Is Tonchin a good franchise to buy?

Whether Tonchin is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Tonchin

Tonchin Hospitality, LLC grants franchises for the operation of retail stores specializing in Japanese ramen foods under the 'TONCHIN' marks. Franchisees operate quick-service restaurants offering authentic Japanese ramen dishes, with comprehensive support including site approval, training programs, operations manuals, and ongoing guidance. The target market includes ramen enthusiasts and diners in high-visibility, high-traffic urban locations seeking premium Japanese cuisine.

$1396K–$2703K

Investment

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

N/A

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$1,396,000 – $2,703,000

Low: $1,396,000High: $2,703,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

2% Advertising Fund Contribution (weekly on Gross Revenue); royalties mentioned but rate unspecified; insurance ongoing (initial 3 months $5,000-$7,000)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Tonchin Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Tonchin Current	$1.4M – $2.7M	N/A	N/A	0
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	538
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.

Franchisee Contacts

3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Tonchin franchise ranges from $1,396,000 to $2,703,000.

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