Mochinut
Mochinut Franchise, Inc. offers franchises for operating Mochinut Restaurants that specialize in mochi donuts—a unique fusion of Japanese mochi rice cakes and American-style doughnuts—Korean-style crispy corn dogs made with rice flour, beverages, and other related food products prepared according to proprietary recipes. The business model centers on licensing single-unit franchises that adhere to the company's system standards, methods, and specifications, with locations typically in strip shopping centers, malls, or free-standing units. It targets consumers seeking innovative, high-quality quick-service snacks in a competitive restaurant market.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + up to 1% marketing fund
Financial Performance
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How Mochinut Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mochinut Current | $234K – $486K | $35K | 5.0% | 146 |
| 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
+13 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Mochinut franchisees (2022 – 2023)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
188 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 |
188 Contacts Available
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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 Mochinut franchise ranges from $234,000 to $486,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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