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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.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + up to 1% marketing + up to $250/mo POS/Info Systems Fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Unlock financial performance dataHow Mochinut Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mochinut Current | $234K – $459K | $35K | 5.0% | 132 |
| 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 | 8.0% | 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 133 franchises | $598K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 133 Fast Food 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
+16 more states
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115 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily disputes related to unregistered franchise sales, breach of contract, and violations of franchise investment laws. Some cases involved allegations of misrepresentation and unfair business practices, with some resulting in settlements and others pending.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently 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.