just a decade.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- Rock N Roll Sushi (company)
- Port St. Lucie (location)
- Lance Hallmark (person)
- Gerri Mach Hallmark (person)
- Vinny Gannascoli (person)
- Nick Gannascoli (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250407_is_this_the_reel_life_or_is_this_some_sashimi_rock_n_roll_sushi_opens_the_s.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/801352e0-1566-4915-9165-0fbec2485967).