About Marufuku Ramen Franchise
Marufuku Ramen is an authentic Japanese ramen restaurant franchise specializing in Hakata style Tonkotsu ramen, alongside a curated selection of Japanese dishes, beer, and sake.
The brand has been franchising since 2019 under EK Food Services Inc.
and offers area development agreements for operators interested in opening multiple locations within a defined region.
Marufuku Ramen Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.0M
Average Investment
$1.3M
Maximum Investment
$1.5M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Currently 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $1,029,000 – $1,540,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.0M–$1.5M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Currently 1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Training Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Lease Deposit, Lease, Utility Deposits | $50,000 | $75,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Architects and Design | $56,000 | $56,000 |
| Construction/Leasehold Improvements and Signage | $550,000 | $850,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $200,000 | $325,000 |
| Computer, POS and Security Equipment | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| Professional Fees | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies | $12,000 | $20,000 |
| Pre-Opening Labor | $20,000 | $40,000 |
| Insurance | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Training Expenses | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months (Working Capital) | $30,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 plus any costs or expenses we incur for the transfer |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Audit Fee | Actual cost of audit, including travel, lodging, wages and reasonable accounting and legal costs |
| Marketing Fund Contribution | Currently 1% of Gross Sales |
| Local Store Marketing Expenditures | None currently (can be required up to an amount we determine monthly) |
| Cooperative Contributions | Anticipated to be a maximum of one-half of your local store marketing requirements |
| Collection Costs and Expenses | Amount incurred |
| Convention Registration | Typically $500 - $1,500 |
| Customer Complaints | Our reasonable costs and expenses |
| Enforcement Expenses | Reasonable cost of our attorneys’ fees and expenses |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $250 and any bank fees incurred |
| Management Fee | 20% of Gross Sales |
| Off-Premises Programs | Currently, $0 (may charge fees and costs if established) |
| Quality Assurance Programs | Our out of pocket costs (typically $1,000 - $1,500) |
| Reimbursement of our Expenses | Amount we pay on your behalf |
| Relocation Fee | 35% of our then-current initial franchise fees |
| Securities Offering | $10,000 or such greater amount as necessary to reimburse us and our outside advisors for our expenses |
| Supplier Evaluation | Reasonable costs of evaluation (typically $1,000 - $1,500) |
| Taxes | Amount imposed on us |
| Training – Additional Programs | Reasonable tuition fees |
| Training – Additional Training Required | $300 per person per day and travel and living and other expenses |
| Training – On Site | $400 per representative per day and travel expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 30 to 45 days |
| Classroom Training | 54 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 466 hours |
| Training Location | Our office in South San Francisco, California (or at another site we choose) and Our Corporate Restaurant Locations |
| Additional Training | We may require you or your employees to attend and pass additional training programs at your expense. These additional training programs may include classroom training, web-based training and programs offered by third parties. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Territory |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Varies depending on location |
| Description | Typically, the Protected Territory will be set as a radius around the Premises. The perimeters of the Protected Territory may be described by specific street boundaries, county lines, state lines, municipal boundaries, railroad tracks, or other similar boundary descriptions. Factors that we will use in order to determine the Protected Territory include demographics, population density and number of households in the area, the growth profile of the populations within the area, the competitive environment in that market, and other factors that we will take into account. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years following the effective date of the Franchise Agreement |
| Renewal Term | one 5-year term |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Provide written notice of intent to renew; be in compliance with other agreements with us; demonstrate right to remain in possession of the Premises; agree to renovate the Restaurant; meet our standards for new franchisees; sign renewal franchise agreement, sign general release and pay $10,000 renewal franchise fee. The renewal franchise agreement may contain terms that are materially different from your expiring Franchise Agreement, such as different fee requirements, but will not include an initial franchise fee. |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 plus any costs or expenses we incur for the transfer |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee qualified; accrued fees paid; no default exists; sales price reasonable; transferee signs new agreement; training arranged and transfer training fee paid; transferee agrees to upgrade and remodel the Restaurant; you sign release and pay transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | You have five days to cure non-payment of fees or non-submission of reports and 30 days to cure other defaults. Non-curable defaults include insolvency, bankruptcy; failure to complete training; failure to timely identify a site and open the Restaurant; abandonment; loss of possession of the Premises; default on material indebtedness; commission of felony; threat to public safety; unapproved transfers; operating a Competing Business; disclosure of trade secrets; filing false reports; repeated defaults even if cured; default of any other agreements between you or your affiliates and us or our affiliates; and others. |
| Non-Compete Period | two (2) years following the expiration, transfer or termination of this Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | No diverting customers to a Competing Business and no involvement in a “Competing Business” defined as restaurant business: (1) that has Japanese noodles or specialty broth as a primary menu item (i.e., sales of Japanese noodles or specialty broth comprise at least 20% of sales or that offers any individual menu item that comprises at least 20% of sales at Marufuku Ramen restaurants; or (2) whose method of operation or trade dress is similar to that employed in the System. Following termination, this restriction applies within three miles of the Premises or any other Marufuku Ramen restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must designate one of your owners as your Operating Principal who will be the person with whom we communicate and who will have the authority to bind you with respect to all financial, operational and legal matters related to the Restaurant and the Franchise Agreement. You must designate a replacement within 30 days after your Operating Principal leaves his or her position. If you or your affiliates own or control more than three Marufuku Ramen restaurant and your Operating Principal devotes less than full time to supervising the operation of the restaurants, you must designate and retain an individual to serve as your Multi-Unit Manager who will devote full time and best efforts to supervising the operation of your Marufuku Ramen Restaurants. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase your food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies, equipment, furnishings, smallwares, merchandise, promotional items, information technology services, credit card processing services, and other products and services that you purchase for operation of or sale in the Restaurant in accordance with our specifications and quality standards and, if applicable, only from suppliers we have designated or approved (which may include us or our affiliates). |
| Supply Restrictions | Currently, we receive a rebate of 7.5% on certain logo’ed and trademarked products that franchisees purchase from approved suppliers. In our last fiscal year, we received approximately $141,385 in rebates from suppliers based upon franchisee purchases. Our affiliates did not receive any rebates or payments from approved suppliers on account of franchisee purchases or leases of required and approved items from those suppliers. As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, neither we nor any of our affiliates is an approved supplier for products or services that are sold to Marufuku Ramen restaurants. However, we reserve the right to designate ourselves an approved supplier, or as the only approved supplier, for particular products and services in the future. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Currently, we receive a rebate of 7.5% on certain logo’ed and trademarked products that franchisees purchase from approved suppliers. In our last fiscal year, we received approximately $141,385 in rebates from suppliers based upon franchisee purchases. Our affiliates did not receive any rebates or payments from approved suppliers on account of franchisee purchases or leases of required and approved items from those suppliers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees. We will not guarantee your promissory note, lease, or other obligation. |
Marufuku Ramen Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$2.4M
Median Revenue
$2.4M
Revenue Range
$2.0M – $2.7M
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Marufuku Ramen Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMarufuku Ramen has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Marufuku Ramen System Growth
Total Units
9
Franchised
3
Company-Owned
6
Marufuku Ramen currently operates 3 franchised locations and 6 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, NY, HI, ND, IL, RI, IN, SD, MD, VA, MI, WA, MN, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$830K
Net Income
$310K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Audited by Albert & Associates Certified Public Accountant for year ending December 31st.
Marufuku Ramen Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Marufuku Ramen franchise ranges from $1,029,000 to $1,540,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Marufuku Ramen charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Currently 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Marufuku Ramen Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Marufuku Ramen to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Marufuku Ramen franchise owners report average revenue of $2.4M and median revenue of $2.4M. This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Marufuku Ramen has been franchising since 2019. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,029,000-$1,540,000, a 5% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $1,029,000 to $1,540,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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