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Genji Sushi Bars
Genji Sushi Bars franchises enable operators to run sushi bars and optional satellite sushi bars within third-party retail locations like supermarkets, grocery stores, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias, offering pre-packaged and made-to-order sushi, Japanese foods, soups, rice bowls, noodle bowls, vegetable bowls, and related items. The business model relies on franchisor-negotiated vendor agreements with retail operators, where franchisees prepare products on-site, adhere to system standards, and share gross sales after retail commissions and royalties. The target market includes urban and suburban shoppers seeking fresh, convenient Japanese prepared foods in high-traffic retail environments.
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Franchise Costs
Effectively 45% of Gross Sales (royalty + retail commission) + up to 1% brand fund + $190/mo data fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Imagine slipping into high-traffic supermarkets and grocery stores with a sushi bar that taps into the crave for fresh Japanese eats—Genji Sushi Bars has exploded onto the scene. Yet behind the growth hides a fee structure that could swallow margins whole, and a glaring absence in earnings disclosure leaves investors guessing. What does this rapid rise really signal for your wallet?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $42,170-$133,500 for a standard sushi bar, including the $4,500 franchise fee, equipment around $20K-$60K, and initial inventory. Ongoing fees crush: 45% of gross sales effectively (royalty plus retail commissions), plus 1% brand fund and $190/month data fee—far above typical food franchises' 5-8% royalties. With no Item 19, we lack median revenues or profits, forcing reliance on unverified claims; this opacity matters hugely in a model where franchisees prep on-site in third-party spots, sharing sales after host cuts.
System metrics scream expansion: franchising since 2022, locations jumped from 13 in 2023 to 37 in 2024 (+185%), backed by 188 corporate units showing parent commitment. But newness means unproven resilience—no termination or transfer data yet to gauge stability. For risk-tolerant operators eyeing low-entry urban/suburban retail niches, the cheap startup tempts, but those 45% outflows demand sky-high volumes to breakeven—proceed with eyes wide open.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Genji Sushi Bars Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 95% of Fast Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Genji Sushi Bars Current | $42K – $134K | $5K | 45.0% | 37 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| LITTLE CAESARS | $377K – $1.8M | $20K | 6.0% | 3,788 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
Fast Food Average 132 franchises | $602K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 132 Fast Food 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
+2 more states
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37 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Genji Sushi Bars franchise ranges from $42,170 to $133,500. This includes a franchise fee of $4,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 45.0% of gross sales.
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