Maji CurryFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A MAJI CURRY franchise requires a total initial investment of $386K – $773K, including a $30K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 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 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $386K – $773K
- 26th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 7th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 0
- 0th 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
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $386K – $773K including a $30K 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 60/100.
- 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
- SUNPARK USA, INC.
- Parent company
- Sunpark Co., Ltd.
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 21241 S. Western Ave., Suite 150, Torrance, California 90501
- Auditor
- SCHILD & CO., INC.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- vs $0 prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2024
- Status as of 2024; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Overview
About
Maji Curry franchisees operate South Asian curry restaurants serving casual-dining or quick-service curry dishes. Daily operations include food preparation, inventory management, point-of-sale transactions, staff supervision, and brand-standard compliance across a protected territory. The model appears designed for single-unit or multi-unit operators managing restaurant labor and food costs.
- CEO
- Ken Takagi
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 0
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 11 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $30K | $30K | |
| Travel and living expenses while attending Initial Trainingnot refundable | $10K | $12K | |
| Grand opening advertising and promotionnot refundable | $2K | $2K | |
| Real property lease deposits, construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements and decorating costs - net of landlord contribution | $260K | $610K | |
| Equipment, fixtures and other fixed assetsnot refundable | $62K | $80K | |
| Opening inventory and supplies | $5K | $10K | |
| Interior/exterior signs and graphicsnot refundable | $3K | $6K | |
| Professional fees - legal and accountingnot refundable | $2K | $3K | |
| Business insurance | $1K | $2K | |
| Miscellaneous opening costs | $3K | $4K | |
| Additional funds - 3 months | $9K | $15K | |
| Total initial investment | $386K | $773K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $386K – $773K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $9K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $20K – $30K
- 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 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| 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 Maji Curry Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 0
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- Multi-unit owners
- 4.5%
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 5 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
Maji Curry presents elevated risk due to zero operating franchisees, missing financial performance data, and an untested business model with substantial capital requirements and no growth evidence.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · SCHILD & CO., INC.⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 rating
- 01MINORZero franchised units operating despite franchise model existing — indicates failed system launch or complete unit failure
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation on $385,500–$773,000 investment
- 03MINORHigh initial investment range ($385,500–$773,000) combined with 5% royalty lacks performance benchmarking to justify cost
- 04MINORUnknown unit growth trajectory creates inability to assess system viability and scalability
- 05MINORFranchise fee ($30,000) may be artificially low relative to total investment, suggesting misleading cost structure
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 |
| Territory type | Radius or geographical area |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | 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 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 100 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 220 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- POS system
- Aloha POS
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Aloha POS
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
5 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
MAJI CURRY · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a MAJI CURRY franchise?
The total investment to open a MAJI CURRY franchise ranges from $386K – $773K, with an initial franchise fee of $30K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do MAJI CURRY franchise owners earn?
MAJI CURRY 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 MAJI CURRY's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for MAJI CURRY (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.
Is MAJI CURRY a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates MAJI CURRY as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 60 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.