How many Kajiken franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, Kajiken has 3 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2021.

Is Kajiken a good franchise to buy?

Whether Kajiken is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Kajiken

Kajiken International, Inc. offers franchises to operate casual-dining Japanese restaurants specializing in a variety of ramen noodle dishes, bowls, appetizers, and other food, beverages, and related products under the Kajiken brand. Restaurants are typically 1,000 to 2,500 square feet and located in shopping centers or free-standing buildings, with options for single-unit franchises or area development agreements requiring a minimum of three units. The business targets consumers in the highly competitive casual-dining market, particularly those seeking Japanese-style cuisine like ramen, competing with other local, regional, and national chains.

Locations

$521K–$831K

Investment

Since 2021

Franchising

Food & BeverageSan Mateo, CAwww.kajiken.bizDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$520,500 – $830,600

Low: $520,500High: $830,600

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

4.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.75%

Item 6 of FDD

4% royalty + 0.75% marketing fund (currently not assessed). No fixed monthly fees.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Kajiken Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Kajiken Current	$521K – $831K	$50K	4.0%	3
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.7M – $3.1M	$15K	5.0%	3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $728K	$35K	6.0%	2,647
ARBY'S	$645K – $2.5M	$38K	4.0%	2,316
Fast Food Average 126 franchises	$594K – $1.5M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2IL

3MD

Franchisee Contacts

4 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Kajiken franchise ranges from $520,500 to $830,600. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.