ACE SUSHI vs Frios gourmet pops
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both ACE SUSHI and Frios gourmet pops are full-service restaurants franchises. ACE SUSHI requires an investment of $18K – $128K while Frios gourmet pops requires $72K – $91K. FranchiseVerdict rates ACE SUSHI A (Strongest tier) and Frios gourmet pops A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | ACE SUSHI | Frios gourmet pops |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | AStrongest tierStrongest tier | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $18K – $128K | $72K – $91K |
| Franchise Fee | $6K | $38K |
| Royalty Rate | Commission/compensation model rather than a royalty: "Compensation to Ace ... Varies. Typically 8% - 15% of chef or invoice price per unit." Franchisee Commissions and Ace's compensation are calculated as a percentage (typically 55-70%) of pre-established chef prices per unit sold. The Host Venue retains typically 15%-30% of Gross Sushi Sales. | Flat weekly fee ranging from $125 to $875 based on the number of territories and weeks in operation |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | Limited data |
| Total Units | 123 | 109 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2005 | 2018 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$18K – $128K
$72K – $91K
Franchise Fee
$6K
$38K
Royalty Rate
Commission/compensation model rather than a royalty: "Compensation to Ace ... Varies. Typically 8% - 15% of chef or invoice price per unit." Franchisee Commissions and Ace's compensation are calculated as a percentage (typically 55-70%) of pre-established chef prices per unit sold. The Host Venue retains typically 15%-30% of Gross Sushi Sales.
Flat weekly fee ranging from $125 to $875 based on the number of territories and weeks in operation
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
123
109
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2018
FDD Year
2026
2025