FujiSan Asian Bar KioskFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk franchise requires a total initial investment of $4K – $104K, including a $4K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $4K – $104K
- 0th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 7th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 773
- 48th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Full-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $4K – $104K including a $4K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 58/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Fujisan Franchising Corp.
- CEO title
- President
- Farrell Hirsch
- CEO experience
- 2016 yrs
- Years in role or industry
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 14420 Bloomfield Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Auditor
- Baker Tilly US, LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $252.5M
- vs $290.6M prior year
- Management churn noted
- Frequent turnover
- Item 2 disclosed frequent executive changes
Overview
About
FujiSan franchisees operate quick-service Asian food kiosks, typically in high-foot-traffic venues (malls, food courts, events), preparing and serving items like sushi, noodles, and Asian bowls. Daily operations include food prep, customer service, inventory management, and cleaning, with minimal staffing given the kiosk format.
- CEO
- Farrell Hirsch
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2016
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 46
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $4K | $4K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $0 | $100K |
| Total initial investment | $4K | $104K |
Source: FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $4K – $104K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- N/A
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $500 – $4K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $51 |
| Training fee | $5K |
| Transfer fee | $2K |
| Renewal fee | $4K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 773
- Opened
- 56
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 25
- Turnover rate
- 3.2%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +4.2%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +12.4%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 173
- Transfer rate
- 22.4%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
- Continuity rate
- 104.2%
- Units that stayed open
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 45 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
FujiSan presents meaningful caution risk: no disclosed financials prevent ROI validation, stagnant growth suggests market exhaustion, litigation history indicates franchisee disputes, and unprotected territory creates direct competition exposure—making this suitable only for highly risk-tolerant investors willing to operate on limited data.
Litigation (Item 3)
Assurance of Discontinuance with Washington Attorney General (October 18, 2019) regarding discontinuation of 'no-poach' language in franchise agreements. Ya Ming Aung and Terrance Taylor v. Fujisan Franchising Corporation and Rogeih Meshreki (Case No. CL220000693-00, Virginia, filed October 14, 2022) - dismissed May 21, 2024. Claims included breach of contract, failure to remit monies, failure to provide product, removal of equipment, and misrepresentation with $150,000 in compensatory damages sought.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Baker Tilly US, LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 58 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents realistic ROI assessment on $3,250–$104,055 investment range
- 02MINORSlow unit growth (4.2% YoY) with 773 units suggests market saturation or franchisee churn in mature system
- 03MINORWide investment spread ($3,250–$104,055) indicates highly variable unit economics; kiosk model likely commoditized with thin margins
- 04MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk from other franchisees and company-owned units
- 05HIGHRecent litigation (2022 lawsuit dismissed May 2024) alleging breach of contract and misrepresentation signals franchisee disputes
- 06MINOR2019 'no-poach' violation requiring state discontinuance order demonstrates prior regulatory compliance issues
- 07MINORShort 3-year term limits operator ability to recoup investment and build equity
- 08HIGHGoing Concern = False raises questions about franchisor's financial stability and long-term viability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 3 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 15 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Los Angeles County, California |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 2 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Assurance of Discontinuance with Washington Attorney General (October 18, 2019) regarding discontinuation of 'no-poach' language in franchise agreements. Ya Ming Aung and Terrance Taylor v. Fujisan Franchising Corporation and Rogeih Meshreki (Case No. CL220000693-00, Virginia, filed October 14, 2022) - dismissed May 21, 2024. Claims included breach of contract, failure to remit monies, failure to provide product, removal of equipment, and misrepresentation with $150,000 in compensatory damages sought.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 28 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 58 hrs
- Training location
- North Carolina and California training facilities, online, or on-site
- Field support
- 16 hrs/yr
- On-site visits per year
- Time to open
- 1 mo
- From signing to launch
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
740 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk franchise?
The total investment to open a FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk franchise ranges from $4K – $104K, with an initial franchise fee of $4K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk franchise owners earn?
FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk has 773 total units in the United States, including 688 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 56 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosk as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 58 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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