About Suki Hana Japan Franchise
Suki Hana Japan is a Japanese restaurant franchise offering an authentic dining experience built around sushi, hibachi, and other traditional Japanese cuisine.
The brand has been franchising since 2000, making it a well established name in the Asian dining franchise space.
Each location brings the flavors of Japan to local communities through a menu that balances classic dishes with contemporary presentations.
Suki Hana Japan Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$295K
Average Investment
$842K
Maximum Investment
$1.4M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of weekly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1% of weekly Gross Sales for regional/national advertising and production | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $295,000 – $1,388,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $295K–$1.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of weekly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 1% of weekly Gross Sales for regional/national advertising and production) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Real Estate | $45,000 | $480,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $100,000 | $450,000 |
| Equipment | $66,000 | $200,000 |
| Signs | $4,500 | $15,000 |
| Permits, Fees, Architectural Design & Plans, Deposits, uniforms, transparencies, and other Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $29,000 | $66,000 |
| Sublease Security Deposit and first month’s rent | $0 | $90,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $4,000 | $15,000 |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Advertising Expenses | $0 | $7,500 |
| Additional funds (3 Months) | $10,000 | $20,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Audit Fee | Actual cost of audit, plus interest on overdue amounts |
| Interest | 1.5% per month (18% per year) on overdue payments but not higher than the highest rate allowed by law |
| Additional Assistance | Actual costs incurred by us in providing assistance requested by you at your Franchised Business premises. |
| Offering Fee | Our reasonable costs to review offering materials ($2,000 minimum) |
| Sublease Security Deposit | Two month’s rent; however, if rent is paid late more than two times, the security deposit must be increased to three month’s rent |
| Sublease Payments | If you sublease the premises for your Franchised Business from us or an affiliate, all amounts required to be paid by us under the master lease |
| Late Opening Fee | $50 per day |
| Management Fee | $200 per day plus costs |
| Supplier Evaluation | Costs of testing and evaluating a supplier requested by you |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | minimum period of 120 hours |
| Classroom Training | 32 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 88 hours |
| Training Location | our training center in Coral Gables, Florida and in operating restaurants in South Florida |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may require franchisees and/or previously trained personnel to attend periodic refresher courses at designated locations, with franchisees responsible for all travel and living expenses. Additional training can be requested by the franchisee and provided at the franchisor's discretion, with the franchisee covering the costs of transportation, subsistence, lodging, and franchisor representative compensation. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | Franchises are granted for a specific location, and no exclusive or protected territory is provided under the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels controlled by the franchisor or its affiliates. Under an Area Development Agreement, a developer is granted the right to establish a minimum number of restaurants within a defined Development Area (e.g., state, city limits, zip codes, or county lines), excluding "Captive Markets" (e.g., military bases, schools, hospitals, airports). While no exclusive territory is granted, the franchisor will not establish or franchise other entities to operate restaurants using the System within the Development Area (excluding Captive Markets) during the Development Agreement term. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | additional 10 year terms |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Not be in default, have satisfactory inspections, give written notice, sign new Franchise Agreement which may be materially different from your original agreement, pay renewal fee, sign general release, upgrade restaurant |
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Full compliance; transferee qualifies; all amounts due are paid in full; completion of training; transfer fee paid; transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of the Franchise Agreement; you sign or deliver other required documents, including release |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor can terminate the Franchise Agreement if the franchisee defaults. Curable defaults include: 5 days notice for non-payment; 30 days notice for repeated defaults, failure to operate, failure to open, failure to complete training, failure to comply with laws, failure to comply with other terms, failure to pay others, default under lease/sublease, danger to public health, transfer without consent, loss of location. Non-curable defaults include: Bankruptcy, abandonment, misrepresentation, foreclosure, criminal misconduct, repeated failure to comply. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the agreement and for two (2) years immediately following its expiration, non-renewal, or termination, the franchisee (and its key personnel) may not directly or indirectly engage in any business that offers products or services that materially comprise or compete with the Suki Hana System within five (5) miles of any Suki Hana Restaurant. This includes direct and indirect competition, such as consulting. Ownership of up to 2% of a publicly traded competitive business for investment purposes is permitted, provided there is no management participation. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee (or its controlling shareholder or managing partner, if a legal entity) must personally participate in the direct operation of the Franchised Business, devoting a minimum of 40 hours per week. The restaurant must be managed by a person trained and approved by the franchisor in the System's methods and procedures, who must be physically present during operating hours. This manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, food preparation supervision, personnel supervision, and accounting procedures. The franchisor does not impose limitations on or approve the manager. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must comply with all standards and specifications for equipment, fixtures, furnishings, ingredients, signs, supplies, and food items. They must purchase uniforms and menu board food picture panels from an affiliated company, CGA, at its cost plus a reasonable allocation for administration. CGA is currently the only approved supplier for uniforms and menu board transparencies. Franchisees must also purchase computerized point of sale equipment and other computer hardware and software, dedicated telephone and power lines, modems, printers, and other computer-related accessories necessary to be on-line with the franchisor's computer system. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees may not install or use any equipment, fixtures, furnishings, ingredients, commodities, supplies, or other items, or perform any services that deviate from the franchisor's standards and specifications. Only food items and non-food products designated or approved by the franchisor may be sold. All labels, containers, paper, and plastic goods must meet franchisor specifications and bear proprietary marks in the prescribed form, color, and substance. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, CGA's revenues from the sale of uniforms, trays, menu board pictures, and miscellaneous supplies to Suki Hana franchisees were $17,152.75, which was less than 1% of its total revenues of $53,643,706.86. The franchisor also receives an advertising rebate from COCA COLA® based on system-wide purchases and may negotiate additional purchase arrangements with suppliers for the benefit of franchisees, potentially deriving revenue or other material consideration from these arrangements. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer financing directly or indirectly for any part of the initial investment. However, the franchisor or a related company may lease the restaurant premises and then assign or sublease them to the franchisee. The standard sublease form requires a personal guaranty if the franchised business operates through a legal entity. A default under the sublease constitutes a default under the Franchise Agreement, allowing repossession of the premises and termination of both agreements. To secure performance, the franchisee grants the franchisor a security interest in the franchise, equipment, fixtures, and improvements at the restaurant, requiring the execution of a standard Security Agreement and UCC-1 Financing Statement. |
Suki Hana Japan Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Suki Hana Japan does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Suki Hana Japan 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.
Suki Hana Japan Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSuki Hana Japan 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.
Suki Hana Japan System Growth
Total Units
24
Franchised
10
Company-Owned
14
Suki Hana Japan currently operates 10 franchised locations and 14 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | 24 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 5 states: CA, IL, MD, MI, VA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$527K
Net Income
$86K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Audited by Perez & Company Financial Auditors, LLC for year ending June 30.
Suki Hana Japan Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Suki Hana Japan franchise ranges from $295,000 to $1,388,500, 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.
Suki Hana Japan charges a royalty fee of 5% of weekly Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 1% of weekly Gross Sales for regional/national advertising and production contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Suki Hana Japan 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 Suki Hana Japan to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Suki Hana Japan does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Suki Hana Japan has been franchising since 2000. The FDD shows an investment range of $295,000-$1,388,500, a 5% of weekly Gross Sales royalty, and no 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 $295,000 to $1,388,500 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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