KBM-USA
KBM-USA Co., Ltd. offers subfranchise opportunities for the right to grant unit franchises for Warabimochi Kamakura shops featuring Japanese sweets and beverages, including traditional Kamakura Warabimochi made fresh on-site with high-quality honwarabi powder. The business model involves subfranchisors signing a Master Franchise Agreement to develop specified territories in the United States by issuing subfranchises according to a development schedule. The target market includes consumers interested in authentic Japanese desserts and potential subfranchisees seeking to expand this specialty retail concept.
Franchise Costs
40% of (i) the initial franchise fees collected from subfranchisees and (ii) royalty fees collected from subfranchisees based on Gross Sales of their Franchised Shops; no ad fund or fixed monthly fees.
Financial Performance
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How KBM-USA Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Desserts & Ice Cream (ranked #2 of 28)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KBM-USA Current | $89K – $227K | $69K | 40.0% | 0 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $165K – $425K | $40K | 6.0% | 296 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $327K – $657K | $36K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.
Franchisee Contacts
1 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)
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 KBM-USA franchise ranges from $88,890 to $226,899. This includes a franchise fee of $69,398. Ongoing royalty fees are 40.0% of gross sales.
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