Ace Sushi (Non-Traditional)
Ace Sushi Franchise Corporation offers franchises for operating sushi bars in non-traditional host venues such as university or college campuses and hospitals, where franchisees can run a main sushi bar or deliver products to satellite locations from a central kitchen. The business focuses on providing fresh, healthy, high-quality raw and cooked sushi, Asian fusion foods, and optional hot foods or fresh juices for eat-and-go or carry-out consumption at competitive prices. The model relies on agreements between the franchisor's affiliate and venue owners, targeting students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors seeking quick, convenient meals.
Franchise Costs
Typically 8%-15% compensation to Ace (of chef/invoice price) + 2.88% admin fee + 2% marketing fund + fixed monthly fees incl. $145/mo label machine, $50/mo dashboard, $100/mo website, $50-$500/mo equipment rental, $25-$100/mo customer insights, and insurance ~$33-$342/mo.
Financial Performance
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How Ace Sushi (Non-Traditional) Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Fast Casual (ranked #1 of 107)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ace Sushi (Non-Traditional) Current | $18K – $128K | $15K | N/A | 97 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
Franchisee Contacts
643 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One small claims lawsuit by a former franchisee alleging breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, and nonpayment of refund after franchise closure; settled via mediation.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Ace Sushi (Non-Traditional) franchise ranges from $18,275 to $127,650. This includes a franchise fee of $15,000.
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