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GYU-KAKU
Gyu-Kaku offers franchises for Japanese-style yakiniku restaurants where customers grill their own assortment of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and desserts on state-of-the-art in-table charcoal roasters, paired with proprietary dipping sauces, marinades, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The business model centers on franchising owner-developed and operated full-service casual dining establishments in formats from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet, emphasizing efficient operations with minimal kitchen prep as customers act as their own chefs. The target market includes adults and families seeking interactive, high-quality Japanese barbecue dining experiences.
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Franchise Costs
4% to 5% royalty + 1.5% ad fund + up to $250/mo software support fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Full-Service Casual Dining franchises
- #2 largest franchise system in Full-Service Casual Dining
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GYU-KAKU Current | $2.3M – $2.6M | $50K | 4.0% | 28 |
| Twin Peaks | $2.3M – $6.9M | $50K | 5.0% | 70 |
| Rodizio Grill | $1.6M – $4.9M | $50K | 4.5% | 16 |
| Wild Eggs | $686K – $2.3M | $45K | 5.5% | 15 |
| Cowboy Jack's | $1.5M – $6.1M | $45K | N/A | 5 |
| Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao | $1.2M – $1.9M | $60K | 5.0% | N/A |
Full-Service Casual Dining Average 6 franchises | $1.6M – $4.1M | $50K | 4.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 6 Full-Service Casual Dining franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+1 more states
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29 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
29 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Jamgle Jam USA, Inc. (where Mr. Noda was CFO) filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on October 24, 2023, and the case was closed on March 28, 2024.
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 GYU-KAKU franchise ranges from $2,268,261 to $2,572,591. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.