International Food CreationsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A International Food Creations franchise requires a total initial investment of $25K – $121K, including a $5K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $25K – $121K
- 1st pct Food Retail
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 1st pct Food Retail
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 76
- 2nd pct Food Retail
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Food Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Food Retail 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
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $25K – $121K including a $5K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 44/100.
- Auditor 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
- Legal entity
- INTERNATIONAL FOOD CREATIONS, LLC
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 2390 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 803, Torrance, CA 90501
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Franchisees operate food preparation or quick-service restaurant concepts under the International Food Creations brand, likely involving fresh food assembly, international cuisine, or prepared meal offerings. Day-to-day operations include food prep, customer service, inventory management, and compliance with brand standards across a small, undifferentiated territory.
- CEO
- Michael Yoshino
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 16
FDD Item 7 · 2025 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 2025 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
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $6K – $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $5K – $5K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- between 8% and 13% of Gross Sales
- Ad fund
- -n/d
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology fee | $100 |
| Transfer fee | $1K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Food Retail averages
How International Food Creations Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 76
- Opened
- 15
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 2
- Turnover rate
- 2.6%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +14.1%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +78.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 15
- Closed (3yr)
- 2
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 6
- 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.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Lack of financial transparency, unprotected territories, and modest growth create meaningful uncertainty around unit profitability and competitive positioning.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $30,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
No audited financials on file⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 44 / 100 rating
- 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
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 3 years |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 2 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Oregon |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 34 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 112 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- Site selection
- joint
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
42 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
International Food Creations · FDD (2025) 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 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 76 total units in the United States, including 6 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 15 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 A-grade franchise with a risk score of 44 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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