Sushi Avenue

Item 7 lays out the upfront commitment with a flat $20,000 franchise fee, but ongoing obligations bite deeper: 25% royalty on sales paid to the franchisor, plus 1.5% brand/ad fund, $100 monthly admin/web fee, $125 monthly administrative fee, and $250-$900 monthly product liability insurance. No rent, utilities, or build-out since host stores cover that, shifting the model to pure commission after deductions—frustratingly, Item 19 stays silent on earnings, leaving would-be owners without validated revenue or profit snapshots. At 214 franchised locations alongside 109 corporate ones, total units hit 323, with 110 new units projected, this brand's aggressive expansion from its 2023 franchising launch screams momentum, but the high royalty could erode margins in a competitive grocery sushi niche.

Growth metrics paint Sushi Avenue as a hot newcomer: franchising just since 2023 from Eagan, MN, yet boasting over 200 franchise spots shows real traction in casual dining. No Item 19 disclosure amps the risk—without average unit volumes or EBITDA hints, you're flying semi-blind on profitability, especially with layered monthly fees adding $475-$1,125 before insurance variability. For risk-tolerant operators eyeing low-barrier entry into food retail, the no-real-estate model shines, but crunch the host store deals and shopper demand yourself; this one's built for volume chasers, not margin purists.