FusabowlFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Fusabowl franchise requires a total initial investment of $304K – $627K, including a $40K franchise fee and an ongoing 3.0% royalty[2]. The 2023 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 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $304K – $627K
- 18th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- 1st pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 7
- 17th 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 $304K – $627K including a $40K franchise fee, 3.0% 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 59/100.
- 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
- FUSABOWL FRANCHISING LLC
- Incorporated in
- NY
- HQ
- 17 Allen Street, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10002
- Auditor
- Wei Wei & Co., LLP
- Audited financials
Overview
About
Fusabowl franchisees operate fast-casual bowl/poke restaurants, focusing on food preparation, customer service, inventory management, and local marketing. Daily operations include staffing, food safety compliance, supplier coordination, and point-of-sale management in what appears to be a quick-service restaurant format.
- CEO
- Yang (Jason) Lin
- Headquarters
- NY
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $40K | $40K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $90K | $150K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $174K | $437K |
| Total initial investment | $304K | $627K |
Source: Fusabowl 2023 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
- $304K – $627K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $90K – $150K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 5.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $1 |
| Training fee | $10K |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $20K |
| Total fee load | 5.0% 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 Fusabowl Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 7
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 7
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 14.3%
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 7
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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
Fusabowl presents high financial risk due to going concern status, micro-scale system, undisclosed unit economics, and lack of territorial protection.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation is required to be disclosed in Item 3
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Wei Wei & Co., LLP
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 59 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status indicates financial instability at franchisor level
- 02MEDOnly 7 units system-wide suggests minimal scale, weak brand recognition, and limited support infrastructure
- 03MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation and suggests poor unit economics
- 04MINORTerritory not protected creates direct competition risk between franchisees and cannibalizes sales
- 05MINORWide investment range ($303K–$627K) indicates inconsistent site costs and unpredictable startup expenses
- 06MINORUnknown unit growth trajectory raises questions about system viability and franchisee retention
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 | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory radius | 0.5 mi |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New York |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed in Item 3
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 9 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 112 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and at franchisor location
- POS system
- Computer and Point of Sale System
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Computer and Point of Sale System
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
1 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Fusabowl · FDD (2023) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Fusabowl franchise?
The total investment to open a Fusabowl franchise ranges from $304K – $627K, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Fusabowl franchise owners earn?
Fusabowl 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 Fusabowl's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Fusabowl (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 Fusabowl franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Fusabowl has 7 total units in the United States, including 7 franchised units and 7 company-owned units.
Is Fusabowl a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Fusabowl as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 59 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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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.