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Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience
 

Asian inspired quick service restaurants located in major mall food courts, street fronts, strip centers, airports, universities, hospitals, theme parks, supermarkets and other similar high traffic settings. Healthy, nutritious and delicious meals, prepared fast and fresh before your eyes. Cooked in water, not oil. - Original light or in our signature sauce - Traditional Asian.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1986

Franchising Since:

  1987

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:126 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:126 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:8 6% In 11 States
Canada:105 78.4% In 7 Canadian Provinces
International:21 15.7% In 21 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:134 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. British Columbia5
2. Ontario80
3. Quebec14

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$300K
Cash Investment:$50-100K
Total Investment:$230-330K
Average Total Investment:$280K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:3%

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   400-1,800

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

   Power Ctrs, airports, universities and colleges

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   Yes

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:40
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Company Headquarters3-4 Days
2. Store9-10 Days
3. During your Grand Opening1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:0
Asian-American:80%
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:8-10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5-10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   25
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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