About FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks Franchise
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks is a quick service Asian food franchise that has been offering franchise opportunities since 2016.
The brand operates through compact kiosk formats, serving freshly prepared Asian cuisine including sushi, stir fry, noodles, and other popular dishes in high traffic retail and commercial locations.
The franchise fee varies by format, starting at $3,750 for a Traditional Kiosk, $1,000 for a Reduced Operating Hours Kiosk, and $500 for a Satellite Kiosk.
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $3,750 for a Traditional Kiosk; $1,000 for a Reduced Operating Hours Kiosk and $500 for a Satellite Kiosk | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% to 15% of Gross Revenues or Wholesale Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $100 - $200 per month (for Point of Sale promotion and materials) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $27,533 – $75,755 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $28K–$76K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% to 15% of Gross Revenues or Wholesale Gross Revenues) and marketing fee ($100 - $200 per month (for Point of Sale promotion and materials)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Background Investigation/Credit Check Fee (Note 4) | $0 | $600 |
| Franchise Fee (Note 8) | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Certification Program Fee (Note 3) | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| Estimated Expenses While Attending Our Certification Program (Note 3) | $940 | $3,175 |
| Kiosk placement, additional inventory and services expenses (Note 10) | $0 | $0 |
| Equipment and Small Wares (Note 6) | $4,500 | $8,000 |
| Opening Food Inventory (Note 12) | $6,000 | $10,500 |
| Licenses & Permits (Note 11) | $500 | $2,200 |
| Possible TB Testing and Drug Testing (Note 5) | $0 | $500 |
| Insurance (Note 9) | $500 | $5,000 |
| Food Manager/Handler Exam and Certificate (Note 7) | $275 | $1,100 |
| Signage | $500 | $2,000 |
| Uniforms | $268 | $780 |
| Operations Manual Loan Deposit (Note 13) | $300 | $300 |
| Professional Advisor (Note 14) | $0 | $5,000 |
| Grand Opening OR Initial Marketing Materials (Note 15) | $500 | $1,850 |
| Additional Funds (initial 3 month period) (Note 16) | $5,000 | $25,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $1,500 per Kiosk |
| Renewal Fee | $3,750 for a Traditional Kiosk Location; $500 for a Satellite Kiosk Location; $1,000 for a Reduced Operating Hours Kiosk Location |
| Technology Fee | Up to $100 per month, currently $22 per month per Kiosk |
| Audit Fee | Varies |
| Background Investigation/Credit Check Fee | Up to $300 per Person |
| Additional Informational Program Fee | Varies (incidental costs) |
| Consultation Services Fee | $750/day plus incidental expenses |
| Cancellation Fee | $3,750 per Kiosk |
| Missed Session Fee | $250 per person, per session day |
| Indemnification | Unknown |
| Insurance | $500 - $5,000 (annually) |
| Lab Testing | Varies. Up to $500 per item tested. |
| Labeling | Varies |
| Interest on late payments | 1.5% per month (or the highest rate allowed by the state where you are located, whichever is higher) on overdue amounts. |
| New Product/Supplier Evaluation Fee | $500, plus our costs for the evaluation |
| Standards Administration Fee | Up to $500 per default/complaint |
| Damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable Attorneys’ Fees we incur on your breach of the Franchise Agreement | Varies |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Owner Certification Program: 5 days; Kiosk Certification Program: 3 days |
| Classroom Training | Owner Certification Program: 7 hours; Kiosk Certification Program: 0 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | Owner Certification Program: 43 hours; Kiosk Certification Program: 30 hours |
| Training Location | North Carolina training facility (“Fuji-NC Facility”), California training facility (“Fuji-CA Facility”), on-site at your Kiosk or at another designated site. |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may require Designated Owners and/or Kiosk Managers to attend additional informational programs to stay updated on Products and Services, quality control, and preparation techniques. Franchisees are responsible for program fees and incidental costs (travel, lodging, meals, wages). |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | Franchisees are granted a franchise to operate a FujiSan Kiosk at a specific location identified on a Location Addendum. No minimum territory is granted, and franchisees have no marketing or customer exclusivity. The franchisor and its affiliates reserve the right to locate and operate other FujiSan Kiosks or competitive businesses anywhere, including near the franchisee's location, and are not restricted from selling competitive products. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | one additional 5 year term |
| Renewal Fee | $3,750 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must not be in default, have the Kiosk in compliance with current standards, maintain location occupancy, meet qualification and certification requirements, provide 60-150 days' written notice with the renewal fee, be current on all financial obligations, and sign the then-current franchise agreement, addenda, and a General Release. |
| Transfer Fee | $1,500 per Kiosk |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferees must be of good moral character, credit history, and business qualifications, complete the Initial Certification Program, and sign the franchisor's current franchise and ancillary agreements, including a personal guarantee. The franchisee must be current on all money obligations, pay the transfer fee (unless waived for transfer to a controlled business entity), obtain franchisor's written consent for security interests, sign a general release, comply with non-compete provisions, and obtain Premises Host consent if required. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate the agreement with no opportunity to cure for reasons such as interference with franchisor contracts, failure to complete certification or open the Kiosk on time, material misrepresentation in the application, felony conviction, unauthorized use of trade secrets, abandonment of the Kiosk, unauthorized transfer, understatement of reported amounts (5% or more), bankruptcy, misuse of Marks, or failure to pass criminal background/physical testing. For other defaults, the franchisee has 5 days to cure monetary/product/supplier defaults and 30 days for other curable defaults. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination or non-renewal |
| Non-Compete Details | For 2 years after termination or non-renewal, the franchisee, its affiliates, shareholders, managers, members, partners, directors, trustees, owners, and family members cannot operate a competing business within a 5-mile radius in a 'major city', a 10-mile radius in a 'metropolitan area', or a 15-mile radius in a 'rural area'. These restrictions apply if the fulfillment of duties in a similar business would inherently require disclosure/use of Operations Manual or Trade Secrets. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Designated Owner must participate in the daily Kiosk operation and directly supervise the Kiosk. If there are multiple Kiosks, a Kiosk Manager must be identified and supervised by the Designated Owner. The Designated Owner must hold at least a 51% ownership interest in the franchisee entity, unless an exception is granted. All Designated Owners and selected chefs must complete the initial certification program. |
| Required Suppliers | Yes, the franchisor can require you to buy products and services from them, their affiliates, or designated suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor is currently the only approved supplier for core products including rice, vinegar, pre-packaged food products and condiments, seafood products, branded items, labels, sauces and sushi trays. Franchisees must purchase a tablet, stylus pen and label printer from the franchisor for product orders and label printing. Franchisees must also purchase tablet technology support services from a designated vendor. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $35,785,489 (22.5% of total revenues) for fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor may offer open account financing for Products and Services, with payment generally due within 30 days. They may also extend credit for certain initial expenses like opening inventory, small wares/equipment, licenses and permits, and certification program fees. Payments are deducted from the franchisee's share of Gross Revenues or Wholesale Gross Revenues. Financing terms vary, but typically range from 1 to 8 months. A personal guaranty is required, and interest accrues on past due amounts at 1.5% per month or the highest legal rate. |
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks Franchise Earnings — Item 19
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks System Growth
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks currently operates 538 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84 | 48 | 377 |
| 2020 | 112 | 16 | 473 |
| 2021 | 89 | 24 | 538 |
Transfers: 352 | Closures: 86
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by Baker Tilly US, LLP for year ending December 31st.
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