International Food Creations Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
International Food Creations is a foodservice franchise operating sushi and Asian food counters inside supermarkets and other venues. Franchisees run the in-store counters, managing fresh prep, food safety, and sales.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A International Food Creations franchise requires a total initial investment of $25K – $121K, including a $5K franchise fee. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: D (Below average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $25K – $121K
- 1st pct Food Retail
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 106
- 9th pct Food Retail
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Food Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Food Retail avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $25K – $121K including a $5K franchise fee.
- RETURNSFranchisor makes no financial performance representations in Item 19 (no Item 19 disclosure of unit-level sales or earnings).
- RISKVerdict D (Below average), verdict score 34/100 (higher is better).
- FLAGAuditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- International Food Creations, LLC
- CEO title
- President and Chief Executive Officer
- Michael Yoshino
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- HQ
- 2390 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 803, Torrance, CA 90501
- Auditor
- Windes, Inc.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $4.6M
- vs $7.2M prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2026
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
- CEO
- Michael Yoshino
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 17
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 91% below the typical food retail franchise.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 5–7
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $5K | $5K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $6K | $25K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $15K | $91K |
| Total initial investment | $25K | $121K |
Source: International Food Creations 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
- $25K – $121K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $6K – $25K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $5K – $5K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- Typically 8% of Gross Sales retained by franchisor, but m…
- Ad fund
- No franchisor-sponsored ad fund currently; local advertis…
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $100 |
| Training fee | $1K |
| Transfer fee | $1K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Inventory (initial) | $8K – $24K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
International Food Creations did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one International Food Creations unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
51%
Within the 30–60% "attractive franchise" band
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2026 FDD
Financial Performance
Franchisor makes no financial performance representations in Item 19 (no Item 19 disclosure of unit-level sales or earnings).
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 8.0% (near the Food Retail average).
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Operator retention
System expanding at 65.6% CAGR over 3 years across 106 units — operators are staying and new ones are joining.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Food Retail averages
How International Food Creations Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 106
- Opened
- 37
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 7
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 6.6%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (3-yr)
- +65.6%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- +65.6%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 37
- Closed (3yr)
- 7
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 8
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Projected new
- 30
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Transfer rate
- 2.4%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
- Ceased ops
- 4.9%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 14 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.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- California
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- North Dakota
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
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.
What could kill this investment?
The auditor flagged going-concern doubt (Item 21) — the single biggest risk here.
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Lack of financial transparency, unprotected territories, and modest growth create meaningful uncertainty around unit profitability and competitive positioning.
Litigation (Item 3)
Dec 29, 2025 Consent Order with the Maryland Attorney General's Securities Division resolving allegations of selling a franchise without registering under Maryland franchise law; franchisor agreed to return the initial franchise fee, offer rescission, and pay a $5,000 civil penalty.
Largest disclosed settlement: $5,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Windes, Inc.⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 34 / 100 verdict
- 01MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosed in FDD — impossible to validate ROI claims or break-even timeline
- 02MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk; multiple franchisees could operate in same area
- 03MINORHigh royalty ceiling (13%) combined with wide investment range ($25K-$121K) suggests inconsistent unit economics
- 04MINORSmall franchise fee ($5,000) relative to investment range signals potential hidden costs or unclear cost structure
- 05MEDOnly 76 units with modest 14.1% YoY growth — below typical QSR expansion rates; limited peer benchmarking available
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 8.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 3 years |
| Territory type | none |
| Protected territory | No |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 5 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 90 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 17 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 5 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Oregon |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Dec 29, 2025 Consent Order with the Maryland Attorney General's Securities Division resolving allegations of selling a franchise without registering under Maryland franchise law; franchisor agreed to return the initial franchise fee, offer rescission, and pay a $5,000 civil penalty.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 20 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 56 hrs
- Training location
- Franchisor's corporate headquarters and/or a company-operated food service counter, or another location designated by the franchisor
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Site selection
- both
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Samsung Tablet System (Galaxy Tab E or A) with dongle and printer
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Samsung Tablet System (Galaxy Tab E or A) with dongle and printer
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
64 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
International Food Creations · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a International Food Creations franchise?
The total investment to open a International Food Creations franchise ranges from $25K – $121K, with an initial franchise fee of $5K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do International Food Creations franchise owners earn?
International Food Creations 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 Item 19 in the International Food Creations FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the International Food Creations FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is International Food Creations's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for International Food Creations (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 International Food Creations franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, International Food Creations has 106 total units in the United States, including 106 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 37 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is International Food Creations a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates International Food Creations as a D-grade franchise with a verdict score of 34 out of 100 (higher is better), 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.