Mochinut
Mochinut franchises operate restaurants specializing in mochi donuts, a unique fusion of Japanese mochi rice cakes and American-style doughnuts, along with Korean-style crispy corn dogs made with rice flour, beverages, and other related food products. Franchisees follow the franchisor's proprietary system, recipes, standards, and formats in small leased spaces of 500-1,500 square feet typically in shopping centers, malls, or freestanding units. The business targets consumers seeking innovative, quick-service Asian-fusion snacks and desserts in competitive food service markets.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + up to 1% marketing + up to $250/mo POS fee (currently not assessed)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Mochinut Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mochinut Current | $234K – $459K | $35K | 5.0% | 133 |
| 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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+13 more states
Franchisee Contacts
111 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 |
111 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily disputes alleging violations of state franchise investment laws due to unregistered franchise sales and failure to provide disclosure documents, including claims for rescission, breach of contract, misrepresentation, and unfair practices; franchisor counterclaims for breach, unpaid fees, and IP misuse in some cases. Several settled, others ongoing, in mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
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 Mochinut franchise ranges from $233,500 to $459,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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